Snow Crystals Quilt Pattern

by Debra // 11/07/2019 // No Comments

Snowflakes Snow Crystals Quilt Pattern ~ Even though this pattern is a little hard to read, I couldn’t resist sharing it. Before I get to the pattern, the image below is from a fascinating 1863 book of snowflake illustrations. I... Continue reading →

Vintage Halloween Postcards and Images

by Debra // 10/31/2019 // No Comments

Halloween Greetings Vintage Halloween Postcards ~ I’m not one for scary things so the postcards I found to share are kind of tame by Halloween standards. I went for the cute boy, girl and pumpkin ones rather than the witches... Continue reading →

Hardanger Embroidery Placemat Pattern

by Debra // 10/17/2019 // No Comments

Hardanger Embroidery Hardanger embroidery is so versatile and pretty. This placemat and centerpiece pattern found in a 1960 Coats and Clark’s Embroidery booklet would be a good place to start. The booklet has and I have also, included a chart... Continue reading →

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Bird Chair Set

by Debra // 10/10/2019 // No Comments

Chair Back and Armrest Bird Filet Crochet Pattern ~ I’ve seen a couple of bird chair set patterns available on the internet but this one I really like. It has the birds facing each other with decorative crochet around them.... Continue reading →

Toddler Coat and Cap Knitting Pattern

by Debra // 10/03/2019 // 2 Comments

Columbia Yarn Book of Infants’ Wear Toddler Coat and Cap Knitting Pattern ~ Today’s freebie comes from a 1924 Columbia Yarn Book of Infants’ Wear book No. 27. Toddler Coat and Cap Knitting Pattern It’s a cute coat and cap... Continue reading →

Transportation Cross Stitch Patterns

by Debra // 09/19/2019 // No Comments

Train, Bikes and A Hot Air Balloon Transportation Cross Stitch Patterns ~ If you’re thinking about Christmas gifts for the men and boys in your life, here are a couple cross stitch patterns that might help. This chart of travel/transportation... Continue reading →

Granny Square Afghan Crochet Pattern Free

by Debra // 09/12/2019 // No Comments

Granny Square Granny Afghan Crochet Pattern ~ There are several different variations of granny afghan crochet patterns on the internet, but I really like this one. It’s the classic multi-color on black. In an earlier post, I shared a similar... Continue reading →