2021-03-12 New Publication: The Workbasket, Vol. 14 No. 12

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. J-JN001 The Workbasket Vol. 14 No. 12 Modern Handcraft Inc. (publ.) 32 pages. Crochet: bedspread “Stardust”, hot dish mat, imitation tatted medaillion, crocheted picot edge, Points and picots doily, all-over crocheting for dresses. Tatting: tatted alphabet. Knitting: baby’s helmet. Pottery and ceramics, glove making. Scans donated by […]

2020-04-24 New Publications: The Exhibition Tatting book, a drawing exercise book, and two embroidery patterns

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see these new publications. K-YS008 Riego de la Branchardiere, Eleanor – The Exhibition Tatting Book 32 pages including covers. Ten tatting patterns, edgings, collars, trimmings, insertions. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma K-TT001 Guiard, E.L.A. – Dessin d’Ornement a la Plume Stapled softcover, 65 numbered pages. A school […]

2020-04-19 New Publications: Edgings for all purposes, and two embroidery patterns.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see these new publications. K-II002 Hertz & Wegener (publ.) – Portrait of a shaggy dog Single sheet, handpainted pattern of the head of a shaggy dog, in white and brownish colors. Scan donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Sytske Wijnsma G-KR021 J. & P. Coats (publ.) – Edgings for […]

2020-04-15 New Publications: Workbasket, Knitted and Crocheted Gifts, and cross-stitch alphabets

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see these new publications. K-YS007 Neueste Stickmuster-Alphabets 8 pages oblong, not including covers. One large alphabet and two small ones. Printed in blue. Probably German, the English title is badly translated. Scans donated and charted by Sytske Wijnsma. K-WP001 Star Gift Book No. 48 – Gifts, knitted and crocheted […]

2020-02-18 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 5

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. H-ML095 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 5 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Tatting: Lesson 2 on How To Tat. Cross-stitch / Crochet: Picture chair set or pillow top “Let’s be friends” with horse and dog. Crochet: Knot Stitch Scarf. Scans donated by Melora […]

2020-02-17 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 4

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. H-ML094 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 4 8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: handbag. Tatting: How to tat, Lesson 1. Quilting: Basket of Roses. Knitting: Victory Stripe Afghan or Baby Robe. Scans donated by Melora Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind […]

2020-02-16 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 7

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. H-ML097 The Workbasket Volume 9 No. 7 8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Pineapple panholder, Grapefruit panholder. Quilting: Gardener’s Prize. Tatting: Tatted Edgings, five different one-shuttle designs. Scans donated by Melora Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, […]

2020-02-13 Hauser – Frivolités

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication.   B-YS085 Hauser – Frivolités Entworfen u. ausgeführt v. P. Hauser Softcover, 62 pages not including cover. Two parts, first explanation and designs for tatted edgings, second application of tatting to clothes and household linens. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

2020-02-11 Aunt Ellen’s How To Book on Needlework

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. K-AK001 Aunt Ellen’s How To Book on Needlework for readers of The Workbasket 64 pages including covers. A guide for beginners and reference for experienced needleworkers, explaining the basics of crochet (including left-handed crocheting), hairpin lace, knitting, tatting, netting, embroidery, smocking, huck weaving, needlepoint, rug making, hemstitching, […]

2020-01-27 Riego de la Branchardiere – The Royal Tatting Book

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication.   K-ME001 Riego de la Branchardiere – The Royal Tatting Book Small oblong booklet, containing The Denmark Antimacassar, Edging (Lily of the Valley Pattern), Vandyke Border, Border (Mignionette Pattern), Narrow Edging, Simple Edging, Oval D’Oyley or Antimacassar, Guipure Trimming, Insertion. Lovely and intricate patterns. Scans donated and […]