Tatting Is So Much Fun – Tatting for Beginners

by Debra // 09/18/2015 // 2 Comments

Tatting for Beginners Today’s freebie about Tatting is from a 1954 magazine called Crafts & Hobbies,  How To Make Money At Home. Every month the magazine had several articles on ways to make extra money with your crafts and hobbies.... Continue reading →

Remembering September 11

by Debra // 09/11/2015 // No Comments

  Remembering September 11th It’s hard to believe that 14 years have gone by since the 9/11/2001 attacks on our country. A day we will never forget, where we were and what we were doing when it happened. Life goes on,... Continue reading →

Antique Embroidery Design from DMC Motifs for Embroideries No 5

by Debra // 09/04/2015 // No Comments

Motifs for Embroidery I love all kinds of embroidery, but antique designs are my favorite. Today’s freebie comes from a 19th century DMC Library booklet, Motifs for Embroideries No. 5. The design I’ve chosen is an especially nice embellishment for... Continue reading →

1930s Magnolia Bud Kansas City Star Quilt Pattern

by Debra // 08/28/2015 // 1 Comment

One thing I love about living in the South in America is the beautiful Magnolia trees. Their big, glossy green leaves and the wonderful large, white and pink flowers when they’re full and open are something to behold. Today’s freebie... Continue reading →

Clam Diggers Shell Knitting Pattern – Quick and Easy Knitted Ladies Sleeveless Tank Top

by Debra // 08/07/2015 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie! Summer is coming to a close and what better way to celebrate the end of summer than a beach party. Today’s vintage pattern will take you back to... Continue reading →

Hairpin Lace Crochet Pattern Illusion Shawl

by Debra // 07/31/2015 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! Hairpin lace was actually started in Victorian times by women using the prongs of their hairpins for this craft. The pattern for this open and airy hairpin lace shawl, perfect for a summer... Continue reading →

Butterfly Hand Embroidery Design

by Debra // 07/24/2015 // 2 Comments

Butterfly Hand Embroidery Design This lovely hand drawn butterfly design is from an 1871 Peterson’s Ladies Magazine. It’s original purpose was for the corner of a handkerchief. To save or print it, click on the image, it opens in another... Continue reading →