Red Rose Embroidery Pattern

by Debra // 02/14/2014 // No Comments

Just in time for Valentine’s Day a beautiful Red Rose to embroider! This lovely embroidery flower pattern comes from a booklet by Belding Bros & Co. Silk Manufacturers, Revised Needle and Hook published in 1903. The color plate pictured to... Continue reading →

Swedish Weaving Guest Towel Pattern – Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 06/14/2013 // No Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie! Are you having company this summer? Whether it’s family or friends, this Swedish Weaving pattern done on colorful Guest Towels will impress. Start with an even weave fabric... Continue reading →

Butterfly Quilt Pattern

by Debra // 05/10/2013 // 6 Comments

Butterfly Quilts Butterfly Quilt Pattern ~ How many ways can you make a butterfly quilt? This post has ideas for several. You can use vintage hankies, embroidery, or make an applique or pieced block. The Butterfly quilt is widely known... Continue reading →

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Borders Made from Basic Embroidery Stitches

by Debra // 04/12/2013 // 3 Comments

Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie! With Mother’s Day approaching we thought sharing some basic embroidery stitches for borders may come in handy. These embroidered borders can be used to embellish a hankie, blouse or towel to give as... 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 →

Beginner’s Guide on How to Embroider Holly

by Debra // 12/07/2012 // No Comments

Embroidered Holly During the holiday season, all over the world branches of bright green holly with pretty red berries adorn our homes as a decoration. This week’s freebie will show you how to embellish an item with embroidered holly. Home... Continue reading →

Vintage Colonial Woman Free Embroidery Transfer Pattern – VTNS Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 08/17/2012 // 3 Comments

Welcome to the VTNS Fan Freebie Friday pattern! Today we are sharing some information on a tried and true needlework art form that’s been around a long time, embroidery transfers. Some even dating back to the 16th century. Examples of... Continue reading →

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