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Vintage Beads on Velvet Pattern

by Debra // 07/13/2012 // No Comments

Bead Pattern I’ve never done anything with beads before and this first pattern I chose is for a Tri-cornered Jewel Case and Pincushion. It’s from a Godey’s or Peterson’s ladies book from the late 1800s. The pattern is meant to... Continue reading →

Flower Embroidery Patterns to Make Your Own Designs

by Debra // 05/25/2012 // No Comments

Flower Embroidery Patterns The delightful art of embroidery has been taught to young women for ages. Most items are done using already made patterns. Although beautiful and eye-catching they leave no room for using your own imagination. If you’re interested... Continue reading →

Mexican Drawn Thread Work Instructions and Patterns

by Debra // 05/11/2012 // 2 Comments

Mexican Drawn Work Recently Cinco de Mayo was celebrated and it reminded me of the beautiful Mexican Drawn Work embroidery I’ve seen. I didn’t find a lot of information on Mexican drawn thread work, but I have a book about... Continue reading →

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How to do Swedish (Huck) Weaving Embroidery

by Debra // 02/24/2012 // 15 Comments

Swedish weaving is not difficult to do and you’ll be making many attractive pieces once you’ve learned the basics. It is a very simple type of weaving, using the raised threads on what is often considered huck toweling just like... Continue reading →

Embroidery Hints and Tips

by Debra // 02/17/2012 // 4 Comments

Embroidery Hints and Tips ~ The ancient craft of embroidery is being celebrated this month. Ancient, because examples of surviving Chinese chain stitch embroidery worked in silk thread have been dated to the Warring States period (5th-3rd century BC ).... Continue reading →

How to do Chicken Scratch Embroidery

by Debra // 01/27/2012 // No Comments

Learn to do Chicken Scratch embroidery. Several links are added to this post to get you started. Continue reading →

1870 Pompadour Bow Slipper Berlin Work Pattern

by Debra // 12/23/2011 // 3 Comments

Welcome to the VTNS Facebook Fan Freebie Friday post. Today we have a lovely Christmas slipper pattern from the Victorian Era. The Pompadour Bow Slipper from Peterson’s Magazine November, 1870. The paragraph included with the pattern states: “In the front... Continue reading →