NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML048 The Workbasket Volume 5 No. 3 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Sewing: Pan holder mitt (pattern on missing supplement) but illustrated on page 3, elbow pillow (ditto). Quilting: Poinsettia Quilt. Crochet: Puff Stitch Purse, Puff Stitch Belt, Crocheted Gloves. Scans donated by […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-YS005 School sampler St. Jacobusschool Maker unknown, initals L vd S on first block. Starting with cross-stitch alphabet, sewing seams, more cross-stitch and decorative seams, progressing through backstitch embroidery, making buttonholes, darning, and finally a free form embroidery “My first embroidery”. Such samplers were made during years […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. First of all, a surprise addition: a kind lady emailed me a rewritten version of one of the patterns in 6-AK015 Homemade Gifts from our earliest catalog version. Such additions are very welcome, since the old terminology is not always clear to crocheters of the 21st century, […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-YS004 Wiener Mode (ed.) – Hakelmuster-Album With 168 illustrations and descriptions. Folder with a textbook and 32 plates of crochet items and techniques. Some look like Irish crochet. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML045 The Workbasket – Volume 4 No. 12 8 pages, page 4 […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-FW009 Dickens – The Old Curiosity Shop Illustrations from the Household Edition of the Charles Dickens’ novel, excellent for theater and costume research. Curiosity Shop is set in 1820’s London. From the collection of Frans Wijnsma, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Judith Adele H-ML043 The […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. I-BH003 Corner embroidery with potted rose trees, purple ribbons, red flowers A corner design with potted rose trees, connected with a red flower guirlande and purple ribbons. Probably from one of the embroidery albums of Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin. Images donated by ebay seller birdsinhand, thank you! Charted […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-SB001 Bernat Handicrafter Book No. 65 60 pages, 4 missing (29-30-31-32). Leaflet about interchangeable yarns stapled to cover (4 pages). All knitting: dresses, pullovers, vests, sweaters. Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML040 The Workbasket Volume 4 No. 7 8 pages, page 4 and […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML038 The Workbasket Volume 4 No. 5 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Quilting: Starfish quilt. Crochet: Bath mat and lid cover, Hit and Miss Afghan. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with permission of F+W Media. F-IS004 Heinrich […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. I-BP001 Royal Society – Crochet & Knitting No. 15 40 pages (excluding cover) with all kinds of knitted and crocheted garments and hats. Scans donated by Bev Pisko, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML037 Aunt Martha’s Workbasket Volume 4 No. 4 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML036 Aunt Martha’s Workbasket Volume 4 No. 3 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Household tips, quilting: The Breeches Quilt, wrapping packages and tying ribbons in bows, crochet: Directions for Crocheted Edges, sewing: making cushions from rag rugs, and more household tips. Scans donated […]