2021-07-05 New Publication: The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 2

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. H-ML104 The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 2 8 pages, 4 and 5 combined. Crochet: mitt, panholder, can cover. Quilting: Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill. Crochet: Bib and tray mat, crocheted Hardanger lace. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of […]

2021-07-04 New Publication: Spool Cotton Company 163 – Doilies

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. L-OS002  Spool Cotton Company 163 – Doilies 24 pages stapled softcover booklet. Copyright 1941. Some basic instructions on the next-to-last page, otherwise crocheters are expected to understand the patterns. All doilies, some filet crochet, some floral designs, table runners, placemats, and two knitted doilies. From the […]

2021-06-28 New Publications: Sajou embroidery and Cousine Claire filet

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. L-NK001 Cousine Claire – Le Filet-Crochet 28 pages including covers. Photographs of various filet patterns, some known from other publications. No descriptions given. Crochet work imitating Filet, allowing easy execution of various motifs, squares, triangles, circular, insertions, laces, intended to decorate embroidered fabric. Also suitable for […]

2021-06-02 New Publication: The Workbasket Vol. 16 No. 2

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. J-JN002 The Workbasket Vol. 16 No. 2 64 pages. Crochet: Vanity Set and Scarf. Winding lampshades, ceramic pins. Crocheted Baby Set. Aunt Ellen’s Club Notes. Crocheted Pan Holder Set, Embroidered Christmas Cards. Quilting: Pilgrim Boy Block. Knitting: Cable Stitch Tam. Tatting: Tatted Collar. Crochet: Night Table Doily, […]

2021-05-16 New Publication: Needlecraft Magazine Vol. VIII No. 3

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. L-AK001 Needlecraft Magazine Vol. VIII No. 3 November 1916 24 pages not including covers. Filet crochet, Needlecraft’s Gift-Box, Maltese Work with Tatting and Crochet, Centerpiece as a Christmas Gift, Carriage-Set for the Baby, Needlecrafters’ Own Page, Casserole Cooking, Gifts for the Baby, Ivy-Vine Insertion, Counterpane in Knitting […]

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 […]

2021-02-28 New Publication: Minerva Style Book Vol. 71

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. J-PA111 Minerva Style Book – Volume 71 36 pages stapled softcover. Knitted and crocheted womens clothing. Dresses, skirts, blouses, vests, slipovers, jackets, cardigans. Patterns 7101 and 7103 to 7114. No copyright date. From the collection of Iva Rose Reproductions, book donated by Peggy April, scanned by Tamara […]

2021-02-23 New Publication: The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 1

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. H-ML103 The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 1 Crochet: crocheted flower pot covers, basket-of-violets sachet, shoe bags, corcheted thread holder or basket. Knitting: jiffy knit socks, cap, and mittens, round knitting. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, […]

2020-12-25 New Publications: Two Weldon’s Practical Needlework, an embroidery pattern and a booklet with template examples.

FUNDRAISING NOW! – Goal: 6000 USD – So far 4293.31 USD – Donate now to support the Antique Pattern Library project to pay for such things as database and website development, web hosting costs, data entry, scanning equipment, and help us meet the public funding ratio, which allows us to keep our nonprofit status, making […]