2019-08-06 A filet doily, a Workbasket, and the third Dentelle d’Art album!

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications.   I-LZ001 Filet or embroidery design for a doily or doily edging Quarter pattern of a flower design, hand-inked on semitransparant paper. Most likely intended for a lace edging around a doily. From the collection of the Grassi Museum in Leipzig. Photographed by Enzo Lima, published with […]

2019-08-05 A rose tree embroidery pattern, a Workbasket, and Conovers Making Dresses

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 […]

2019-08-04 Knitting book, a Workbasket, a square embroidery design

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 […]

2019-08-03 A Workbasket, an embroidery booklet and a booklet with drawing examples

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML039 The Workbasket Volume 4 No. 6 8 pages. Crochet: Sombrero and Jug Pan Holders, Luncheon Mats. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with permission of F+W Media. F-IS135 Heinrich Kuehn – unknown album A large handpainted leporello with six pattern sheets, […]

2019-08-02 A Workbasket, half of a cross-stitch alphabet, and a childrens book

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 […]

2019-07-31 A Workbasket, Star Fashions 125, and chimney sweepers in filet

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 […]

2019-07-28 Illustrations from The Pickwick Papers, a Workbasket, and a Trigoulet leporello.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. I-FW003 Dickens – Pickwick Papers Illustrations from the Household Edition of the Charles Dickens’ novel, excellent for theater and costume research. We aim to put all illustrations from Dickens’ books online, as resource for the Dickens project of our sister project Community Virtual Library. Scans donated by […]

2019-07-26 Workbasket, Royal Society Crochet Lessons, and an embroidery pattern.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications.   H-ML033 The Workbasket Volume 3 No. 11 8 page booklet, page 4 and 5 combined. Quilting: Wild Goose Chase. Crochet: 6 different crocheted medaillions. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with permission of F+W Media.   D-SW013 Royal Society Crochet Lessons […]

2019-07-25 Workbasket, Il Punto Filet Album 2, and an IHS motif for a prayer chair.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications.     H-ML032 The Workbasket Volume 3 No. 9 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined. Quilting: Triple Sunflower Quilt. Lapel charms made of yarn, Crochet: Popcorn Bedspread. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with permission of F+W Media.   G-II005 Adele […]

2019-07-23 Gentlemen in ironmongery, half an alphabet, and a Workbasket.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-PG002   Vosmero, Michaële  – Principes Hollandaie et Zelandiae, Domini Frisiae. Wonderful Renaissance era depictions of the previous 500 years or so Dutch and Frisian nobility and their clothing. We have a similar publication from fifty years later, both “based on images in the monastery of Kennemerland”. (See […]