2024-02-23 New Publications: Star Needlework Journal, a Workbasket, and several embroidery patterns

GUEST POST: THE ANTIQUE PATTERN LIBRARY PROJECT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO METAVERSE LIBRARIES Metaverse Libraries is situated in Canada and registered as a non-profit there. Registration as a charity is in progress. Since the Metaverse Libraries site is not yet fully installed, New Media Arts Inc., has graciously allowed us to publish the Antique Pattern […]

2024-01-05 New Publications: Doilies, Doilies and more doilies, an Embroiderers Alphabet mainly for research, and three embroidery patterns.

NEW PUBLICATIONS F-IS031 [Heinrich Kuehn] 14190 – Four deer Handpainted pattern on grey cardboard. Attributed to Heinrich Kuehn in Berlin based on the medals shown at the top. Four deer, two with horns and two without, in a landscape. Scans donated by Jackie Isler, from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman, edited and […]

2023-08-16 New Publications: Grape Panholders, a prayer chair seat pattern, and Star Book 100 Edgings

NEW PUBLICATIONS M-AW004 Corn and Grape Panholders Singe sheet, one side printed, unknown publisher. Pattern for crocheted panholders, one in the shape of a bunch of grapes, the other in the shape of a corn cob. Scan donated and edited by Alex Welch. L-PC006 Journal des Jeunes Personnes – Prayer chair seat with cross and […]

2022-07-20 New Publication: Star Book 35 – Hats and Bags and Beanies

NEW PUBLICATION M-TK003 Star Book 35 – Hats and Bags and Beanies 24 pages including covers, softcover. All kinds of head-covers, inspired by various famous paintings. Beret, snood, headband, pillbox, even a Flemish drape. Several matching bags are included. From the collection of Tina Kaczanowski, scanned by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.   FUNDRAISING […]

2021-05-25 New Publication: Star Variety of Knitted and Crocheted Models

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. L-WK001 Star Book 21 – Star Variety of Knitted and Crocheted Models 32 pages stapled booklet. Knitted and crocheted gifts for her, him, baby, and the home. Bed jacket, bed slippers, cardigan, collar and cuff set, gloves, handbags, house slippers, jabot, crocheted jewelry, knitting bags, shopping bag, […]