This delightful 1956 vintage booklet, Coats & Clark’s Hostess’s Book (Book No. 325), presents the popular mid-century idea of “Hostess Sets” — matching crocheted or tatted place mats and aprons designed to dress up the table for entertaining.

The 16-page booklet features 10 charming designs, including:

• Tulip Time (S-900) — crocheted tulips on green linen
• Rose Bouquet (S-901) — Irish crochet rose motifs on pink organdy
• Coral Reef (S-902) — easy cluster-and-space design
• Tatted Filigree (S-903) — tatted square motifs
• Whirligig (S-904) — circular motifs on white organdy
• Daisy Fair (S-905) — cheerful daisy motifs
• Bright Butterflies (S-906) — colorful butterfly appliqués
• American Beauty (S-907) — Irish crochet roses with lacy leaves
• Star of Venice (S-908) — pointed star motifs
• Peasant Weave (S-909) — striped border pattern

Each pattern includes instructions for both the place mat and coordinating apron. The booklet is illustrated with lovely full-color photographs typical of 1950s Coats & Clark publications.

Condition note: All pages are complete and fully readable. The cover and interior show typical light age wear for a 1956 booklet.