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-NK001 P. Trübe 4741 – Filet pattern Single sheet, printed filet pattern of a bouquet in an abstract border. Scan donated by Nettie Kraaij, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma. M-AW003 Lacy Crochet Vest Single sheet crochet pattern for a hip-length sleeveless vest with two tassel-ended cords as closure. No publication date or […]
FUNDRAISER Our yearly fundraiser is underway! Our goal is 6000 USD, same as last year, and we’re not starting from zero because some people donate every month. Every little bit is welcome! Our current total is 3832.58 USD, more than halfway! Thank you all for donating! Help us to make it to the next year! […]
FUNDRAISING NOW! – Goal: 6000 USD – So far 2413.31 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 […]
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 the new publications. H-ML058 The Workbasket Volume 6 No. 3 8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Hot Dish Mats, round and oval, Needlepoint Panholders. Paperwork: Christmas card designs. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current […]
NEW PUBLICATIONS Go to https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org to see the new publications. J-SB001 Bernat Handicrafter Book No. 65 60 pages, 4 missing (29-30-31-32). Leaflet about interchangeable yarns stapled to cover (4 pages). All knitting: dresses, pullovers, vests, sweaters. Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. H-ML040 The Workbasket Volume 4 No. 7 8 pages, page 4 and […]