many crocheters are looking for those patterns from yesteryear. these patterns bring back that "feeling of home and security". in the back of our minds, we remenber seeing these patterns on grandma's , auntie Lou's, and our mothers couches, tables, and beds. now, it is our turn to produce the same "feelings of home" for our children and grandchildren. we forgot to ask our mothers, grandmothers, and aunts, how these beautiful pieces were made, and how sorry we are for that. but, all is not lost, we can find those beautiful patterns in this book. LG Moyer