Spider Luncheon Set Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 10/17/2014 // No Comments

October is Here October is here and so are the decorations for Halloween. Today’s crochet pattern goes right along with that theme, a Spider Luncheon Set. Both a Centerpiece and Doily pattern are included with this luncheon set.  J&P Coats... Continue reading →

Cross Stitch Alphabet Chart for Monograms

by Debra // 10/10/2014 // 1 Comment

Cross Stitch Letters for Monograms Cross Stitch Alphabet Chart ~ This set of Cross Stitch monograms will be useful for personalizing gifts. They can be made any size, depending on the size of the cross stitch. To make the letters... Continue reading →

Fruit Potholder Crochet Patterns – Apple, Strawberry and Pear

by Debra // 10/03/2014 // No Comments

Fruit Potholders Fruit Potholder Crochet Patterns ~ Before we get started with the patterns, I have a recipe to share that is included with the patterns in this vintage crochet booklet. The fruit potholders pattern has a recipe for……. Spiced... Continue reading →

Beginning Guide to Hardanger Embroidery Stitches

by Debra // 09/26/2014 // No Comments

Heirloom Embroidery Who doesn’t love those heirloom baby and wedding items made using Hardanger embroidery? So dainty and beautiful, and if you know how to do a satin stitch, really not that hard to do. Hardanger embroidery or “Hardangersøm” is... Continue reading →

Christmas Trees Crochet Edging Pattern

by Debra // 09/19/2014 // 2 Comments

Christmas Tree Crochet Edging Pattern Since most needlework projects take some time to finish, I wanted to share a pattern you can use to get started on crafts for the holidays. When I first saw this pretty crocheted edging, it... Continue reading →

Smocking – How To Do It By Hand with Techniques, Stitches and Patterns

by Debra // 09/12/2014 // 1 Comment

Smocking I’ve always admired those pretty smocked heirloom baby dresses and bonnets. I didn’t realize until researching this post that the smocking technique was a way to stretch fabric before elastic. It started its use on common every day, ordinary... Continue reading →

Baby Filet Crochet Nursery Patterns

by Debra // 09/05/2014 // No Comments

Baby Filet Crochet The great thing about filet crochet patterns is you use them as cross stitch patterns too. These charts are from an early 1900’s Anne Orr booklet. Anne Orr I’ve shared patterns from my Anne Orr booklets before.... Continue reading →