Vintage Tatting Lace Patterns – Doily and Coasters

by Debra // 01/11/2013 // No Comments

One of the most viewed vintage patterns we’ve shared for the VTNS Fan Freebie involves tatting. Today’s patterns are sure to be a favorite as well. They are vintage tatting patterns for a Filigree Scroll Doily and Maypole Dance Coasters... Continue reading →

Tatting Instructions for Beginners with Edging and Rosette Patterns

by Debra // 01/06/2012 // 3 Comments

What is Tatting? Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Use it to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. Completely different from crochet,... Continue reading →

Tatted Snowflake Medallion Patterns

by Debra // 12/05/2019 // No Comments

Tatted Snowflake Tatted Snowflake patterns ~ Today’s freebie vintage pattern is three tatted medallions. The patterns are from a 1949 American Thread Company booklet. I believe they are so pretty they can pass for snowflakes. To hang on the tree,... Continue reading →

Crochet Irish Rose Motif Tablecloth Pattern

by Debra // 03/07/2019 // 2 Comments

Crochet Irish Rose Motif This particular Irish Rose motif pattern is for a tablecloth, but it could certainly be used for a bedspread and more. You’ll find many different Irish Rose patterns, but I think this one is stunning and... Continue reading →

Crochet Edging Patterns Dancing Snowflakes

by Debra // 01/24/2019 // No Comments

Crochet Edging Patterns This is a set of 10 crochet edging patterns that are as dainty as dancing snowflakes. They are described this way in the 1942 American Thread Company Star Book of 100 Edgings Book 18 pattern booklet. Here... Continue reading →

Dresser Scarf and Pillow Filet Crochet Clover Leaf Set

Clover Leaf Bedroom Set Filet Crochet Patterns for an Edging Insertion and Pin Cushion

by Debra // 03/09/2018 // No Comments

Clover Leaf The Clover Leaf Bed Room Set for The Young Girl Who Believes in Luck That’s what the heading says for this set of filet crochet patterns. The date is 1919 and the pattern booklet is J & P... Continue reading →

Cross Stitch Design Charts in Color by Anne Champe Orr

by Debra // 07/14/2017 // No Comments

Cross Stitch Charted Flower Designs Today’s freebie pattern is a full page colored charts for cross stitch. First there are flower edgings, flowers in baskets, flowers in a vase all very pretty. Then there is a good sized spray of... Continue reading →

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