Tips on Tables, Book No. 167 (circa 1941) is a lovely early-1940s collection from The Spool Cotton Company focused on elegant crocheted tablecloths and table settings.

The cover features the striking Dance of the Flowers No. 7383 — a large formal tablecloth worked in circular floral medallions that creates a sophisticated openwork effect when spread on the dining table. Inside you’ll find additional tablecloth designs and ideas for beautiful table presentations typical of the period.

These patterns use traditional bedspread-weight crochet cotton and steel hooks, producing the crisp, heirloom-quality linens that collectors still seek today. A fine example of wartime-era American thread crochet for the home.