How to Make Knotted Fringe for Crochet and Knit Projects

by Debra // 01/30/2015 // 3 Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! Adding fringe or tassels to any crochet or knit project is easy and fun to do. This pattern sheet of instructions for knotted fringe was found in a 1953 American Thread booklet for... Continue reading →

Rug Making – Hook a Rug Instructions and Pattern

by Debra // 01/09/2015 // No Comments

Welcome to VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie Friday! Rug making has long been one of the most popular crafts. It is just as fascinating now as it was in the olden times. Well constructed rugs last a... Continue reading →

Bell Potholders Vintage Crochet Pattern for Christmas

by Debra // 12/05/2014 // No Comments

Decorate your kitchen for the holidays with these bell potholders. The pattern is from a vintage Lily Design Book. Pocket Potholders These become pocket potholders by sewing the two halves together. These bell potholders use red, tea rose and... Continue reading →

Cozy Knitted Slippers Pattern – VTNS Fan Freebie

by Debra // 11/21/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! This is a pattern from a 1914 Home Needlework Magazine for Knitted Boudoir Slippers. The slippers can be knit in either a plain garter, seed or basket stitch. The directions are given for... Continue reading →

Bath Towel Apron Sewing Instructions

by Debra // 11/14/2014 // 2 Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! Today I’m sharing sewing instructions for a Bath Towel Apron. Perfect for a hostess gift or new mom. You simply take an ordinary bath towel, 27″ x 42″, cut it according to the... Continue reading →

Spider Luncheon Set Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 10/17/2014 // No Comments

October is Here October is here and so are the decorations for Halloween. Today’s crochet pattern goes right along with that theme, a Spider Luncheon Set. Both a Centerpiece and Doily pattern are included with this luncheon set. J&P Coats... Continue reading →

Smocking – How To Do It By Hand with Techniques, Stitches and Patterns

by Debra // 09/12/2014 // No Comments

Smocking I’ve always admired those pretty smocked heirloom baby dresses and bonnets. I didn’t realize until researching this post that the smocking technique was a way to stretch fabric before elastic. It started its use on common every day, ordinary... Continue reading →

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