The purge continues!
I've been going through these old issues of WorkBasket magazine that I've collected for a few years now. The ones I have are dated between 1950-1957. I understand the publication actually began in 1935, but I've yet to run across any of the really old ones. If you don't know, these are mostly comprised of crochet and knitting patterns, some embroidery, a few recipes, gardening tips; "ideas for the bazaar, the home, gifts, sparetime money makers, all inexpensive--that find a ready sale." Back in the day, 15c was actually worth something!
And look how cute. Here's an illustrated how-to for making handkerchief aprons; from Volume 17 Number 4, January 1952. I've got to try this.
Oh how sad that they've been removed. I can't believe that there would be a huge audience for them. So glad that you featured them so that I saw them while I could. Thank you!
Posted by: Vee | January 24, 2013 at 12:27 PM
I have a whole box of the Work Basket magazines as well. They were given to me by my husbands mother. They are chalked full of interesting patterns and recipes and it's interesting to see the differences in the price of these books compared to patterns now days.
Posted by: Linda | January 24, 2013 at 11:35 PM
I agree, and possibly NO audience now. Such a shame really.
Posted by: vicki haninger | January 25, 2013 at 08:34 AM
I know, I'm regularly shocked by the price of home and craft magazines today, which can run as high as $15 in some cases. It boggles the mind.
Posted by: vicki haninger | January 25, 2013 at 08:41 AM
I am new to crochet but would love to see some of the easy patterns from those magazines. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carrie P. | January 25, 2013 at 01:02 PM
That is sad news! I so enjoyed the series and watched whenever I had some spare time. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
Posted by: Grandma Tillies Bakery | January 26, 2013 at 04:28 PM
I adore the old Work Basket Magazines! I have found one or two over the years, and when I do I really enjoy them.
Posted by: Mindy | January 26, 2013 at 09:20 PM
Yes - I remember my Mother and Grandmother getting the Workbasket. Enjoyed the handkerchief aprons - I'd love to see some more of the patterns. Maybe rotate the skills- etc, one time knotting, another a crochet, then an embroidery.... Anything you have time for.... Thank you. I'd venture to say there is a "market" for them still- although limited.
Posted by: Nancy | January 27, 2013 at 07:08 AM