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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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Bucilla (publ.)
Aran Fisherman Sweaters
Vol. 84
Bucilla, N.Y., N.Y. 11101
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32 pages, stapled softcover. Aran Fisherman Sweaters to knit, for men, women, children. A collection of Aran patterns in Bear Brand, Fleisher's, Bucilla Yarns.
Donated by Virginia Behn, scanned by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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K-VB016
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KB027
Knitting VB
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Maison Sajou (publ.)
St. Cecilia
91,207
Maison Sajou
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Handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern of St. Cecilia with her harp. Her feast day is 22th November.
Scan donated by Iva Innocenti, charted by Sytske Wijnsma.
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K-II009
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KB027
Embroidery Charted BerlinWork Tapestry Cross-stitch II
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Kuehn, Heinrich (publ.)
Corner design with violets
14556
Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin
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Handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern on cream cardboard. Corner design with violets, green leaves and blue geometric lines.
Scan donated by Matthijs Ufkes, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma.
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C-YS364
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KB026
BerlinWork Charted Cross-stitch Embroidery MU
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Laudien-Roth
Kerbschnitt
Leipzig-R. 1904
Verlag von E. Haberland
Leipzig,-R, 1904, Verlag von E. Haberland
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Small stapled softcover, 60 pages including covers. About chip carving, from simple exercises to complex designs. Discusses tools, techniques, applications. Fraktur-script.
From the estate of Frans Wijnsma, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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H-XX071
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KB025
Wood Decoration FW
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Les Ouvrages de La Mode Du Jour (publ.)
La Grosse Broderie
Album No. 4
Paris, Les Ouvrages de La Mode Du Jour
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Circa 1930. 48 pages not including covers. Softcover stapled oblong. Fullsize patterns for Richelieu embroidery and cutwork, and illustrations showing items with which the patterns could be used. Price list for fabric with pre-printed patterns.
Scans donated by Willem Kraaij, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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K-WK001
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KB024
Embroidery Richelieu Cutwork WK
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The American Thread Co. (publ.)
Star Needlework Journal
Vol. 1 - No. 1 - Price Five Cents
The American Thread Co.
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1916, 24 pages stapled softcover. This number contains Artistic Crochet patterns, Dainty Embroideries and Cross Stitch Effects, Doilies, Crochet Corners and Boudoir accessories, Irish Crochet Lace Edging and Insertion. All Illustrations taken from Photographs.
Scans donated by Peter Ketels, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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F-WM135
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KB023
Crochet Embroidery Cross-stitch Doilies Irish crochet PK
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Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin (publ.)
Roses and ribbons
14365
Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin
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Handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern. Border design, two bands of roses and ribbons between three narrower terracotta bands of a classical design.
Scans donated by Jackie Isler, from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman. Charted by Sytske Wijnsma
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F-IS051
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KB023
Edge BerlinWork Embroidery Charted Cross-stitch IS
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The Spool Cotton Company (publ.)
Dresses - Crochet for Small Fry
Book No. 211
The Spool Cotton Company
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16 pages stapled softcover, damaged by a vertical fold. Seven patterns for toddlers dresses and an occasional cap, all crocheted.
From the collection of Iva Rose, donated by Peggy April, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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J-PA164
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Crochet PA
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (publ.)
Needle-Art and Health Book
32 pages and 4 for cover
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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32 pages and 4 for cover. Some ideas for embroidery on household linens, intermixed with glowing reviews of various Lydia E. Pinkham medicines for nearly every physical problem women might have. Approx. two thirds reviews, one third embroidery.
From the collection of Folva Miller, donated by her grandson Charles Kite, edited by Sytske Wijnsma
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KB021
Embroidery CL
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The Narrow Fabric Company (publ.)
Nufashond Rick Rack Book
Volume 1
Reading, Penn., The Narrow Fabric Company, 1916, 20 pgs.
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20 pages not including covers. How to use rick rack for decorative edgings, doilies, pin cushions, handkerchiefs, collars, aprons, shawls.
Scans donated by Hope Wright, edited by Sytske Wijnsma
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Edge HW
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Frances A. Harris
Dainty Doilies with Clever Crochet Edges
J.P. Coats Mercerized Crochet
The Spool Cotton Company, New York
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Leaflet No. A 4-4, 6 pages advertising leaflet for J.P. Coats thread, folded in three. Five edgings for round doilies, and advertisements for thread and books.
Donated by Charles Kite, from the collection of his grandmother Folva Miller.
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E-WM063
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KB020
Crochet Edge Doilies CK
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