2023-08-26 New Publications: IHS motif, Dutch needlework sampler, and a crochet/knitting book from the 1920s

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 […]

2020-11-02 New Publications: Rick Rack Book volume 1 and Dainty Doilies with Clever Crochet Edgings

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2019-11-25 Lovely French crochet, a Dickens book, and a Grand Album with filet patterns.

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2019-08-11 A crochet album, a Workbasket, and a colorful edge design

NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-YS004 Wiener Mode (ed.) – Hakelmuster-Album With 168 illustrations and descriptions. Folder with a textbook and 32 plates of crochet items and techniques. Some look like Irish crochet. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML045 The Workbasket – Volume 4 No. 12 8 pages, page 4 […]