Showing posts with label Embroidery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Embroidery. Show all posts

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

1800's Sewing - The Illuminated Book of Needlework

The Vintage Pattern Files - 1800's Sewing - The Illuminated Book of Needlework

The Illuminated Book of Needlework
comprising knitting, netting, crochet, and embroidery by Mrs. Henry Owen. Preceded by a History of needlework, including an account of the ancient historical tapestries 
Published 1847

Saturday, 15 August 2015

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

1850's Embroidery - The Ladies' Self Instructor


The Ladies' Self Instructor - Millinery and mantua making, embroidery and applique, canvas-work, knitting, netting, and crochet-work
1853 via the Open Library

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Monday, 30 June 2014

Saturday, 28 June 2014

1940's Knitting - Stitchcraft February 1947


Some of the lovely patterns in this issue!




Patterns range in sizes from a 32" to 36" bust

Kindly shared by lovely Caroline, who blogs with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat over at The Sunny Stitcher

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

1920's Embroidery - Cross Stitch Samplers

Free 1920's Embroidery Patterns - Cross Stitch Samplers

A wealth of beautiful cross stitch patterns mostly dating from around the turn of the last century to the 1920's. Kindly reproduced by Sentimental Baby.

Sunday, 30 June 2013

Australian Home Journal 2nd June 1952

Australian Home Journal 2nd June 1952Australian Home Journal 2nd June 1952

A Handsome Couple PG 659

Floral Pram Cover PG 663

Norfolk Jacket PG 683

Carnation Boutonniere  PG 690

Girls Vest & Pantie Set PG 693

Pram Overall Set PG 695

Tulip Jumper PG 697
Little Swiss Maid PG 699
Knit This Smart Jacket PG 700

(please note this is one file with multiple issues enclosed)

Thank you again Denise!

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Saturday, 27 April 2013