Vintage Crochet Shade or Lamp Pulls as Christmas Tree Ornaments

by Debra // 12/19/2014 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! These crocheted shade or lamp pulls are called Match Mates. I found them in a vintage crochet pattern booklet of Chair Sets. When I saw them I immediately thought how pretty they would... Continue reading →

Mums Embroidery Floral Design Beautiful Chrysanthemums

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

Mums Hand Embroidery Design This beautiful design is from an early 1900’s Belding’s Silk Embroidery thread design book. It is a large floral design with several smaller designs included for use elsewhere on the embroidered item. The large design measures... 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 →

Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard

by Debra // 11/27/2014 // No Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you have lots of fun and food with family and friends! Enjoy! 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 →

Casserole Holder Patterns Quick Crochet

by Debra // 10/24/2014 // No Comments

Crocheted Casserole Holders With Thanksgiving near, I thought I’d share two quick crochet patterns to keep your casserole dishes warm on the table. These casserole cozies would be a fine gift or great bazaar item too. They don’t include handles,... Continue reading →