Vintage Crafts and More - Smocked Gingham Pillow Instructions

Smocked Gingham Fabric Pillow Instructions

by Debra // 07/11/2014 // No Comments

Smocked Pillows I found this great little Coats and Clark’s give away sheet from 1962. It’s instructions on how to make Smocked Gingham Pillows. They have a pretty effect and are easy to do. You just smock the gingham fabric,... Continue reading →

Free Crochet Star Coaster Pattern in Red, White and Blue

by Debra // 07/04/2014 // No Comments

Here in America we are celebrating Independence Day, July 4th. Many will be enjoying the fireworks displays this evening. (Keep an eye on your pets, they can be frightened by the sounds) To go along with that theme, I’ve found... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Bunny Huck Weaving Pattern

Huck Weaving Instructions and Design Patterns

by Debra // 06/06/2014 // 15 Comments

Huck Weaving Excerpted from Aunt Ellen’s How-To Book on Needlework: Huck Weaving is a very simple type of needlework, but it produces strikingly beautiful effects. It is worked principally on huck toweling, although it may also be done on waffle... Continue reading →

Vintage Minerva Martha Washington Floral Hooked Rug Pattern

by Debra // 09/27/2013 // 3 Comments

Rug Hooking As early as the mid 1800’s, women would take burlap feed bags, which were too rough a fabric to make into clothing or quilts, and use them as backing for rugs. Unable to afford the beautiful imported rugs... Continue reading →

Tatted Silk Dress Trimming Patterns – Fan Freebie Friday

by Debra // 04/05/2013 // No Comments

Welcome to VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie Friday! Today we’ve chosen several very pretty Tatting patterns done in silk to adorn dresses or any item you’d like. We’ve offered Tatting Patterns before, as a matter of fact... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Sewing Instructions for Closet Accessories

Sewing Instructions for Closet Organizer Accessories

by Debra // 11/16/2012 // No Comments

Sewing instructions from a 1940’s sewing book, these are quick and easy accessories to brighten your closet. A Shoe Bag, Hanger Cover and Laundry Bag. Not only great for your closet, but perfect to make as gifts. The fabric called... 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 →