A Shamrock Pattern in Irish Crochet Lace VTNS Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 03/07/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! I just love looking at Irish Crochet lace. The beautiful work is fascinating to me. I have the Priscilla Irish Crochet Book from 1909 and flipping through the pages there are photographs of... Continue reading →

Eleven Clever But Simple Trims to Make for Your Home

by Debra // 02/28/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! Have you ever wanted to add those amazing trims you’ve seen on designer items for your home? This post will show you how to make eleven different types of trims that are clever... Continue reading →

Vintage Crochet Pattern for a Mini Party Hat – Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 02/21/2014 // No Comments

I found this vintage crochet pattern for a miniature party hat and thought, how appropriate for celebrating Mardi Gras. The pattern is short and easy to follow. Just make sure you use the correct size crochet cotton to match... Continue reading →

Red Rose Embroidery Pattern

by Debra // 02/14/2014 // No Comments

Just in time for Valentine’s Day a beautiful Red Rose to embroider! This lovely embroidery flower pattern comes from a booklet by Belding Bros & Co. Silk Manufacturers, Revised Needle and Hook published in 1903. The color plate pictured to... Continue reading →

President’s Day Quilt Pattern – Mrs Cleveland’s Choice

by Debra // 02/07/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! President’s Day is coming up and I thought it would be fun to share a replica of a quilt pattern that was made and presented to Mrs. Frances Cleveland while she was First... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Cupids Heart Valentine Paper Craft

1950s Valentine’s Day Paper Crafts – VTNS Fan Freebie

by Debra // 01/31/2014 // No Comments

Today I’m sharing a couple fun vintage paper crafts for Valentine’s Day. These are from a 1954 magazine called Crafts & Hobbies, How To Make Money At Home. They should take you back in time before computer graphics and home... Continue reading →

Silver and Gold Quilt Pattern – VTNS Fan Freebie

by Debra // 01/10/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! One of my very favorite songs to listen to during the Christmas season is ‘Silver and Gold‘ sung by Burl Ives from the TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It just wouldn’t... Continue reading →