Ever have one of those moments on the Internet, where you see a picture, link over to another website, and another, and another, and befor...
Isn't this a wonderful piece of petitpoint? The frame is a wonderful old birds-eye maple, the glass is wavy and has seeds in it here ...
From the Bergen Public Library Norway, a collection of antique book patterns from front or end papers. The books in ques
Vintage Paris Pin Cushion - Cross Stitch Pattern from Tiny Modernist. Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist featuring a lovely vintage French pincushion! Pattern is stitched on 40 count Silver Moon using DMC threads. Stitch count is 56 x 56. Finished size is 2.8 x 2.8 for 20 count.
The Antique Pattern Library is an online archive of needlework, sewing, and other craft books from the past 200 years.
The following three patterns are authentic to the time periods described below. I discovered these in the archive and cleaned them up for public use. Each pattern may be used for both restoration projects and crafting historic reproductions dolls. Please credit the blog for your articles on the web. The patterns are not to be sold for profits. Click directly on the images to download the largest possible files. Pre-Civil War doll body pattern with options for either a china leg or a fabric leg. Large doll body (pattern) for Pre-Civil War doll body. Pattern for Late 19th Century Doll Bodies. Proportions are authentic!
http://freevintagecrochet.com/how-to-crochet/pineapple-stitch
These are from the 1850s and most likely hand-drawn. The cross stitch certainly does and in the artistic world we call them "charming."
I've been having a ball working on antique inspired pieces. Maybe you'd like to try your hand at these, too? You can visit my etsy shop to see more photos of these antique inspired mats by clicking here. I've included simple, and not super good quality, patterns in this post. They are for your personal…
Holly Lane Antiques, Antique and Collectible China, Specializing in Antique Haviland Limoges and Early English White Ironstone
Kitchen embroidery patterns for hearth and home. Stitch up your own award winning gramophone! Several patterns to choose from if you're into the daily grind, oi
Exquisite cut glass ornaments make for excellent accent pieces in your living space. Cut glass vessels such as bowls are very versatile. They look pretty on the
All embroidery patterns are packed in one PDF file, simply open with your favorite PDF reader. Win/iOS/Android available!
On this week's new episode of Sewing With Nancy, we continue a look back in time to admire the work of quiltmaking pioneers who certainly didn’t have the
Learn about old antique cut glass patterns and understand how to identify valuable cut glass items with rare patterns based on age, color, brand & more!
Antique cut glass patterns portray the peak of craftsmanship preserved and passed down from generation to generation. These patterns are inscribed on glass vess
Second Pattern Today Click to Enlarge Download the Pattern Below Today, I've got two layered patterns to show you. They're pret...
Fancy Antique Alphabet ~ Here's a set of fancy alphabet letters you can use for embroidery or other crafting. Page of letters for monograms.
Antique Limoges China is renowned for its delicate patterns and sophisticated finish. This dinnerware has graced some of the most famous tables in human history
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