Filet Crochet Owl Pattern

by Debra // 10/12/2018 // 2 Comments

Handbook of Crochet No. 2 The Owl design can be used as an medallion motif, an insertion or a border. I came across this filet crochet owl pattern in the Handbook of Crochet No. 2 Published by Needlecraft Publishing Company, Augusta... Continue reading →

Motifs for Lunch placemat crochet pattern (2)

Motifs for Lunch Lacy Placemat Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 09/13/2018 // No Comments

Lovely Lacy Placemat This pretty placemat, Motifs for Lunch is made up of 1¾” motifs. The mat measures 16½” x 11½” using 54 of the small motifs. Nine across and 6 down. Once the motifs are joined, a pretty edge... Continue reading →

Bonnet Girl Cross Stitch Pattern Sheet 1921 Anne Orr

Bonnet Girl Cross Stitch Patterns From 1921 Anne Orr Designs

by Debra // 08/24/2018 // No Comments

Bonnet Girl Cross Stitch The bonnet girl or sunbonnet sue has been around a long time. Even as early as the 1800’s. They were first used in school primers to teach children to read. People fell in love with the... Continue reading →

Grape Placemat Crochet Pattern – Free Kitchen/Dining Vintage Crochet

by Debra // 08/17/2018 // No Comments

Grape Placemat Crochet Pattern I’ve steered away from doing a crochet pattern for the last few posts, but I can’t stay away from it too long. Going through the vintage booklets (most of mine are crochet) I see the prettiest... Continue reading →

Honey Bee Quilt Block Pattern

by Debra // 07/27/2018 // No Comments

Honey Bee Quilt Block Are there honey bees in your garden? I saw one today and was reminded of this Ruby McKim Honey Bee quilt block. The honey bee block or a version of it has been around since the... Continue reading →

Rambler Rose Hot Plate Mats FW Woolworth Co Crochet Instructions

Rambler Rose Hot Plate Mats Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 07/20/2018 // No Comments

Rambler Rose You can’t beat the pretty crocheted roses in these oval hot plate mats. Add the pinwheel effect circling around the roses to keep the hot dish away from the table, and you have a beautiful crocheted doily. American... Continue reading →

Crewel Embroidered Bird of Paradise Design Pattern Flipped

Crewel Embroidered Bird of Paradise Free Pattern with Instructions

by Debra // 07/13/2018 // 3 Comments

Crewel Embroidery Most of the time when I think of crewel embroidery, I think of a colorful Jacobean design done in yarn. This Bird of Paradise is certainly colorful and has a bit of a Jacobean element to it, but the... Continue reading →

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