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Scarf Knitting Patterns from the 1915 Fleisher’s Knitting & Crocheting Manual

by Debra // 10/28/2016 // 2 Comments

Scarf Knitting Patterns These sweet knitted scarf patterns, the Geraldine and Verona, are from a 1915 Fleisher’s Knitting & Crocheting Manual. Not only are they a scarf, but are large enough to use as a nice shoulder shawl. The Shetland... Continue reading →

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1930s Depression Era Merry-Go-Round Scrap Quilt Pattern

by Debra // 09/09/2016 // No Comments

Merry-Go-Round Quilt Pattern Who doesn’t love a Merry-Go-Round…….. I found another great quilt pattern in my 1930’s quilting scrapbook called The Merry-Go-Round. This one was published in the Kansas City Star by McKim Studios in 1930. This 1930’s quilt pattern... Continue reading →

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Starting Hardanger Embroidery Butterfly Pattern

by Debra // 08/26/2016 // No Comments

Hardanger Embroidery for Beginners I found a beautiful butterfly pattern in hardanger embroidery that includes four pages of instruction called, Starting Hardanger Embroidery. It’s from a Home Art Series booklet edited by Flora Klickmann titled Hardanger and Cross Stitch. There... Continue reading →

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1800’s Child’s Pinafore Dress Sewing Pattern

by Debra // 08/19/2016 // 7 Comments

Today’s freebie will take us back to sewing in the 1800’s. Unlike the wonderful sewing patterns we have today, the patterns used in the 19th century were diagrams in magazines such as Peterson’s or Godey’s Ladies. Pinafore Dress This is... Continue reading →

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Cross Stitch Alphabet Chart

by Debra // 08/05/2016 // 5 Comments

Alphabet for Monograms Today I’m sharing a cross stitch alphabet chart for monograms on clothing and linens. The cross stitch alphabet is also great to use to personalize gifts, stitch verses, as well as wedding and birth records. And as... Continue reading →

Fathers Day Dad Barbecue Mitt Crochet Pattern - Vintage Crafts and More

BBQ Mitt Crochet Pattern for Father’s Day

by Debra // 06/03/2016 // No Comments

The links in the post below may be affiliate links. Read the full disclosure Barbecue Glove A BBQ Mitt for Dad ~ In June we celebrate Father’s Day and along with that enjoy many summer barbecues. A perfect fit for... Continue reading →

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Handbag Crochet Pattern – 1940s Jack Frost Straw Bag

by Debra // 04/29/2016 // 2 Comments

For today’s Freebie I’m thinking about Mother’s Day coming up soon. This is a 1940’s handbag crochet pattern from a Jack Frost Handbags booklet. The purses were made using Straw, Cordet, Soutache or Kordette, all were interchangeable and all are... Continue reading →