Ingalls' Home Magazine was launched in November 1887 by J.F. Ingalls in Lynn, Massachusetts. It was designed to be the first monthly periodical "devoted exclusively to woman's work in its varied branches, and suited to the capacity of all classes of workers..." Its primary focus was on "all kinds of decorative work," including embroidery and other needlecrafts, home decor, painting, drawing - even designing illuminated letters. It also published articles on cooking, household management, home furnishings and similar topics. The company produced an extensive line of embroidery patterns (one of which is shown above) that were sometimes advertised in the magazine. The magazine changed its name to Ingalls' Home and Art Magazine in 1890. In 1895 it merged with Modern Priscilla. The publishing house produced a wide range of craft booklets and patterns; a list of these, and more information, can be found at Quilt Papers.

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Arts & Crafts

The Art of Illumination, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1889)

The Art of Making and Arranging Paper Flowers, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

Bag for Holding Patches (1888)

Button-Hole Stitch, and Some of Its Uses in Decorative Embroidery, by Ellen Galusha Smith (1889)

Chairs and Cushions, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1888)

Crazy Patchwork, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

Decorative Embroidery, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1888)

Drawn Work (1889)

Embroidery Designs, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

Etamine Canvas Patterns (1889)

Fancy Boxes Large and Small, by Ruth Hubbard (1888)

Fashionable Art Work: Inlaying with Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl (1888)

Fashionable Artwork: Mosaics (1888)

A Few Words on Lace Darning, by Fannie Allen (1888)

Knitting-Work Holder (1888)

Lambrequins, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1889)

More Hints on Modeling in Relief, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

New Crochet Designs, by Josie Purdy (1888)

New Crochet Designs, by Frances Ana Gaylord (1889)

New Fancy Work, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

New Ideas (1889)

Perforated Paper Work (1888)

Sachets, by Ruth Hubbard (1888)

Some of the Latest [Fancy Novelties], by Natalie Sturges (1889)

Some Pretty Novelties, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1888)

Some Pretty Umbrella Stands or Waste Paper Holders, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1888)

Spools in Decoration (1888)

Suggestions for Fairs, by Ruth Hubbard (1888)

Table Scarf with Bronze Painting, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1888)

Tinting China (1888)

What to Do with Our Autumn Gatherings, by Natalie Sturges (1889)

Childcare & Education

[Clipping Books] Home Employment (for young people) (1888)

Cooking & Entertaining

Beverages and Breakfast Breads, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)/i>

Breakfast and Tea, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Breakfast Parties, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

The Busy Days of October, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Fish: Manner of Preparing and Cooking Them, by Laura Lathrop (1888)

The Home-Coming; Progressive Dinner Parties; Floral Teas, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

How to Give an Afternoon Tea, by Minnie Ramsey (1889)

How to Make Soup, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

June Jottings - Table Delicacies, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Late Fancies in Table Appointments; June Fruits & Vegetables, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

Picnic Parties - How to Prepare Dainty and Delicious Lunches for Them, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

Receptions; Afternoon Teas; Some Choice Dishes, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

September Stores [Canning & Preserving], by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

The Table, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

The Tea Table: How to Furnish and Decorate, by Laura Lathrop (1888)

Through the Heated Term/Some Excellent Dishes by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Etiquette & Social Occasions

A Cultured Woman (1888)

The Home-Coming; Progressive Dinner Parties; Floral Teas, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

Table Manners, by Mrs. S.O. Johnston (1889)

Garden

Fuchsias (1888)

Window-Boxes and Floral Decorations, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1889)

Health

Helps for the Toilet [Recipes for the Complexion] (1888)

Holidays

Christmas Season: Gifts & Entertainment, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Christmas Thoughts and Christmas Dishes, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

A Christmas Visitor (1888)

Little Gifts for Christmas-Tide, by Ruth Hubbard (1889)

The New Year, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888)

Preparing for Easter, by Mary Cecilia Spaulding (1889)

Some Pretty and Inexpensive Christmas Gifts and Novelties (1888)

Home Cookery: Thanksgiving Day Menu, by Laura Lathrop (1888)

The [German] Wonder Ball (1889)

Household

Attractive Serving (1888)

A Boy's Room, by Harriet Francene Crocker (1889)

The Dining-Room, by Harriet Francene Crocker (1889)

Economical Furnishings (1888)

A Girl's Room, by Harriet Francene Crocker (1889)

Home Dressmaking, by Laura Lathrop (1889)

House Cleaning, by Laura Lathrop (1888)

How to Furnish Home Tastefully, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1889)

In the Laundry: Removing Stains (1889)

Interior Decoration, by Lida and M.J. Clarkson (1889)

Late Fancies in Table Appointments; June Fruits & Vegetables, by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

The Linen Closet (1889)

Little Homes, by Ruth Hubbard (1889)

Ottomans and Divans, by Mary Cecilia Spaulding (1889)

Potpourri Jars (1888)

Taking Care of Silverware (1889)

Towels, by Ruth Hubbard (1889)

Life

Leisure (1889)

A Word About Bazaars (1889)

Recreation

Camp Life: Accessories, Outfits, Cookery, Etc., by Laura Willis Lathrop (1889)

Women's Issues

American Women, by an Englishwoman (1888)

What Can She Do? (1889)

[Women] A Center of Order (1888)

Women's Influence (1888)

Work

Writing for the Press (1889)