Thanks to university libraries and dedicated individuals in the United States and around the world, it is possible to find hundreds of free, out-of-copyright needlework and embroidery books and pat…

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Old hand embroidery and needlework books mesmerize me. Vintage embroidery books appeal to me more than new embroidery books do. I love reading old needlework books – sometimes, because they crack me up, and sometimes, because they make me think. There is such a pleasure in thumbing through old books on hand embroidery – from ...

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Illus. (2 col.) incl. col. title-page and plate, and patterns (some folding) Rutt 5 Explore this and other items from our digitised collections on the...

A manual of Art Embroidery, Needlework and Knitting

As promised, here are some terrific vintage cross stitch patterns free for your use -- enjoy! These patterns came from my vintage pattern book collection dated to the 1910s and 1920s. The beauty of these patterns is that they are, for the most part small, so they can be stitched relatively quickly. And there is no color chart for embroidery floss, so you can adjust the colors to your personal preference easily to match your decor. These little cuties would look so pretty on a baby's dress or…

If you have a chance this weekend, you'll definitely want to take some time to browse through Antique Pattern Library. If you're not familiar with Antique Pattern Library, it's a real bonanza when it comes to needlework books in the public domain. The folks behind Antique Pattern Library do a

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Buy a cheap copy of Vintage Stitching Treasury: More Than... book by Suzanne McNeill. Crafting trendsetter Suzanne McNeill shows how to use vintage embroidery to add a nostalgic touch to anything you sew. Throughout the years, women have decorated... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.