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--Arte e Diletto. Milano, Giovinezza, 1914, 15 pages. Scanned
by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited by Judith Combs. Art deco cross stitch charts of
stylized floral borders and corners, alphabets and a wonderful steamship.
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--DMC Punto di Marca 1a Serie.
Mulhouse, France, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie,
[first pub. c.1895, 12 patterns]. Scanned by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited by
Judith Combs. Italian edition - needlepoint or cross stitch patterns for
alphabets, borders, hot air balloons, auto, boats, bicycles.
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--Il Punto Filet. Casa Editrice
Sonzogno, Milano, 1905, 63 pages. Scanned by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited by Judith
Combs. Wonderful filet pattern book with hundreds of charted designed that
will work for cross stitch, filet crochet or any charted needlework.
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-- Lady's Book of
Knitting, Containing New and Easy Patterns of Useful and Ornamental Work.
Compiled and Edited by a Lady Expert, Who Has Conscientiously Tested All of
Them. Boston:
N.D. Whitney & Co., 73 pgs. microfiched at Harvard University,
Widener Library, scans photo edited by Judith Combs may2007. Thorough
explanations on the construction of knitted stockings, along with fancy
patterns for sweaters, blankets, trimmings and baby items.
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--Needlework Copie Book:
Toilette Present for Ladies:
?publisher c.1880. Scans donated by Hope A. Wright May 2008. Sixteen cross
stitch alphabet patterns for monograms in a wide variety of typefaces, and
some Greek and classical borders.
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-- [Beehive Knitting
Booklets No. 9] Woolcraft, A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet,
New and Enlarged Edition, Reliable Instructions on the Use of Knitting Wools
in the production by hand of Serviceable Garments for Every-day Wear. Halifax,
England, Patons & Baldwins Ltd., [c.1915], 64pgs. Scans donated and photo
edited by Enfys apr2007. Knitting and crochet instructions, hook sizing
graph, patterns for babies, hats, shawls, vests, mittens, gloves, stockings,
blankets and a fabulous tea cozy.
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-- Album 383. Germany, c.
1900, 6 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs aug2006.
Colored charts for floral sprays and corners, suitable for cross-stitch or
beading.
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-- American Lace
Maker (Illustrated) Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. St. Louis, Mo.:
Torchon Lace Company, 1904, 34 pgs in ea. vol. Scans donated by Digital
Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Instructions and illustrations for
making bobbin lace; patterns for a variety of fine lace borders.
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-- Centerpieces
and Other New Designs. Comfort Vol.37 No. 4 [Feb 1925]. Augusta, Maine:
W.H. Gannett, p8. Scan donated by Digital Archive oct2006, photo edited
jcombs. Crocheted and tatted edgings, borders, doily.
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--Kreuzstitch und Filetmuster
aus Graubünden,
Herausgegeben von der Bündnerischen Vereinigung für Heimatschutz. Gedruckt
bei Bischofberger & Hotzenköcherle, Chur Zürich, 1927. Scans donated by
Annick Chartier, photo edited by Judith Combs 2008. (some plates missing).
Cross stitch and filet instructions (in German) in vol. 1, illustrative
plates in vol. 2, and charts in vol. 3, many based on medieval, renaissance
and neo-classical patterns. Formal borders, corners and medallions of birds,
flowers, dragons, hunting scenes.
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-- La Tapisserie
au Point de Croix, Collection JS, Paris, [c. 1900, 4 plates + ads, most
pages missing]. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs
nov2007. Dazzling stylized tapestry or cross stitch designs - charts for
cushion, bag, chair back.
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--Royal Society Tatting and Crochet
Lessons Vol.1 No. 5.
New York,
H.R. Verran, 1915, 47 pages. Scans donated by Cheri, photo edited by Judith
Combs. Basic crochet and tatting instructions, patterns for nightgown yoke,
dresser set, candle shade, baskets, a wonderful Irish Lace Collar, cushions,
bags, scarf, centerpiece, edgings, a muffler and charming curtain pulls.
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--The
Toy Shop,
and The Christmas Tree, excerpted
Godey’s Ladies Book and Magazine, 1860, Scanned and photo edited by Hope
Wright. Illustrations and descriptions of Christmas ornaments and toys.
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--Wax
Flowers, How to Make Them, with New Methods of Sheeting Wax, Modelling Fruit,
&c.
Boston, J.E.
Tilton and Co, 1864, 116 pages plus ads. Scans donated by Hope Wright,
August 2008. Mid-Victorian craft nearly lost to today’s world.
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A. Crespel DAe.
Le Filet Brodé. Lille,
France,
[c.1900], 34 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs
sep2006. Many plates illustrating embroidered net; most of the plates are
clear enough to use as charts for filet crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Borders,
squares, scenes from fairy tales, myths, tarot cards, heraldic devices.
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American Red Cross. Knitting
patterns. Washington,
D.C., American National Red
Cross [1939-1945]. Donated by American Red Cross, Susan Robbins Watson,
Archivist, Hazel
Braugh Records
Center and Archives,
photo edited Judith Combs nov.2007. Knitting patterns for walking cast toe
sock, adult and child sweaters, cap for bandaged head, simple afghan, gloves,
muffler, socks, for war relief efforts.
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An American Lady. Winter
Gift for Ladies, being Instructions in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work,
Containing the Newest and Most Fashionable Patterns, revised and enlarged by
an American lady. Philadelphia:
G.B. Zeiber & Co., 1848, 65 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs, photo edited
Luann Pfost Jan2007. One of the oldest American booklets with crochet
patterns - interesting insights on clothing and color tastes of the 1840's.
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Antoinette, Marie. How
to Crochet Beautiful Cluny
Laces, Book No. 04. St. Louis,
Mo., E.C. Spuehler, [c.1915],
15 pgs. Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, photoedited Judith Combs may2007.
Lavish laces for piano and library scarves, collars, pillows, doilies,
lingerie.
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Antoinette, Marie. How
to Crochet Cluny Laces, A Manual of Practical Instructions In Making Laces
for Library Scarfs, Piano Scarfs, Centerpieces, Yokes, Auto and Boudoir Caps,
Bed-Spreads, Curtains, Door-Panels, Medallions, Insertions, Doilies,
Cushions, etc., Book No. 5A. Chicago:
Novelty Art Studios, 1915, 13 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs aug2006.
Crocheted laces to imitate a French bobbin lace that typically has leaf or
petal shapes connected by bars. Marie Antoinette later published under the
name Hees.
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Baer, Mrs. R.H., et
al. Some Simple and Pretty Trimmings, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr
1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans
donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke may2006. Easy crocheted edgings,
including an early “Mile-a-Minute” pattern.
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Barsaloux, Elsa
etal. Priscilla Sweater Book Including
Hats, Caps, and other accessories with Directions for Working. Boston,
Priscilla Publishing, 1917, 48pgs.
Scans donated by Karen Ann Lenard 2009-03. Basic knitting and crocheting instructions,
and a wide variety of patterns for sweaters and accessories, some for full
figures, many of which are surprisingly modern. Also baby and children and men's patterns.
The hats are fabulous.
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Batt, Georgette. Priscilla
Yoke Book. Boston:
Priscilla Publishing, 1916, 40 pgs + foldout charts. Scans donated by Gail
Owens, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Crocheted and tatted patterns for
lingerie yokes (many would be good for modern blouses and collars), including
Maltese (hairpin) crochet and filet charts.
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Beeton, Isabella. Beeton’s
Book of Needlework Consisting of Descriptions and Instructions, Illustrated
by Six Hundred Engravings, of Tatting Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Knitting
Patterns, Netting Patterns, Embroidery Patterns, Point Lace Patterns, Guipure
D’Art, Berlin Work, Monograms, Initials and Names, Pillow Lace, and Lace
Stitches. London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1870, 592 pgs.
Project Gutenberg e-book, converted to pdf format Judith Combs apr2006. An
enormous and wonderful book, essential for understanding late Victorian
needlework.
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Best, Vera. Italian
Lace, Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke
sep2006. Lovely “Cluny”
type crocheted border.
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Betsworth, Ettie. A
Dainty Collar, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke apr 2006. Delicate
tatted wheel motifs.
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Bodwell, Addie May. A
Handsome Centerpiece With Crocheted Border, Needlecraft Vol. VIII No. 12, Aug
1917. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans
donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke feb2006. Medallion and scalloped edging
for a large embroidered centerpiece.
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Boucherit, Eduard,
ed., Grand Album de Modelès pour Filet
No. 3, 139 Dessins Variés. Paris, É. Boucherit, [c.1908], [missing pages
4,8,43]. Scanned and photo edited by Yvonne deVries oct2007. Filet charts for
crochet, beading, embroidery on net, etc.. Formal and floral designs, birds,
mythical creatures, church motifs, Japanese inspired scenes, in edgings,
large squares for centerpieces.
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Brainerd
& Armstrong. The Last and Best Book
on Art Needlework. New London, Conn. [c.1895] 118 pgs. Scanned and
photoedited by Luann Pfost 2009-03. Huge collection of embroidery, crochet
and knitting patterns for silk threads and yarns, including descriptions of
the thread itself, hundreds of stitches and types of needlework, and
beautiful illustrations. Socks, mittens, motifs, chains, edgings, bags, ties,
bags, belts, tassels, fan, slippers, lamp shade, garter, suspenders,
embroidered flowers.
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Brown, Anna Wuerful.
The A.W.B. Crochet Book No. 1, Beautiful new designs published for the first
time in Irish Crochet, filet worked in colors, and Venetian or Macramé
Crochet with correct position of hands, and needle, stitches and lessons,
fully illustrated. Toledo,
Ohio: Anna Wuerful Brown, 1913,
33 pgs. Scans donated by Cheri, photo edited Judith Combs jan2006. Unusual
patterns for motifs, crocheted braid and medallions (many butterflies) with
illustrations for collars and cuffs, jabots, bags, candle shade, yoke,
edgings and insertions.
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Brown, Nellie Clark.
How to Make Battenberg and Point Lace. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1900, 43 pgs.
Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Clear and complete
instructions for making many needle lace stitches to be used on their own or
with braids or netting; washing instructions for the completed laces.
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Butterick Publishing Co. Uses of Crepe and Tissue Paper. New York, Metropolitan
Pamphlet Series, Vol 8 No 1, March 1895. 93 pages plus ads. Scans
donated and by Hope Wright, August 2008. Instructions for making
flowers, gifts, home décor, and paper dolls with crepe dresses.
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Carter, W. Royal
Crochet Worker, No. 1. London:
Carliles, Pittman & Co., [c.1860], p1-16. Scans donated and photo edited
by Judith Combs feb2006. Victorian lace edgings, collars and cuffs, filet
crochet table linens.
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Carter, W. Royal
Crochet Worker, No. 2. London:
J.T. Wood, [c. 1860], p 17-32. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs
jan2006. Continuation of book No. 1: Doilies and more filet designs.
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Carter, W. Royal
Crochet Worker, No. 6. London:
J.T. Wood, [c. 1860], p 81-96. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys
mar2006. We’re still looking for Nos. 3 through 5! More crocheted edgings,
collars and cuffs.
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Cartier-Bresson. Monogrammes:
Album Contenant des Modles D’Alphabets Classiques & Modernes pour le
Lingerie et le Linge de Maison. Paris, Cartier-Bresson [c.1915, 34 pages].
Scanned by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited by Judith Combs. Cross stitch and other
embroidery charts for traditional and art deco alphabets.
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Clark, Winifred. Bungalow
Crochet Book, New Crochet Designs in Bungalow Aprons, Household Linens, etc.
with complete instructions. "Winifred" Series Book No. 4. St. Louis, Mo.,
W.L.M. Clark, 15 pgs. Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, photo edited by Judith
Combs may2007. Charming aprons, boudoir caps, curtains, pillows, rag rug,
doilies, napkin rings, and a "Monkey Face Portier".
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Cordet, Adeline. Crocheted
Edgings and Insertions, Book No. Two. St. Louis, Missouri:
Valley Supply Co., 1912, 15 pgs. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke jan2006.
Classic and beautiful edgings, medallions, squares and camisole yokes,
including spider and filet patterns.
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Cordet, Adeline. Edgings
in Crochet With Complete Instructions, Book No. Four, 50 Designs For All
Purposes. St. Louis, Missouri: Valley Supply Co., 1916, 15 pgs.
Scans donated by Cheri, photo edited Judith Combs sep2006. More classic
edgings, insertions, medallions, squares, doilies, and fringes, including
spider patterns and a wonderful grape border.
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Corticelli [01] Lessons
in Crochet, Also a Few New Designs for Knitting, Book No. 1. Florence, Mass.:
Corticelli Silk Mills, 1916, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith
Combs jun2006. Crochet stitch guide, patterns for crocheted laces, Irish
Crochet motifs (butterflies), slippers, bags, a gentleman’s scarf, boudoir
caps, crocheted lace baskets, coasters, knit and crocheted ladies’ scarves,
sweaters, dressing jackets, hats, shawls, child’s sweater.
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Corticelli [02] Lessons
in Crochet Book No. 2. Florence,
Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills,
1917, 64 pgs, missing pgs 25,26,39,40. Scans donated and photo edited by
Judith Combs jul2006. Patterns for crocheted vanity box, slippers, yokes, hat
trim, fasteners, collars, sweater, buttons, silk bag, cushion, edgings,
motifs, doilies, napkins and napkin rings, baby hats and slippers. Knitting
patterns for baby and child items, afghan, gentleman’s silk hose, lady’s silk
jacket. Filet/cross-stitch charts, including alphabets and a large peacock
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Corticelli [05] Lessons
in Crochet Book No. 5. Florence,
Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1919,
48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Irish crochet
pages scanned:
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Corticelli [06] Lessons
in Knitting and Crochet Book No. 6. Florence,
Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills,
1917, 62 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs nov2007.
Knitting and crochet instructions, with some interesting fancy stitches,
patterns for men’s, women’s and children’s sweaters, baby blankets and
clothes, silk purses, hats, shawls, socks, gloves, military and hospital
items. Some of the sweaters are surprisingly modern.
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Corticelli [09] Lessons
in Crochet Book No. 9. Florence,
Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills,
1920, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Crochet
stitch instructions, “Roaring Twenties” patterns for knit and crocheted
sweaters, vests, hats, bags, collars, jabots, nightgown yokes, baby items,
linens, doilies, medallions, filet charts, lace edgings.
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Corticelli [13] Lessons
in Crochet Book No. 13. Florence,
Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills,
1920, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs aug2006. Crochet
stitch instructions, including more complicated stitches such as roll stitch
and star stitch. Patterns for crocheted silk men’s ties, a knitted tie,
doilies, luncheon sets, filet patterns, some exquisite edgings, tatted baby
items, scarves, yokes, caps, patterns for doll items.
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Cousine Claire. Albums
de Travaux de Cousine Claire, Album No. 1: Le Filet. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons
L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], 36 pgs. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma oct2006,
photo edited jcombs. Embroidered net designs - squares, medallions, heraldic,
hunting, classical motifs. Wonderful mythic creatures. The plates are clear
enough to use for cross-stitch, filet crochet, etc.
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Cousine Claire. Albums
de Travaux de Cousine Claire: Le Crochet. Paris. Publications François Tedesco,
[c.1900], 36 pgs. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma oct2007, photo edited
Judith Combs. Crocheted lace – elaborate edgings and insertions, wonderful
fringes, doilies, a hanging basket, floral and mythical motifs, and an
amazing Don Quichotte in Venetian crochet.
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Crawford, Mrs. P.L. Collars
with Grape-and-Leaf Motifs, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar 1916. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke apr2006. Two
exquisite Irish Crochet type collars in fine or coarse thread.
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Crooker, Clarabel. All-Lace
Luncheon-Set in Star Design, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, April 1919. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke
Apr2006. Clever and easy crocheted star motif that can be joined as you go to
make coasters, doilies, centerpieces.
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Dennison Mfg.
Co. How to Make Crepe Paper Flowers. Framingham MA, Dennison Mfg
Co. 1922. 32 pages plus large pattern page re-formatted to fit 12
sheets. Scans donated by Hope Wright, August 2008. Instructions
for making 28 flowers. Could be made in fabric and used in vases or for
dimensional appliqué.
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Devere, Edith Maude.
Richardson’s
Irish Crochet Book. Chicago:
Richardson Silk Co., [c.1915], 32 pgs. Donated by Judith Combs feb2006.
Instructions for Irish Crochet in silk; baby bonnets, bags, collar and cuff
set, hats, jabots, scarves and men’s ties.
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DeWitt, Jessie M.,
ed. The Priscilla Tatting Book, Selections of Useful Articles from The
Modern Priscilla, with Beautiful Designs Never Before Published. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing, 1909, 32 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive,
reedited jac sep2006. Somewhat revised from the original edition by Priscilla
Publishing. Complete tatting instructions, patterns for edgings, insertions,
medallions, yokes, doilies, collars, cuffs, baby caps.
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DeWitt, Jessie M.,
ed. The Priscilla Tatting Book, Selections of Useful Articles from The
Modern Priscilla, with Beautiful Designs Never Before Published. Boston,
1909, 33 pgs. Scans donated by Gail Owens, photoedited by Judith Combs
2009-03. Complete tatting instructions, with some complex techniques.
Patterns for edgings, insertions, medallions, yokes, doilies, collars, cuffs,
baby caps and trimmings.
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Dillmont, Th. de, Album
für Kreuzstichstickerei II. [Album for Cross Stitch 2] Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1890, approx 120 pgs.]. Scans donated by Sytske
Wijnsma, photo edited by Judith Combs may2007. Dozens of different cross
stitches collected from many parts of the world, beautifully illustrated,
with some needle lace stitches for joinings, edges and tassels, plus 39
colored plates. German text. The centerfold patterns are reproduced at full
size in the last pdf file.
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Dillmont,
Th. de, ed., Biblioteca D.M.C. Motivi
per Ricami (Va Serie). Mulhouse,
France,
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [first pub. c.1900, approx 35 pgs]. Scanned by Dindi
Gelfi, photo edited by Judith Combs. Italian edition - beautiful embroidery
plates and patterns, with instructions for stitches.
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Dillmont, Th. de, Bibliothèque
DMC L’Art Chrétien en Égypt: Motif de Broderie copte, Deuxieme Partie [Christian
Art of Egypt:Coptic Embroidery Motifs, Part 2]. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1890], [~35 pgs.]. Scans donated by Sytske
Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs oct 2006. Clear illustrations of the
special embroidery stitches and illustration plates of intricate abstract
designs.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. Bibliothek DMC Filet-Guipure. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1923], 32 pgs, in German. Scans donated by Digital
Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Brief instructions for embroidery on
netting - the illustrations are clear enough that you don’t need to read
German - with beautiful plates illustrating patterns for lace squares and
borders.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. Bibliothek DMC: Die Tüllstickerei - Ite Serie [Embroidery on Tulle
No. 1]. Mulhouse, France: Dollfus Mieg & Cie,
[c.1900], [approx 45 pgs], in German. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photo
edited Judith Combs. Embroidery on tulle with clear illustrations and plates,
some in vivid colors.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. Bibliotheque DMC Alphabet de la Brodeuse, Lettres, Chiffres,
Monogrammes et Ornements à points comptés suivis d’une série de modèles avec
calques pour Broderie de blanc [DMC Library Embroiderer’s Alphabet,
Letters, Figures, Monograms and Ornaments in counted stitches followed by a
series of patterns with tracings for white work]. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1890], 149 pgs., in French. Scans donated by
Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Dazzling patterns for
cross-stitch and other charted embroidery – alphabets, borders, medallions,
monograms, naval and heraldic symbols, hunting motifs, winter scenes, white
work monograms.
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Dillmont, Th. De,
ed. Bibliothèque DMC Broderies ajourées sur toile [Openwork
embroideries]. Mulhouse, France: Dollfus Mieg & Cie,
[c.1923], [approx 30 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma , photo
edited Judith Combs oct 2006. Clear illustrations of the special embroidery
stitches, many of which create spaces between the fabric threads to create a
lace. Plates show traditional patterns, including church motifs.
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Dillmont, Th. de, ed.
Bibliothèque DMC La Dentelle Ténériffe. [Teneriffe Lace] Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1895], [~ 34 pgs], in French. Scans donated by
Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Beautiful and elaborate Teneriffe
designs for the clever needle worker with detailed illustrations.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. Bibliothèque DMC Motifs pour Broderies. [Embroidery Motifs] Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1895], 112 pgs., in French. Scans donated by
Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Colored plates of embroidery
designs with instructions for floss colors and stitches, followed by the
tracing patterns. Knowledge of embroidery stitches from Dillmont’s Ouvrage
des Dames (DMC Encyclopedia of Needlework) is assumed; many of the stitch
names are the same in English and French. Gorgeous art nouveau patterns of
expressive flowers and leaves.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. Bibliothèque DMC: La Dentelle Renaissance. [Renaissance Lace] Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1890] 76 pgs. + plates and patterns. Scans donated
by Judith Combs. Needlelaces made with manufactured tapes and braids (many no
longer available) that work up quickly to stunning results. The linen
patterns in the second pdf file are of interest to Battenberg and Romanian
Point lacemakers. French text.
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Dillmont,
Th.de, ed., Bibliothèque DMC Point de
Croix Nouveaux Dessins, IIIme Série. [Cross Stitch New Designs Series 3] Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus-Mieg * Cie, [c.1905], approx.25 pgs, in French. Scans donated and
redrawn by Sytske Wijnsma. More stunning art nouveau and Provençale charted
cross-stitch designs – birds, fish, flowers and leaves, children's
scenes.
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. DMC Library Drawn Thread Work. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1895], 103 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive,
reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Instructions for methods of drawn thread work
and traditions, with techniques and stitches for insertions in linen, some
simple, some elaborate, with additional embroidery and two intricate tassels.
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Dillmont, Th. de, ed.
DMC Library Irish Crochet Lace. Mulhouse,
France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1900], 63 pgs and 7 linen patterns. Scans donated
by Judith Combs and Melanie Gill feb2006. One of the classics of Irish
Crochet lace. Parts of this book have been reprinted by several publishers –
these scans are from the original, with all the chapters, plates and linen
patterns. Instructions for Irish Crochet stitches and techniques, patterns
for traditional Irish Crochet motifs, many grounds, footings and borders,
instructions for working with machine made grounds and braids, illustration
plates and lacemaker’s patterns for working complex laces - deep edgings,
squares, insertions, a collar and cuffs. PDF4 full sized scans of the linen
patterns:
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. DMC Library Tatting. Mulhouse,
France:
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Dillmont, Th. de,
ed. DMC Library The Net Work [Embroidery on Net]. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1895], 58 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive,
reedited jac sep2006. Instructions for making net, mounting it on a frame for
embroidering, and the embroidery stitches themselves, which are similar to
Filet Guipure and Drawn Work stitches. Colored plates with beautiful examples
of the work, detailed enough to follow the stitches – several are chart-type
patterns that would also work for filet crochet, cross-stitch, etc.
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Dillmont, Th. de. Bibliothek
DMC: Merk Stich, 1te Serie. [Marking Stitch, Series 1] Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [orig pub c.1890, 1908 edition], 12 plates. Scans
donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited by Judith Combs may2007. Charts for
alphabets, borders, monograms, and wonderful scenes of 1908 bicycles, boats, trains,
motor car and balloons.
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Dillmont, Th. de. Bibliothèque
DMC: La Broderie au passé [Flat stitch embroidery]. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1900], [approx 35 pgs], in French, plus the text
pages from the German edition. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photoedited
Judith Combs. Flat-stitch embroidery plates and pattern outlines for graceful
floral and formal pieces.
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Dillmont, Th. de. L'Art
Chrétien en Égypte: Motifs de Broderie copte, Première Partie. [Egyptian
Christian Art: Coptic Embroidery Motifs, part 1] Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1895, approx 60 pgs.]. Scans donated by Sytske
Wijnsma, photo edited by Judith Combs may2007. Clear illustrations of simple
embroidery stitches that quickly progress to patterns of dazzling complexity.
30 plates, many with thread count notes. French text.
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Dillmont, Th.de, ed.
Bibliothèque DMC Point de Croix Nouveaux Dessins, Ire Série. [Cross
Stitch New Designs Series 1] Mulhouse,
France,
Dollfus-Mieg * Cie, [c.1905], approx.25 pgs, in French. Scans donated by
Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs 2006dec. Stunning art nouveau and
Provençale charted cross-stitch designs – the Dutch children designs were
possibly inspired by the 1901 Paris Exposition.
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Dillmont, Th.de,
ed., Bibliothèque DMC Point de Croix Nouveaux Dessins, IIme Série. [Cross
Stitch New Designs Series 2] Mulhouse,
France,
Dollfus-Mieg * Cie, [c.1905], approx.25 pgs, in French. Scans donated by
Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs 2006dec. More stunning art nouveau
and Provençale charted cross-stitch designs – birds, bees, cats, bunnies,
flowers, fish. Redrawn charts: PDF
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Dillmont, Th.de. Alphabets
et Monogrammes. [Alphabets and Monograms]. Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus-Mieg * Cie, [c.1895], approx.85 pgs, in French. Scans donated by
Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs 2006dec. 60 plates of elegant
alphabets, monograms and crests, with some instructions.
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Dillmont, Thérèse
de, ed.. DMC Library Needle-Made Laces, Series 1. Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1905], approx 98 pgs. Scans donated and photo
edited by Adrienne Kattke apr2007. Excellent instructions on preparing and
couching the lace patterns, which are then covered with fine buttonhole
stitches. Also a description of Reticella, using pre-made braids. Plates and
patterns for squares, motifs, edgings. very beautiful lace. The patterns in
the back of the book are on special soft black paper with white tracings. A
set of patterns, reversed (black on white background) is in the last pdf
file.
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Dillmont, Thérèse
de, ed.. DMC Library Crochet Work 7th Series (Filet Crochet). Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1925, approx 22 pgs, covers and ads not incl].
Scans donated and OCR edited by Bhavani Harikrichnan 2007 nov. Complete
instructions on how to do filet crochet, with simple and lovely patterns and
a few filet charts.
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Dillmont, Thérèse
de, ed.. DMC Library Drawn Thread Work 2nd series. Mulhouse, France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [c.1925, approx 40 pgs, covers and ads not incl.].
Scans donated and OCR edited by Bhavani Harikrichnan 2007 nov. Directions for
drawn thread embroidery, with patterns for bands, insertions, edgings,
grounds of this exquisite lace. Slav, Italian, Reticella openwork, Spanish
openwork, cut stitch designs, and a ground with rosettes resembling
Teneriffe.
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Dillmont, Th. de. Die Stickerei auf Netz-Canavas.
Dollfus-Mieg & Cie [c.1895 10 pgs plus 20 plates] Scans donated by Sytske
Wijnsma, photoedited by Judith Combs. Basic instructions for embroidering net
- the illustrations are clear enough that the text isn't necessary, plus 20
exquisite plates showing a wide range of edgings, motifs and backgrounds. In
German.
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Dixon, Mrs. B.F. A Handsome
Between-Meal Centerpiece, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar 1916. Augusta, Maine:
Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke
mar2006. Lovely Cluny-type crochet edging for a large doily. Note that the
instructions for round 12 are missing, but the illustration is clear.
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DMC Library
(cross-ref) Dollfus-Mieg & Cie (DMC). List of the early Bibliothèque DMC
publications that were written or edited by one of the Th. de Dillmonts,
along with links to scans for some of the ones that are in the public domain.
jac aug2006. DMC
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Duff-Gordon. Lady
Duff-Gordon Book of Irish and Cluny
Crochet. Chicago:
Richardson Silk Company, 1917, 16 pgs. Scans donated by Kathryn White, photo edited
Judith Combs jan2006. Crochet stitch instructions, patterns for “Cluny”
edgings and medallions, Irish Crochet motifs, medallions and edgings,
doilies, tea cozy, yoke, collar, cap, candle shade.
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E.
Frette & C. Album di Desegni per
Ricamo a Colori. Milano, c. 1900, 22 plates. Scanned by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited by
Judith Combs. Cross stitch and other
embroidery charts and plates –alphabets, elegant formal borders and
medallions, stylized flowers and leaves.
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Edgarton,
Miss S.C. The Flower Vase, containing
The Language of Flowers and Their Poetic Sentiments. Lowell, Massachusetts 1844, 158 pgs. Scans
donated by Hope Wright. Useful little book that lists dozens of flowers with
descriptions and their accepted sentiment of the time.
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Editions Th. de
Dillmont. Bibliothèque DMC Point de Marque. [Marking Stitch] c.1895. Mulhouse, France:
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [~11th ed., 1928], 12 plates. Scans donated by Sytske
Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Cross-stitch charts for
alphabets, monograms, borders, and a wonderful transportation scene. Charts
redrawn by Sytske Wijnsma PDF
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Editions Th. de
Dillmont. Bibliothèque DMC: Point de Croix Nouveaux Dessins (6me Série). [Cross
Stitch New Designs, Series 6] Mulhouse,
France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [unk date], 16 plates. Scans donated by Anja
Riemens-Wildschut, photo edited Judith Combs may2007. More wonderful art
nouveau (leaning here toward art deco) designs.
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Editions
Th. de Dillmont, S.a.r.l., Pointe de
Marque 5me Serié, Mulhouse,
France,
Dollfus Mieg & Cie (first published c.1920), Scans donated by Annick
Chartier, photo edited by Judith Combs June 2008. Cross stitch patterns for
art deco alphabets, fields, borders, animals and sceneries, including
wonderful insects, fish and birds.
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Egenolff, Christian.
Modelbüch / aller art: Nehewercke und Stickens. Mit ettlichen newen /
künstlichen/vormals verhaltenen Stucken und Stapelen / Als. Venedigische
Stern und Gewirck. Off der Laden Und nach der Tal. Die Melisch / meis Arbeit.
Plattstich / Creuzstich / Stichwerck. [approx. trans.: Pattern Book, all
kinds: Close Work and Embroidery. With several new artworks, formerly located
at Pieces and Piles. Venetian Star and Works. Open shop and counter. The
Mark, Master Work. Flat stitch, Cross-stitch, Stitch work etc. Frankfort, 1533 (see
plate 28)]. Reprinted Dresden:
George Gilbers, 1880, 71 plates. Scans donated by Digital Archive , reedited
Judith Combs sep2006. Wonderful 16th century embroidery tracing patterns –
leaf, vine and floral borders, populated with fantastical birds and animals.
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Ellison, Nellie
& Melvia M. Stoddard. Corticelli Lessons in Tatting. Florence, Mass.:
Corticelli Silk Mills, 1916, 56 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith
Combs jan2006. Instructions for tatting stitches, hundreds of patterns for
edgings and insertions, some incorporating manufactured braids and rickrack,
medallions, doilies, appliqués, camisole yokes, lampshade, lace baskets.
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Exhibition Book
of Crochet Elegancies, In coloured Twine with Illustrations in Gold and &
Colors And Recipes for Working. London: Faudel and Phillips,
[c.1851], 8 pgs + 4 plates. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs
jul2006. Victorian era patterns for a tapestry crochet carriage bag, child’s
gaiters, lace baby cap and edging and two anti-macassars with very early
filet crochet.
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Fancy Braid and
Crochet Book. Lynn, Mass.: T.E. Parker, 1885, 16 pgs.
Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Patterns for
crocheted edgings to utilize the new manufactured braids that were becoming
available in the 1880’s, many of which have not been manufactured since the
1920’s. Some beautiful effects that don’t take long to work up.
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Farnes, Emma. Antique
Design or Spider. St. Louis,
Missouri: E.C. Spuehler,
[c.1910], 16 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006.
Stitch instructions for a dozen or so different crocheted spider pattern
squares, and patterns to use them in edgings, corners, and camisole yokes.
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Farnes,
Emma. Alphabets in Crochet &
Tatting: Book No. B For use in Door Panels, Table Covers Etc. Small Filet
Designs & Cross Mesh Filet Letters for Corners. Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting
Archive, photoedited by Kathleen Mattlingly 2008-03. Beautiful filet
alphabets and motifs (birds, animals).
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Farnes,
Emma, My Book Number F Edges and
Corners. St. Louis, Mo., E.C. Spuehler, [c.1915], 15 pages.
Scans donated by Diane Bayley, photo edited by Judith Combs. Pretty crocheted
edges and corners.
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Ferry, Christine A.,
ed. Modern Priscilla [1920-12], Christmas and Pilgrim Tercentenary Number,
Vol. XXV, No. X, Dec 1920. Boston:
Priscilla Co., 56 pgs [some ads, articles and fiction omitted]. Scans donated
by azcq may2006. Articles on colonial Massachusetts, spinning, quilting,
etc., patterns for embroidery, netting, knit socks, crocheted edgings, bobbin
lace, recipes and food articles, some of which show doily and table linen use
of the time.
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Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth &
A.F. Morris Hands. Jacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings Including
Late Tudor. London:
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1912. Project Gutenberg e-book version,
converted to pdf format Judith Combs sep2006. A history of 17th
and 18th century embroidery, with 28 plates that are detailed
enough to recreate the stitches and patterns.
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Ford, Anna Grayson,
ed., et al., Treatise on Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting with
Illustrations, adapted to the use of M. Heminway & Sons’ Wash Silks
(Oriental Dyes). New York, M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co., 1899, 133
pgs., Scans donated and photoedited by Luann Pfost 2007 nov. Embroidery
stitch and fringing instructions (some complex), an essay on the silk
industry, a list of college colors, transfer patterns for alphabets, floral
designs with instructions and astonishingly beautiful colored plates. Also
drawn thread instructions, crocheting and knitting instructions and patterns
for edgings, baby items, bags, slippers, caps, undershirts, mittens, and
hose.
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Garbutt, Helen, ed. Priscilla
Bedspread Book [Priscilla Crochet Book Bedspreads]: A Collection of Patterns
from the Modern Priscilla with Beautiful New Designs Never Before Published. Boston: Priscilla
Publishing, 1914, 48 pgs. Scans donated and edited by Judith Combs oct2006.
Several dozen crochet patterns for making bedspreads from cotton thread –
clever hexagons, flower, square and filet designs to sew or crochet together,
plus insertions, edgings and knotted fringes.
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Goubaud. Madame
Goubaud’s Point Lace Book, Instructions and Patterns, Numerous Illustrations.
London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, [c. 1880], 56 pgs. Scans donated by
Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Instructions for
Battenberg-type laces; with a virtual encyclopedia of point stitches -
points, bars, edgings, wheels - and patterns for medallions, borders,
insertions, collars and monograms.
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