1800s Peterson’s Ladies Magazine Christmas Purse Pattern

by Debra // 07/10/2015 // No Comments

Welcome to this week’s VTNS Fan Freebie Christmas in July vintage pattern! This beautiful pattern for a Christmas Purse is torn out of an 1800’s Peterson’s Ladies Magazine. I have several loose pages I purchased several years ago. This pretty... Continue reading →

Daffodil Luncheon Set Cross Stitch Embroidery Pattern

by Debra // 05/04/2015 // No Comments

Welcome to the VTNS Fan Freebie! Today’s freebie is from an early 1900’s Star Needlework Journal. I have quite a few Star Needlework Journals and I love flipping through the pages seeing all of the different kinds of projects in... Continue reading →

Christmas Trees Crochet Edging Pattern

by Debra // 09/19/2014 // 2 Comments

Christmas Tree Crochet Edging Pattern Since most needlework projects take some time to finish, I wanted to share a pattern you can use to get started on crafts for the holidays. When I first saw this pretty crocheted edging, it... Continue reading →

Berlin Work Embroidery Stitches from an 1867 Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine

by Debra // 11/01/2013 // 1 Comment

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie where we share all types of vintage needlework patterns. These stitches are taken from an 1867 Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine. The parentheses are mine. The color threads,... Continue reading →

Home Needlework Magazine Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns

by Debra // 03/08/2013 // No Comments

On a theme of baskets, since we’re so close to Easter, I found a couple of vintage cross stitch patterns to share from a 1914 Home Needlework Magazine. This is a terrific little magazine that is full of embroidery, crochet... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Butterfly Canvas Chart (600 x 598)

Butterfly Chart Design for Canvas Work

by Debra // 07/20/2012 // No Comments

Butterfly Chart Today’s freebie pattern can be done in cross stitch, needlepoint or any other type of needlework that uses a chart. It’s suggested, as was very popular in the late 1800’s, to use silk floss to work the butterfly.... 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 →