GUEST POST: THE ANTIQUE PATTERN LIBRARY PROJECT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO METAVERSE LIBRARIES Metaverse Libraries is situated in Canada and registered as a non-profit there. Registration as a charity is in progress. Since the Metaverse Libraries site is not yet fully installed, New Media Arts Inc., has graciously allowed us to publish the Antique Pattern […]
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 […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-NK003 Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine – The Knapsack Bag Handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern for a travelling bag, in purple, cyan, pink and magenta, on grey cardboard. Scanned by Nettie Kraaij, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma. D-YS225 Victoria 1875 – Seven headdresses Single sheet with seven illustrations of headdresses, hair decorations, and hats. Two […]
Anybody living in or near Yuma, Arizona, and willing to lend a hand for one day with sorting and packing books, please contact me on info at newmediaarts.org FUNDRAISING NOW! – Goal: 6000 USD – So far 1663.31 USD – Donate now to support the Antique Pattern Library project to pay for such things as […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. K-SB002 Ullstein 5 – Das Jumper-Buch 40 pages including covers. From the Ullstein series on needlework, a book about sweaters, dresses, vests, hats etc. for women and children. The pattern sheet is missing. Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. J-PA081 Minerva – Style Book Volume 30 48 pages, not including covers. Knitted and crocheted dresses, blouses, vests, collars, hats, purses. Very pre-war sleek and stylish. From the collection of Iva Rose Reproductions, donated by Peggy April, scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see this new publication. K-FW006 M. van Deutekom-van Hasselt – 1001 Pracht Cardboard cover, oblong, bound. 74 pages. Punchwork carpets, tablecovers, tea cosies, hat and jacket. Colored plates and pattern drawings. From the estate of Frans Wijnsma, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
FUNDRAISING NOW! – Goal: 6000 USD – So far 2733.02 – 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 your […]
FUNDRAISING NOW! – Goal: 6000 USD – So far 2526.02 – 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 your […]
FUNDRAISING NOW! — Goal: 6000 USD — So far 2331.02 — 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 your […]