Vintage Crochet Pattern Oak Leaves and Acorns Place Mat

by Debra // 09/06/2013 // No Comments

Autumn Crochet Is it feeling like Autumn where you live yet? If not, maybe this pattern will help bring in the cool weather of Fall. It’s a crocheted leaves and acorn place mat. The place mat measures 13 x 18... Continue reading →

Five Fancy Knitting Stitches – Look Hard But Easy to Make

by Debra // 08/30/2013 // 1 Comment

Welcome to VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie Friday! Time to dust off your knitting needles and get ready to knit a pretty afghan for winter time. This freebie has Five Fancy Knitting Stitches that look hard to... Continue reading →

Vintage Tatting Pattern for a Round Doily – Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 08/23/2013 // 1 Comment

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! Posts about Tatting are some of the favorites on this blog. Today I’ve found a very pretty Round Doily pattern done in tatting. It may be a little complicated for a beginner but... Continue reading →

Monkey Doodle Yarn Doll Pattern – Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 08/16/2013 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! We have another Doodle Doll pattern made from Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn. This time it’s a posable Monkey because you use wires to make the arms and legs. The other Doodle Doll... Continue reading →

Vintage Crochet Pattern for a Reusable Net Shopping Bag

by Debra // 08/09/2013 // 2 Comments

Welcome to VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie Friday! Today’s vintage crochet pattern is not only great to use for shopping but for storing onions, potatoes and other produce in your pantry. The netting feature will let air... Continue reading →

Vintage Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern

by Debra // 08/02/2013 // 2 Comments

Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern A great vintage quilt block pattern…Ocean Wave. The one I’ve chosen to share is from Ruby McKim. She’s always been one of my favorite quilt designers. Read more about her in this blog post 1930 Kaleidoscope... Continue reading →

How to Make Miniature Paper Parasol Umbrella Favors

by Debra // 07/19/2013 // 1 Comment

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! I found an instruction for how to make a paper parasol in an old 1950’s Things to Make booklet. It describes a super easy, fun way to make these little parasols. These could... Continue reading →