Needlecraft Practical Journal

The Needlecraft Practical Journal is a British journal dedicated to the teaching of needlework, and of embroidery in particular. The journal was set up by the Manchester School of Embroidery and the British transfers and traced needlework manufacturer, Briggs & Co, Manchester. Needlecraft was re-named, Needlecraft Practical Journal in 1907, and came out on a monthly basis. In 1940 this was merged with The Needlewoman (by J&P Coats; started in 1922) and became known as Needlewoman and Needlecraft. This ‘new’ magazine ceased publication in 1965. The edition held by MoDA (No. 157) focuses on crochet edgings, corners and triangles and features a range of different patterns; these include 'pansy' and 'swastika' edging and corners, plus a 'Marjorie' knicker frill. Each design is illustrated in black and white, and there is small section at the black of needlework related to advertisements.