Ladies, First Common Threads by Debra Scala Giokas (Hardback Book)

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LADIES, FIRST celebrates 18 first ladies who, at one point in their lives, knitted, crocheted, embroidered, quilted, cross-stitched, or sewed. Their inspirational stories will encourage an appreciation of craft and creativity, patience and perseverance, sacrifice and service, and most of all, the role of the first lady in the history of the United States of America. \nDid you know that...\nDolley Madison sewed clothes for orphans and served as a directress of an orphanage for girls. \nGrace Coolidge crocheted the blanket on the Lincoln bed in the White House and had a collection of animals including a raccoon. \nEdith Roosevelt cross-stitched a sampler of Theodore Roosevelt's life and renovated the White House. \nLou Henry Hoover knitted baby blankets and was the first woman to earn a degree in\n\nLadies, First\nCommon Threads\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertis;