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 […]
NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. L-CL001 The Needlewoman – Embroidery Stitches 16 page stapled booklet, containing instructions for basic embroidery stitches. Bullion stitch, button stitch, chain stitch, couching, daisy stitch, darned blanket stitch, darning, feathering, fancy cord, finger cord, herringbone stitch, overcasting, fly stitch, satin stitch, french knots, knot stitch, long and […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-YS005 School sampler St. Jacobusschool Maker unknown, initals L vd S on first block. Starting with cross-stitch alphabet, sewing seams, more cross-stitch and decorative seams, progressing through backstitch embroidery, making buttonholes, darning, and finally a free form embroidery “My first embroidery”. Such samplers were made during years […]