Deer and Holly Christmas Hand Embroidery Pattern Holiday Designs

by Debra // 11/17/2017 // 1 Comment

Deer and Holly Embroidery Have fun embellishing gifts and linens with these ready to print and transfer embroidery patterns. The designs are from two different antique embroidery books. The images within the post are easy to save and print. You... Continue reading →

Vintage Snowflake Crochet Pattern Ornament

by Debra // 11/10/2017 // No Comments

This “Snowflake” crochet design was originally meant for the neck and sleeves of a dress. The size isn’t given, but I’d guess it’s a mini-snowflake because it’s for embellishing clothing. Nevertheless, this design would make a pretty little Christmas tree... Continue reading →

Vintage Knitting Stole or Shawl or Wrap Pattern

by Debra // 11/03/2017 // No Comments

Wrap Yourself in Luxury What do you call this vintage knitting pattern? A stole, a wrap or a shawl? It could even be used as a scarf. This pretty stole is straight from the 1950’s. The stole is 20″ x... Continue reading →

Coats and Clark’s Cat’s Cradle Ruffled Doily Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 10/20/2017 // 6 Comments

Ruffled Doily   Remember these beauties sitting on top of the large console TV or an occasional table in the living room in the 1950’s. Well this 1957 crochet pattern for a Cat’s Cradle Ruffled Doily is just one of... Continue reading →

1921 Anne Orr Cross Stitch Fruit Bowl Design Chart Sheet

by Debra // 10/13/2017 // 4 Comments

Fruit Bowl Cross Stitch Today I’m sharing another Anne Orr sheet of cross stitch patterns. These are wonderful fruit bowls in different sizes and a lovely flower edging. This sheet is copyright 1921, Plate 1 Set E. Here’s a sample... Continue reading →

Spiderweb Design Luncheon Cloth Crochet Pattern for your Halloween Table

by Debra // 10/06/2017 // 2 Comments

Spiderweb Design Luncheon Cloth I thought this would be a fun pattern to share since we are in October. This really is a pretty tablecloth. The pattern looks complicated. It has clusters, clones knots and spiderweb blocks, but a fun... Continue reading →

Storm At Sea Quilt Pattern 1932 Kansas City Star Newspaper

by Debra // 09/29/2017 // No Comments

Storm At Sea Quilt Pattern Hurricane season goes through November 30. Frankly, I wish it was over tomorrow. At least the peak of the season is coming to an end. As I write this, two storms are still churning in... Continue reading →