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Hello Debra,
I would like to where I can find binders for my Mailbox News magazines.
Thanks,
Hi I’m not sure. An office supply store may have some that would fit them. But I don’t believe the company offers them anymore.
Debra
I have some vintage unopened rolls of Mercerized Will Boil TROJAN CROCHET THREAD by American Thread Co Made at the Falls River Massachusetts Plant with the paper seal still on them. Says Art 33 No. 2 ECRU. Can’t find any photos or info online. How old are these and and basically would like to know if they hold any value collector wise. Boy wouldn’t that be a miracle right now for me…lol. But in all seriousness I am hoping I have something impressive. Thanks all …from Gettysburg PA
Also has a Red Star on paper seal
When I did a search on this thread, I found several vintage patterns from the late 1930’s to the 1940’s that used it.
Have you looked on EBay and Etsy? Another thread that is listed with the Trojan is Puritan. So that must be similar to compare it too. https://freevintagecrochet.com/bedspread-patterns/star208/puritan-bedspread-pattern
Hope that helps.
Debra
I found a scapbook filled with quilt patterns from articals from the Chigago Times from Nancy Cabots quilt patterns. The estate sale I was at the lady made quilts and has pages of quilt patterns clippings of Nancy Cabots. This book has hundreds of patterns from the 30’s and 40’s awesome book of every pattern from the Civil war to Americana.
Wow. Nice find. They are real treasures.
HI! My daughter and I have been collecting workbaskets for years now. Volumes 1 thru 5 have been so hard to find. We have the majority of volume 6 on up. Any advice on how to find our missing workbaskets? We are doing this in memory of my mother who loved workbaskets and collected them for years. Thanks so much for any help at all.
Yes, the Workbasket magazines are great and fun to collect. It gives us a glimpse into our Mom’s and Grandmother’s life when they did crafts. I’d start my search on Ebay. There are over 2,000 listings for Workbasket magazines. Unfortunately, after taking a quick look, not many if any are Volumes 1 thru 5. You just need to keep checking back for new listings. They may pop up. http://ebay.to/3b8WM7W
I’d try Etsy too. They have some Workbasket listings. Sometimes thrift stores or antique malls have copies of old craft magazines. When we’re shopping at those places I always keep an eye out.
I think the earlier ones were only a couple pages and flimsy so not many of them survived the years. For now the ones on the Antique Pattern Library may have to do.
Thanks for your comment.
Debra
Do you happen to have a color chart for Brunswick Windrush yarns? I am trying to duplicate a pattern that my grandma did years ago and it calls for this yarn. I am not sure what color Random Harvest Heather is?
No I don’t have one of Brunswick yarns. Have you done a search for it online. I came up with some vintage Windrush Heather but not in that color. With a name like harvest, I wonder if it’s a shade of orange or gold.
Hi I was wondering if u can sort this out on the pattern of bird paradise with colour placement the list stitches does not match the transfer pattern it looks like fly stitch 2 me on tail feathers sorry I have chosen this design 4 my crewel work many thanks Christine look forward your reply
Hi Christine,
Unfortunately the bird does not come in color. It is scanned as is from the leaflet. If you click on the black and white finished bird on a desktop computer it will open in a new window a lot larger, then you might be able to make out the stitches better.
Also are you following the Key for Stitches? It gives the diagram area number, the color number that you can match to the old floss chart in the post, and the stitch used for the area. I’ve attached the image here and it’s included under the heading Stitch Instructions in the post. Each of the stitches used on the bird are shown above the numbered bird.
You can always do a stitch and color that you think looks best and make it your own. Just trace the bird and fill it in however you’d like rather than following the stitch instructions.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for your question.
Debra
I just found your blog today. Lots of great stuff here! I do have a question, though. 6 years ago, I found an old magazine with a pattern for making a smocked sunhat from 1 inch gingham fabric and elastic thread. It said the hats were popular in the 1970’s. I made the hat for my step-granddaughter and she did not like it. I told her to use it as a Barbie dress. I’d like to make a hat like that for me, but can’t find the magazine now. I’ve been searching the internet for a pattern, but can’t find one. Can you help? Thanks!
Wow, that sounds familiar, but I may be thinking of another kind of sun hat. Was the magazine one of those like McCall’s or Family Circle special issues that had lots and lots of different craft ideas in them? I’ll keep an eye out when I go through mine.
Also I’ve posted a question about the pattern on the Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers Facebook page to see if anyone might have an answer.
I am so confused …..please help!!! Rnd 1 –
I did the 24 chs and the 3 sc in the 2nd ch and continued sc in the remaining chs….24 sc total. Here is where I am confused …am I working on chs or sc sts. Either way I have 4 extra sts on either end. Rd2 says to turn so I must have to work on the other side in the chs. Do you have a video??? Magic Minute Slippers is the pattern I am trying to do.
No, I’m sorry I don’t have a video and have not made them myself. There are some questions and answers below in the comments on the blog post that may help. http://vintagecraftsandmore.com/2017/12/08/minute-crochet-slippers/
Hi Pam, I recently came across some vintage embroidery patterns that were already printed on linen. One of them is a set for a dresser made by Frederick Herrschner Co. that has nice rounded edges. I was wondering if you could tell me how you would recommend finishing off the edges of each piece. I could send you picture of that is helpful. Thanks!!!
Yes sharing a photo would be fine. If you’re on Facebook, you could also share it on the VTNS Fanpage. Maybe someone on there could help. Myself I think the pretty tiny crocheted edges are nice. I have several on the blog. Do a search for crochet edging on the blog’s right side search box. Thanks for your comment.
I have a pattern I learned as a child that I would like to share.
Hi Pam,
Sure, what kind of pattern?
I really like the Gardening apron pattern, but can’t seem to be able to figure out how to put the 4 cut pieces from diagram 2 together to give you the apron and pocket for diagram 3.
Have you made one of these?
If so, could you make another one and take photos of the various stages so we can better see how it all fits together?
Thank you!!
Hi, Glad you like it. No, I haven’t made this, but I took a look at it, and have no idea how to fit diagram 2 with the pocket in to this apron. I would just follow diagram 3 to cut out your apron, make the darts, bind the edges leaving enough for a tie at the top, and sew the pockets.
I will pull out the magazine I took this from and if I can find out any further information about it I’ll let you know.
Thanks!
Debra
I took a look at the full article today and realized that diagram 2 was for the Garden Kneeling Pad and has nothing to do with the apron. I made the correction and included the full article. Hope that helps.
Thanks!
Debra
I inherited crochet books from my darling little Italian Gran( I am 73 so guess how old they are ! )…I have shared some of them with a teacher on YouTube. If you would like a few I can send them to you……They are not of any use to my family. Believe me I have tried to get them to do something in the needle arts but alas no and not interested……
Hi May,
I would love them. How thoughtful of you to think of me. One can never have enough vintage needlework books as far as I’m concerned. My over crowded book shelves would attest to that!
Thanks!
Debra
Hi i have just started on fillet crochet i have a basic crochet book . It shows the stitch going in to the chain stitches and not in the space but some other show it in the chain space could you let me know if both are right or not thanks jan
Hi Jan,
I do crochet, but have never done filet crochet. Love it though and hope to try it some day. I found an interesting article on the About.com site where a person took an antique pattern and wrote modern instructions. I thought it may be valuable to you since the vintage patterns I post are written years ago. It has a great little first pattern to try.
She also has a good starter tutorial on the basic filet crochet stitches.
It looks like in her instructions the stitch is going in to the chain stitches, but having looked in several old booklets of patterns, I think some are done in the chain space as well. So I think both may be right.
I found this from the same author that may explain the use of both in a pattern:
When you know how to do this, you can translate many charts into filet crochet, without needing to have written instructions for each new chart that you would like to crochet in filet.
Here’s How:
1. Assuming that you have already figured your starting chain (if not, see first link below). Crocheting first mesh: if the first square on the chart is a solid mesh, double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook. Double crochet in each of next 3 chains (first solid mesh made).
2. Crocheting first mesh: if the first square on the chart is an open mesh, double crochet in the 9th chain from the hook (first open mesh made).
3. For each square on the chart that is a solid mesh: double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches (when mesh in row below is an open mesh, you will work 2 double crochet in the chain-2 space of open mesh below, then double crochet in the next double crochet).
4. For each square on the chart that is an open mesh: chain 2 (skip 2 double crochet if a solid mesh is below or skip the chain-2 if an open mesh is below), then double crochet in next double crochet.
5. When you have finished a row, chain 3 to start the first solid mesh of the next row or chain 5 to start the first open mesh of the next row.
6. Continue to follow chart, crocheting solid mesh or open mesh as outlined above.
Sorry to be so long, but hope this helps with your question.
Thanks for your interest.
Debra