This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain, to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available, for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses.

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Calendar 1927

Rubyit of Omar Khayyam

Bi-weekly calendar of the year 1927, with on each page three verses of the Rubyit of Omar Khayyam. This calendar is suitable for the year 2022. On the back a small calendar for the year 1928.

From the estate of Frans Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

E-YS035

C

LB01B

FW

The Wildspur Way

Agents - C. Swatton Co., Drapers, PURLEY

Stapled oblong softcover booklet, 12 pages including covers. An advertisement leaflet with nine items illustrated in color, showing possible use of Wildspur embroidery threads. The actual traced patterns aren't included, but could be obtained from the supplier. Table centre or tray cloth, Orchid tea cloth, May Flower cushion, border designs, djibbeh for a young girl, tea cosy, explanation of embroidery stitches.

Booklet donated by Peggy April, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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W

LB01A

Embroidery

PA

Spool Cotton Company (publ.)

Tatting - Luncheon sets, Doilies, Collars, Edgings

Book No. 183

1942, The Spool Cotton Company

24 pages including covers. Luncheon sets containing centerpiece, place doilies, bread and butter plate doilies, and even glass doilies. Bread tray doilies, a tatted corner for a linen doily, collars and cuffs, kerchief edgings, flower spray and boutonniere, T-square tablecloth insertion, motifs for household linens, curtain pulls, doilies, edgings suitable for towels and other purposes.

Book donated by Janet Porsche, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library.

J-JP005

S

LB019

Tatting

JP

Kuehn, Heinrich (publ.)

Moderne Stickvorlagen - No. 774

Dessins de Broderies Modernes

Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin

Leporello with on one side six patterns pages in two colors: five wide corner designs, five medium corner designs, three very narrow ones and three narrow borders, as well as one all-over repeating floral pattern. On the other side three alphabets known from other Heinrich Kuehn publications, the curly-letters on three pages, the gothic alphabet on two pages, and the remaining page italic capitals.

Scans donated by Jackie Isler, from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman. Charted and edited by Sytske Wijnsma

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LB018

Alphabet

Embroidery

Charted

Corner

Edge

Cross-stitch

Beading

IS

The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 1

Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale

Kansas City, Modern Handcraft

8 pages. Knitting: Spiderweb Fascinator. Sewing: Apron From a Towel. Crochet: Bandeau, Brooch and Earrings, Frills, Snowflake, Curtain Tie Back and Napkin Ring in Crocheted Needlepoint (with a charted alphabet), Crocheted Dish Cloth, Crocheted Hot Dish Mats.

Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder.

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W

LB017

Charts

Alphabet

Knitting

Crochet

Sewing

ML

Spool Cotton Company (publ.)

Doilies

Book No. 184

1942, The Spool Cotton Company

24 pages, stapled softcover, copyright 1942. Crocheted and knitted doilies, some filet crochet charts. Irish Crochet Doily, luncheon sets, table runners. Chic Circles, Rose o'Summer doily, Two-in-One, Williamsburg doily, Doily Drama with flower motif, Flowerstrewn runner with flower motifs,Scallop Shell small doilies and centerpiece, Midsummer Day runner, Hero's Salute filet crochet with eagle and shields, As You Like It tray doily, Staff of Life bread tray filet crochet doily, Lazy Susan filet crochet placemat, Hemlock Ring knitted doily, Starry Night knitted doily, Marlborough crocheted luncheon set, Flower Spoke crocheted doily, Chatelaine luncheon set, doilies in four sizes, Please Check It checkerboard patterned runner, Heart's Ease, floral doily, Whirl-a-way crocheted pinwheel doily, Pinwheel Trio doilies.

Book donated by Judith Parrish, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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S

LB016

Charts

Crochet

Filet crochet

Irish crochet

JP

Stella d'Italia

No. 25

Oblong softcover stapled album, 16 pages not including covers. Approx. 1920 (estimate seller). Two alphabets, border and corner designs, several names and on the back cover embroideries for redwork or similar. The backcover originally had a purple background, now white, to make the patterns more legible.

From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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S

LB015

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

II

American Thread Co. (publ.)

Crochet For Christmas

Star Christmas Book No. 94

American Thread Company

16 pages, stapled softcover. Small crocheted items for Christmas: St Nick yarn doll, Cornucopia, Snowman, Tree Top Angel, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Snowflakes, Christmas bells, Shade Pulls, Christmas Lapel Ornaments, Christmas Tree Potholder, Bun Warmer, Glass Jacket, Santa Claus Doll, Mary Christmas Doll, Fairy Princess Doll.

From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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A

LB014

Crochet

OS

American Thread Co. (publ.)

The Variety Book of Crochet

Book 10

American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York, NY

Stapled softcover, 32 pages including cover. Designs by Cecilia Vanek. Curtain pulls, pot holders, filet scarf with squirrels, bread tray doily, hot plate mats, filet square motifs, star doily, two other round doilies, curtains, curtain tie backs, tea cloth, luncheon set, dressoir scarf, chair sets, face cloth, carnation dish cloth.

From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Textile Research Center in Leiden.

L-OS005

A

LB013

Charts

Crochet

Filet crochet

OS

The Spool Cotton Company (publ.)

Sewing for Babies

Book No. S-12

1943 The Spool Cotton Company

24 pages including covers. Wartime publication about how to sew a baby layette, all basic necessities for baby care. Most patterns referred to were sold separately by different publishers, a list is given with each item. Applique baby quilt and terry cloth toys for which patterns are included.

From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

L-OS003

S

LB012

Sewing

Quilting

OS

Album Roma

N. 34

Stapled softcover, oblong, 16 pattern pages. No date or maker given. All whitework embroidery patterns, no charted designs. Two alphabets and various borders and motifs, some including other initials and names. Probably around 1910.

From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

L-II001

A

LB011

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

II

Spool Cotton Co. (publ.)

Choice designs in Crochet

Book 69

The Spool Cotton Company

28 pages including covers. Lace Frill Jabot, Cluny Collar and Cuffs, Cowl Yoke Blouse, Fedora Hat, Regal Turban, The Co-Ed, Bellhop Hat, Debonnaire, Knot Stitch Frill Collar and Jabot, Peter Pan Frill, Waistcoat, Eton Tailored Collar Set, Shirtwaist Blouse, Chain Link Belt and Pocket Set, Dolman Two-Piece Dress, Dotted Crocheted Cardigan, Edgings, Popcorn Trail Bedspread, Flower Field Mat, Hailstone Medaillion Table Mat.

Book donated by Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma

L-OS004

S

LB010

Crochet

OS

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