NORMA BENPORATH'S TATTING FOR EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS BOOK REVIEW

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This is the 1^st edition of Book 7.

TABLE OF CONTENTS, 1^st Edition

Introduction
How to Make the Stitches
Some Helpful Hints
(6)Handkerchief Edgings
(4)Curved Doily Edgings
Handkerchief Sachet(using one of the curved edgings)
Powder Puff Sachet(using one of the curved edgings)
Breakfast Set(narrow edging)
Afternoon Tea Napkin
Net Covers for Cakes and Cream Jug
Edging for a D'oyley
Rose Edging for a D'oyley
Oval Sandwich D'oyley(linen center)
Square D'oyley, Sq. Medallion(Linen Center)
Medallion Border for Lace D'oyley
Border for Table Mats
Edging, Medallion for Guest Towel
Table Centre with Insertion
Flower Edging
(2)Edgings for Table Centres
Border for Supper Cloth
Wide Insertion
Large Supper Cloth
Border and Insertion for Auto Tray Cloth
Round Medallion
Lingerie Medallion
Baby's Bonnet
Yoke for Nightdress

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This is the 2^nd edition revised of Book 7 and came stapled inside a plain white textured linen paper wrapper.

TABLE OF CONTENTS, 2^nd Edition

Introduction
How to Make the Stitches
Some Helpful Hints
(6)Handkerchief Edgings
Powder Puff Sachet
(4)Silk Edgings for Lingerie
Afternoon Tea Napkin
Net Covers for Cakes and Cream Jug
Scalloped Border for a D'oyley
Rose Edging for a D'oyley
Sandwich D'oyley
Border for Table Mats
Square D'oyley with Linen Center
Medallion Border for Lace D'oyley
Edging, Medallion for Guest Towel
Edging for Embroidered Linen
Attractive Oval Medallion
Table Centre with Insertion
Flower Edging
Border for Supper Cloth
Wide Insertion
Large Supper Cloth
Border and Insertion for Auto Tray Cloth
Baby's Bonnet
Square Lingerie Medallion
Three-cornered Medallion
Round Lingerie Medallion
Lingerie Medallion

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This is the 3^rd edition of Book 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS, 3^rd Edition

Introduction
How to Make the Stitches
(6)Handkerchief Edgings
(4)Silk Edgings for Lingerie
Border for Table Mats
Scalloped Border for a D'oyley
Edging for Small Table Mat or D'oyley
Sandwich Tray D'oyley
Border for a Table Centre
Cream Edging for a Table Centre
Scalloped Edging for Dressing Table Set
Border for Supper Cloth
Daisy Edging for a Guest Towel
Edging for a Baby Pillow
Powder Puff Case
Edging for a Baby's Bib
Scalloped Handkerchief Edging
Lingerie Edging, Medallions
Exquisite Square Border
Cream D'oyley for Colorful China
Table Centre with Insertion
Medallion Border for Lace D'oyley
Large Supper Cloth
Border, Insertion for Auto Tray Cloth
Round Lingerie Medallion
Three-cornered Medallion

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This is the 5^th edition of Book 7
It is exactly like the Semco #16 that I have

TABLE OF CONTENTS, 5^th Edition

Introduction
How to Make the Stitches
(6)Handkerchief Edgings
Daisy Edging for a Guest Towel
Two Medallions and an Edging
Heart Border for a Gift Doyley
Three Borders for Round Doyleys
Dainty Lace Doyley
Small Lace Mat
Unique Design for a Sandwich Doyley
Dainty Lace Doyley
Cream Doyley for Colourful China
Border for a Table Centre
Two-Color Edging for Embroideries
Many Mats in One Design
Cream Edging for a Table Centre
Border and Insertion for Auto Tray Cloth
Scalloped Border for a Supper Cloth
Border and Corners for Bridge or Supper Cloths
Border for Supper Cloth

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This is the 5^th edition of Book 7 from New Zealand
It is NOT exactly like the Semco #16 that I have - but close

TABLE OF CONTENTS, 5^th Edition

Introduction
How to Make the Stitches
(6)Handkerchief Edgings
Daisy Edging for a Guest Towel
Two Medallions and an Edging
Exquisite Square Doyley(w/ linen center)
Heart Border for a Gift Doyley
Three Borders for Round Doyleys
Dainty Lace Doyley
Small Lace Mat
Unique Design for a Sandwich Doyley
Dainty Lace Doyley
Cream Doyley for Colourful China
Border for a Table Centre
Two-Color Edging for Embroideries
Many Mats in One Design
Cream Edging for a Table Centre
Border and Insertion for Auto Tray Cloth
Scalloped Border for a Supper Cloth
Border and Corners for Bridge or Supper Cloths
Border for Supper Cloth

Title: Tatting for Beginners and Experts
Author/Designer: Norma Benporath
Format/Publication Date: TPB:1940
Publisher: SEMCO, Black Rock, Australia
Page Count: 32
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 8" x 5 1/2"
ISBN: None

SUMMARY- The 2^nd edition says it's revised, and 3^rd edition is different from 2^nd edition. 5^th edition is differs from the first three editions - so I'm guessing the 4^th edition will as well - I'll have to find it to find out. Mrs. Benporath was a very talented and prolific designer who published primarily in magazines and newspapers in Australia. Her only book and the SEMCO publications are highly sought after. Like Myrtle Hamilton, her life spanned a century that saw two World Wars, a pandemic(Spanish flu), the advent of nuclear power, television, faster cars - faster everything - medical miracles like vaccination, planes, satellites and a trip to the moon. Can you imagine? Both ladies kept an old and unique needleart alive and in use when very few people were turning their hand to it. Mrs. Benporath's patterns are beautiful and lasting tributes to the traditional art, and well worth seeking out.

I've now added the 1st edition to this review, with the attendant Table of Contents. Several of these were gifts from a friend who lives in Australia - thank you so much.