NEW PUBLICATIONS G-CW012 IHS motif in cross-stitch A simple IHS motif, taken from an old chalice veil. Image donated by ebay seller cotswoldcats, charted by Sytske Wijnsma. G-AS004 Dutch needlework sampler A needlework sampler also known as “pronklap” to showcase the makers sewing and embroidering abilities. Usually these were made during sewing lessons that were […]
Tag Archives: Beadwork
2023-08-25 New Publications: Exercises in design of ornaments and two small embroidery patterns
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-YS005 J. Carot – Dessin d’Ornement Cahier No. 5 Exercise book, 16 pages not including covers. Each page has a design on the top half, bottom half is empty so the design could be copied by the student. No date given. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. G-AA007 Faudel Phillips & Sons […]
2023-08-24 New Publications: 3D embroidery on filet net, and six small Berlin woolwork patterns
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-YS004 Journal des Demoiselles – Embroidery on filet net Single sheet, pattern printed in blue. A corner design, showing a basket with three-dimensional flowers embroidered on filet net. Also a partially finished embroidery, front and back, in cream linen thread on hand knotted filet net. Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. G-AA006 Hertz […]
2023-08-01 New Publications: Fancy Work, Jenny Brooks catalog 1913, Davis sewing machine, EDM narrow border
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-LP003 Two pages of A Manual of Fancy Work A single sheet, containing two pages of A Manual of Fancy Work, but no other indication given as to date and publisher. Page 2 concerns Luster and Kensington Painting, page 3 The Art of Kensington Embroidery and the Colors of the Different Flowers: a […]
2023-07-26 New Publications: A sock, a sampler, and a small embroidery pattern
NEW PUBLICATIONS M-YS005 Just A Sock Knitting and darning sampler Five views of a small cotton sock. The sock was knitted and then darned and over-embroidered with various stitches. No sign of wear. Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Sock transferred to Textile Research Center 2022. M-TH009 Calla Lily Small printed pattern of a single […]
2023-06-24 New Publications: Four pieces of embroidery in three patterns
NEW PUBLICATIONS C-YS658 Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles – Basket and coaster Single sheet, litho, two patterns and an illustration. Dated January 1856. 7 colors used, printing a bit sloppy. First pattern is part of basket edge, can be repeated to make the basket as wide as required. The illustration shows such a basket. […]
2023-06-14 New Publications: Ouvrages au Crochet, and four miser purses
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-JS001 Collection Ullstein – Ouvrages au Crochet Small nearly square booklet, 48 pages not including covers and advertisements, with basic crochet instructions, and not-so-basic crocheted lace, collars, handbags, jackets, filet crochet, hairpin lace, irish crochet, tunesian crochet, baby and childrens caps, shopping nets, and even a miser purse. Pattern sheet is missing. This […]
2023-05-23 New Publication: Two Beaded Bodice Decorations
NEW PUBLICATION A-YS002 Two Beaded Bodice Decorations Jet beads sewn to black-lined canvas, two different designs, one with fringe. Both for front of gowns only. Date probably around WW1. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Both items transferred to Textile Research Center in Leiden. FUNDRAISING We are currently not actively soliciting donations. If you […]
2022-11-06 New Publication: Kramer u. Co 86 – Vertical bricks repeating pattern
FUNDRAISER Our yearly fundraiser is underway! Our goal is 6000 USD, same as last year, and we’re not starting from zero because some people donate every month. Every little bit is welcome! Our current total is 1976.97 USD. Thank you all for donating! Help us to make it to the next year! Donate to support […]
2022-09-10 New Publication: Musée des Familles – Valance pattern
FUNDRAISING Our yearly fundraiser is underway! Our goal is 6000 USD, same as last year, and we’re not starting from zero because some people donate every month. Every little bit is welcome! Our current total is 815.37 USD. Help us to make it to the next year! Donate to support the Antique Pattern Library project […]