2023-08-11 New Publications: The Magic of Crochet and Sofa Cushion in Leviathan Work

NEW PUBLICATIONS N-NK005 Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine -Sofa Cushion in Leviathan Work Single sheet, printed on cream paper. Geometric square design in four colors. Leviathan work is also known as Smyrna stitch, a cross-stitch and a plus stitch (vertical and horizontal) to make a square. The stitch covers a larger area than a simple cross-stitch would. […]

2021-08-10 New Publication: Andreas Bretschneider’s Neues Modelbuch

NEW PUBLICATION Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publication. E-WM050 A. Bretschneider’s Neues Modelbuch Nineteenth Century reprint of the pattern book of Andreas Bretschneider, edition of 1619. 46 pattern pages. The blank pages have been omitted. All whitework or color embroidery, no filet or cross-stitch patterns. This reprint contains leaves from different original copies. Additional links […]

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, […]

2020-04-15 New Publications: Workbasket, Knitted and Crocheted Gifts, and cross-stitch alphabets

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see these new publications. K-YS007 Neueste Stickmuster-Alphabets 8 pages oblong, not including covers. One large alphabet and two small ones. Printed in blue. Probably German, the English title is badly translated. Scans donated and charted by Sytske Wijnsma. K-WP001 Star Gift Book No. 48 – Gifts, knitted and crocheted […]

2019-08-14 A Workbasket, an embroidery pattern, and Carita’s book Lacis.

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML048 The Workbasket Volume 5 No. 3 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Sewing: Pan holder mitt (pattern on missing supplement) but illustrated on page 3, elbow pillow (ditto). Quilting: Poinsettia Quilt. Crochet: Puff Stitch Purse, Puff Stitch Belt, Crocheted Gloves. Scans donated by […]

2019-08-01 A Workbasket, 1920-modern letter design, and a Royal Society booklet

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. I-BP001 Royal Society – Crochet & Knitting No. 15 40 pages (excluding cover) with all kinds of knitted and crocheted garments and hats. Scans donated by Bev Pisko, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML037 Aunt Martha’s Workbasket Volume 4 No. 4 8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined […]

2019-07-20 Three new publications: a Workbasket, a tatting book, and an embroidery pattern

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. H-ML027 Aunt Martha’s Workbasket Volume 3 No 4 Crochet: French Marigolds, Disk Collar. Knitting: Gloves. Quilting: Ring around the Star, String of Beads, Snowball. Various household tips. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with permission of F+W Media.   B-YS075 Brigitta Hochfelden […]

2019-07-07 New publication: Gloves and mittens for the entire family

For the new publication, go to http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/news.htm J-OS002 Bucilla 19 Gloves and Mittens For the entire family. 16p booklet with knitted gloves and mittens in all sizes and shapes. Patterns from 441 to 453. From the collection of Orna Smith, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Donate now to support the Antique Pattern Library project to pay […]