Tatted Snowflake Medallion Patterns

by Debra // 12/05/2019 // No Comments

Tatted Snowflake Tatted Snowflake patterns ~ Today’s freebie vintage pattern is three tatted medallions. The patterns are from a 1949 American Thread Company booklet. I believe they are so pretty they can pass for snowflakes. To hang on the tree,... 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 →

Cross Stitch Charts Wreath, Border and Edgings

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

1912 Priscilla Cross Stitch Book Cross Stitch Charts ~ What’s better than a few cross stitched accents on a pretty towel, table cloth or clothing item. These little designs from the 1912 Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book 2 are just... Continue reading →

Swedish Weaving Patterns for an Apron and Towel

by Debra // 06/13/2019 // No Comments

Apron or Towel Swedish Weaving Patterns ~ Either one of these items would be a great wedding or housewarming gift. The apron has instructions not only for the weaving pattern but for sewing. Apron Towel Charts for Patterns PDF File... Continue reading →

1883 Petersons Magazine embroidery patterns page

Victorian Era Embroidery Patterns

by Debra // 01/17/2019 // No Comments

Pretty Page of Embroidery Victorian Era Embroidery ~ This pretty page of embroidery patterns is from an 1883 Peterson’s Ladies Magazine. A popular American woman’s magazine published from 1842 until 1898. I admire it for the fashion plates, articles, stories, recipes... Continue reading →

Vests Crochet and Knit Patterns Columbia-Minerva INVESTS

by Debra // 01/10/2019 // No Comments

Vests to Crochet and Knit Recently I shared this image of vintage vests on the Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers, VTNS for short, Facebook page. As I was looking for a vintage pattern to share today, imagine my surprise when... Continue reading →

Free Tatting Alphabet Patterns with Instructions

by Debra // 09/28/2018 // No Comments

Tatting Alphabet These tatted letters would look nice added to towels, handkerchiefs or as a framed alphabet sampler. Let’s Start with Tatting Instructions The following pages of instructions are from the same booklet as the tatting alphabet patterns. Download Instructions:... Continue reading →

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