Old embroidery designs

Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (back cover) Lucky for you over the next few weeks I’ll be posting all the good, the bad, and the ugly afghan patterns your twitchy little fingers could ever hope to knit or crochet! Here are some Embroidery Stitches to wet your appetite…

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I promised to show you this, my crewel embroidery piece 'Tree of Life' started and completed in the mid 1970's. I recall it took me perhaps a couple of years, picking it up now and then between family and work commitments when we lived in Massachusetts. I bought it as a kit - complete with the skeins of wools in beautiful colors, printed Belgian linen, and stitch instructions - offered by one of the most admired American stitchery women ever, the late Elsa Williams. After a lengthy search…

Rajasthan, the North-Western state of India, has a centuries-old repute for its traditional forms of art revolving around fashion. They gave the world the colorful, much-loved tie-dye (which became…

Vintage Blooms Digital PDF Embroidery Pattern Instant Download Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just getting started, this charming design is perfect for you. The finished piece will look stunning displayed in your space or as a heartfelt gift for someone special. Hand embroidery is a wonderful way to engage in an ages-old traditional craft, unwind and indulge in a relaxing hobby that brings simple joy and creative outlet. ------------------------ ꕥ PDF Printable Tracing Pattern: Easily…

The Antique Pattern Library is a real gem of a site when it comes to free online needlework books – it’s an on-going effort of many to preserve old needlework books that are in the public domain. If you haven’t visited the Antique Pattern Library lately, you might want to take a look at some ...

Unknown. Design for a white-work embroidery pattern. British, 1810-1825

A review of a free ebook A Book of designs which is a collection of 154 pages suitable of hand embroidery using surface embroidery stitches

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