This is the complete list, to date, of the books, magazines and articles we have scanned
and uploaded into the library. |
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The publications are listed alphabetically by author, then title, using MLA Handbook guidelines where practical.
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More information about using the files, and about the Antique Pattern Library: HOME If you have a book you would like to scan for the library, please see these scanning guidelines. We are always looking for wonderful old needlework books! |
-- 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. | |
-- [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. | |
-- 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. | |
-- 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. | |
-- 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. | |
-- 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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Boucherit, Edouard, ed. Grand Album de Modèles pour Filet, 139 Dessins Variés. Paris. E Boucherit, [c.1905], 40 pgs. 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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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". | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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 | |
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: | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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: | |
Dillmont, Th. de, ed. DMC Library Tatting. Mulhouse, France: Dollfus-Mieg & Cie., [<1929], 56 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Instructions for tatting, with lovely illustration plates and patterns for edgings, insertions, medallions, grounds, and squares. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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 | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
H.K. Berlin SW. Moderne Stickvorlagen, Dessins de Broderies Modernes [Modern Embroidery Designs]. Germany, [c. 1880], 11 plates. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Colored cross-stitch charts for art nouveau borders, birds and flowers, alphabets. | |
Hadley, Sara. Irish Crochet Lace, The Lace Maker, Vol. 4 No. 3. New York: D.S. Bennett, 1911, p 65-88. Scans donated by Judith Combs jan2006. Wonderful early 20th C Irish Crochet motifs for collars, doilies, jabots, edgings, insertions and trimmings. The instructions are sketchy; this is for the advanced crocheter. | |
Haehnlen, Mary. A Book of Fancy Designs for Ornamenting Oriental Work. Chicago: Mrs. M Haehnlen, 1884, 24 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Easy and effective embroidery stitches for "crazy" appliqué piecework. | |
Hardouin, G. [1] Premier Volume Album de Guipure d'Irlande [1st Album Irish Guipure]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [35 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Instructions for Irish Crochet stitches; traditional and fanciful simple motifs. | |
Hardouin, G. [2] Deuxième Volume Album de Guipure d'Irlande [2nd Album Irish Guipure]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [46 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Instructions for Irish Crochet stitches; elegant little sprigs, flowers and leaves. | |
Hardouin, G. [3] Troisième Volume Album de Guipure d'Irlande [3rd Album Irish Guipure]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [46 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited jcombs oct2006. Unusual and rich Irish Crochet flowers, leaves, fruit. | |
Hardouin, G. [4] Quatrième Volume Album de Guipure d'Irlande [4th Album Irish Guipure]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [46 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited jcombs oct2006. Fanciful motifs for padded, sculptural Irish Crochet laces, including butterflies, tennis rackets, unusual flowers, and a lizard. | |
Hardouin, G. [5] Cinquième Volume Album de Dentelle d'Irlande Fine [5th Album Fine Irish Lace]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [47 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Fine (sometimes called bébé) Irish Crochet medallions and squares, with photographs of the delicate laces. | |
Hardouin, G. [6] Sixième Volume Album de Dentelle d'Irlande ancienne [6th Album Old Irish Lace]. Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], [49 pgs], in French. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. "Star", "little", "arabesque" and flower motifs; photographs showing them used to make exquisite Irish Crochet laces. | |
Harvey, Lula M. Priscilla Irish Crochet Book No 1, A Collection of New and Original Designs, With Stitches and Lessons for Working. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 48 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs Feb2006. This is a must-have for beginner and experienced crocheters who want to learn how to make Irish crochet lace. Excellent instructions, patterns for a wide variety of flower, fruit and leaf motifs, a few grounds and edgings, instructions for hats, collars, cuffs, yoke, jabot, opera bag, edgings, doily. | |
Hayden, Hazel. Round Yoke in Tatting, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar. 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke Mar2006. Circular tatted yoke with Irish lace-type roses that could also be used as a deep edging for a doily. | |
Hees, Marie Antoinette. Old and New Designs in Tatting, Book No. 5, A Manual of Edges Insertions and Motifs Suitable for Yokes, Handkerchiefs, Towels, Luncheon Sets, Piano Scarfs, Curtains, Cushions, Medallions, etc. St. Louis: Missouri, E.C. Spuehler, [c. 1916], 15 pgs. Scans donated by Rosa Singleton, photo edited Judith Combs apr2006. Illustrated instructions on how to tat, over a dozen original edging patterns, a butterfly motif, doilies, collars, yokes, a tatted bag, and tatted baby dress and hat. | |
Hege, W.C. Child’s Crocheted Bonnet with Star Crown, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar. 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke Mar2006. Crocheted baby hat with roll stitches (bullion) and “bean stitch” (clusters) that make a flower and shell motif. | |
Hilt, Lillius. Knitted Laces, Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing Company. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke sep2006. Three knitted lace edgings, for experienced knitters. | |
Isaac D. Allen Co. [advertising] Boston, 1915, 16 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs aug2006. These ads, which include good beading instructions for bags and necklaces, were scattered through and glued into my copy of Priscilla Crochet Book Edgings and Insertions by the bookseller, who ran a yarn and bead shop near Boston Common. | |
Jenkinson, Mrs. M.S. Chemise–Yoke with Laces to Match, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke feb2006. Crocheted yoke with spider and heart filet motifs. | |
Kerzman, Marie Louise ed. Miscellaneous Designs for Crochet Work, Illustrated, Crochet Series No. 3. Brooklyn, NY: Henry Bristow, 1883, 40 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jun2006. A dozen or so crochet patterns for squares and rosettes for making bedspreads and pillow shams. | |
Kerzman, Marie Louise, ed. Punto-Tirato or Drawn Work. [Brooklyn, NY]: Henry Bristow, 1883, 31 pgs (covers missing). Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Clear explanations and illustrations for making drawn thread lace that takes us quickly from basic concepts to big projects, with some beautiful effects. | |
Kettelle, Mrs. F.W., ed. The Priscilla Filet Crochet Book No. 2, A Collection of Beautiful Designs in Filet Crochet, Introducing Filet Crochet Brodé, Embroidery on Crochet and Cameo Crochet. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1915, 48 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs and Deidre-Anne Penrod, photo edited Judith Combs jul2006. Includes uncommon variations in filet stitches. Charts and instructions for church lace, a large peacock, baby items, lampshade, doilies, pillows, cherubs and classical motifs, formal, fruit and floral borders, and such elegancies as Burns’ “Selkirk Grace” and Tallyrand’s lines on coffee. | |
King, Helen S. A Book of Edgings for Pillow Slips, Dresser Covers, Towels and Dress Trimmings. Springfield, Ill.: King’s Needlecraft and Lace Studio, 1912, 31 pgs [p19-20 missing]. Scans donated by Digital Archive oct2006, photo edited Judith Combs. Traditional crochet edgings - many are easy to do. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. “A Lesson in Irish Crochet”, “A Flower Basket Motif in Irish Crochet”, “Irish Edges”, Craft of the Crochet Hook. London: Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1912]. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys Feb2006. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. “Irish Shell Lace and Insertion”, “Guimpes In Irish Crochet and Net”, “A Useful Entry for Linen”, “An Insertion with a Corner”, “A Japanese Anemone”, “Irish Crochet on a Work Bag”, Beautiful Crochet on Household Linen. London: Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1916]. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys feb2006. Interesting variations on Irish Crochet, with beautiful and unusual motif patterns. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. Artistic Crochet, Containing Novel Beadings, Insertions and Edgings Suitable for Underwear and Dress Trimmings, Exquisite Floral designs in Irish Crochet. Also Practical Suggestions Both Simple and Advanced, for Teacloths and Bedspreads, Third Impression. London, Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1914], 114 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys feb2006. Unusual and original Irish Crochet motifs and patterns, “Venetian” motifs, Irish Bébé lace, edgings, “guipure” squares, laces using manufactured braids, filet and spider laces, baby shoes. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. Beautiful Crochet on Household Linen, Showing Table Cloths, Toilet Covers, Curtain Tops, Towel Ends, Sideboard Cloths, Tea Cosies, Dressing Table Runners and other items. London: Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1916]. Scans donated by Enfys, photoedited Judith Combs. Delicate and lovely art nouveau filet and irish crochet patterns, along with practical advice on working and applying the laces. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. Distinctive Crochet, Showing Edgings, Insertions, Inlets, Corner Triangles and Camisole Tops, in English, Irish, Venetian & Filet Crochet with beautiful Designs of Natural Birds and Flowers. London: Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1919], 114 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys apr2006. Unusual (Japonica, cyclamen, honeysuckle, violets) Irish Crochet motifs, many filet crochet patterns, sturdy edgings for table linens, Irish Crochet edgings, easy edgings for beginners, Venetian Crochet squares, Irish Crochet point lace, and three interesting baby hats. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. Home Art Book of Fancy Stitchery, with samples of Drawn Thread Work, Resille Net, Bead-work and Fancy Stitches for Dress Trimmings, Feather Stitching, Hardanger Work, Hedebo Work, Knitting, Macramé Work, Darned Net, Cross-stitch, Ancient Cut-Work, Embroidery on Flannel. London: The Girl's Own Paper and Woman's Magazine, c.1915, 114 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Enfys dec2006. More description from the cover: "With new ideas for applying crochet to lingerie and napery, ...smocking, ...darned filet crochet, ...Irish crochet". Also teneriffe, Venetian crochet, knit/braided rugs; a fantastic resource. | |
Klickmann, Flora, ed. Home Art Crochet Book, Containing Entirely New Designs for Lingerie, Edgings & Insertions, Borders for Tray Cloths & D’Oileys, Deep Laces for Table Cloths & Valences, Motifs for Inlet Work & Irish Lace, Eighth Impression. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, [c.1912], 118 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Dozens of crocheted laces of all difficulty levels, and many of them are unusual and beautiful. Also filet charts, Irish Crochet motifs, and patterns for crocheting with manufactured braids and rickracks. | |
Knepf, Estella. Centerpiece with Vandyke Leaf-Border, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, April 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke apr2006. Crocheted deep edging for a doily, each Vandyke point is a veined leaf shape. | |
Knorr, Mrs. Bertha, A Collar of Modish Shape in Antique Filet, Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, September 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke sep2006 Spectacular “spider” pattern crocheted collar. | |
LaCroix, Sophie T. Old and New Designs in Tatting, Book No. 11. St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Fancy Work Co., [c.1910], 15 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Tatting instructions, patterns for edgings, insertions, medallions, doilies, collar and cuffs, baby cap, bag, alter lace. | |
Lambert, [Frances]. My Crochet Sampler. London: John Murray, 1844, 144 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. Very early crochet publication, before standard crochet terminology was widespread. Colorful Victorian patterns for tapestry and filet crochet sofa pillows, table covers, borders, coverlets, bags, slippers, shawls. | |
Loops, Mrs. W.A., et al. Winter Comforts, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke feb2006. Crocheted baby jacket and bootees, child’s cap, and house slippers. PDF | |
M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co.. Treatise on Embroidery, Knitting and Modern Lace Work, with color illustrations from original models. Art Needlework Series Number 6. New York, M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co., [c.1900], 152pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost 2007 nov. Detailed embroidery instructions, exquisite embroidered flowers, Battenberg lace instructions and examples, church embroidery patterns, fancy bags, doilies, knit and crocheted children’s and baby items, beaded bags with pattern charts. | |
M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co.. Lady’s Book on Art Embroidery in Silk with Engraved Patterns. New York, M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co., [c.1900], 43pgs [p3 missing]. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost 2007 nov. Embroidery instructions and illustrations for bags, appliqué, crazy work, and black and white transfer patterns. | |
Mallory, Floy. For a Clover Luncheon, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 4, Dec 1915. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Deep crocheted cloverleaf border with Clones knots for the three sizes of doilies that make a lovely luncheon set. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke 05Jun2006 | |
Manning, Margaret Barton, ed. Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, September 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 28 pgs. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke sep2006. A Mary Card filet crochet pattern for the Statue of Liberty, embroidery, tatting , knitting and crochet patterns and stitch instructions, fashion and needlework ads, “catchup” and pickle recipes. Some of the patterns are also listed separately on this webpage, in OCR format (easier to read). | |
Manning, Margaret Barton, ed., Needlecraft Vol. X, No. 2, October 1918. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 26 pgs [some advertising pages omitted]. Scans donated by J.B. Rupp, photo edited Judith Combs apr2006. Wartime era patterns, baking recipes, and general needlework advice: crocheted runner and doily, edgings, hot-dish mats, filet crochet patterns , embroidered doilies, knitted bedspread, knitted bag, crocheted filet spider yoke, fashion pages, and many ads, including needlework tools and supplies. | |
Manuel de Dessins pour Crochet. Paris: N. Alexandre et Cie, c.1860, 32 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. Illustration plates (no instructions) for lace edgings, squares, doilies. The plates are clear enough that experienced crocheters will be able to figure out the stitch patterns. | |
Maxim, Fannie Forrester. Centerpiece with Vintage Border in Richelieu Crochet, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, p1, 9. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke Feb2006. Beautiful grapes and grape leaves Irish Crochet-type deep edging. | |
Mee, Mrs. & Miss Austin. Tatting, or Frivolité. London: Frederick Arnold, [c.1850], 15 pgs, pgs i - vii and ?- p9 are missing. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited Judith Combs. Stitch instructions and patterns for tatted motifs, doilies and edgings | |
Michael, Jeannette, E., et al. Knitted Table Mats, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke feb2006. Three knitted (one has a crocheted edge) hot plate mats. | |
Moerke, Mrs. E.D. Designs in Hardanger Embroidery, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke feb2006. Three designs of drawn thread lace and Hardanger embroidery for table sets or curtains. | |
Monroe, Emma Chalmers. A Lesson in Crochet, Needlecraft Vol VII No. 9, May 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke sep2006. Explanations for the crochet stitches and terminology used in Needlecraft magazine. | |
Morris, Ethelyn Jones, ed. The Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 1, A Collection of Designs by the Priscilla Art Department. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1911, 9 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs aug2006. Colored plates of simple floral, garden, alphabet and border block patterns, with suggestions for materials and use. | |
Morris, Ethelyn Jones, ed. The Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 2, A Collection of Designs by the Priscilla Art Department. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 9 pgs (back cover & plate missing). Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs aug2006. Colored plates of simple fruit and flower block patterns, and suggestions for their use. | |
Nacke, Louise. Miscellaneous Crochet. St. Louis, Missouri: Louise Nacke, [c.1916], 12 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jan2006. Filet portiere, Cluny-type door panels, edgings for table and bed linens, crochet ball holders, doilies, medallions, fitted vest. | |
Needlecraft Practical Journal, A Practical Journal Descriptive and Illustrative of Irish Crochet Lace, No. 21. Manchester, England: Manchester School of Embroidery, [c.1910], 14 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Brief instructions, patterns for a flower cuff and collar, several motifs, including a “pomegranate sprig”. | |
Needlecraft Practical Journal, A Practical Journal Descriptive and Illustrative of Irish Crochet Lace, No. 27. Manchester, England: Manchester School of Embroidery, [c.1910], 14 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Coat collar, baby lace, dress trimmings with fanciful flower motifs. | |
Needlecraft, A Practical Journal Descriptive and Illustrative of Point Lace Work, No. 16. Manchester, England: Manchester School of Embroidery, [c.1910], 14 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Brief instructions on the use of tapes and braids and point lace stitches, with tracing patterns for borders, insertions, a lady’s sleeve, a bolero, corners, collars, butterflies, and a fan. | |
Nichols, Mrs. P.W., et al. Homemade Gifts in Variety, Needlecraft Vol VII No. 4, Dec 1915. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke jun2006. Tatted card case, necklace, watchband. Crocheted fuchsia and rose pendants. Tatted and crocheted nut baskets, crocheted workbag, sachet, skirt hangers, a crochet mat decorated with pumpkin seeds, knitted bag. | |
Nicoll, Maud Churchill, Knitting and Sewing, How to Make Seventy Useful Articles for Men in the Army and Navy, New York, George H. Doran Company, 1918, 207 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Patterns for military and working men’s clothing and kit items. Knitted helmets, caps, scarves, sweaters, vests, socks, gloves and mitts, sewn leather and heavy fabric clothing, bags and belts, crocheted and knitted neckties. | |
Niedner, Marie. Filet-Arbeiten, Hefte III. Leipzig: Verlag Otto Beyer, 1921, 38 pgs., in German. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Victorian-style designs, including cherubs and church patterns, for embroidered net, with netting and stitch instructions. Large charts, good for filet crochet and cross-stitch, are in the second pdf file. | |
Orr, Anne. J & P Coats Yokes and Gifts: Crochet Book No. 3, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, J& P Coats, 1919, 23 pgs. Scans donated by Jeanette S. Harris, photo edited Judith Combs nov2007. Basic crochet instructions. Beautiful filet crochet floral charts for yokes, insertions, edgings, collars and corners. | |
Pacelli-Livorno. Album Delle Signore. Livorno, Italia, [c.1912, 15 plates plus ads]. Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, photo edited Judith Combs nov 2007. Colored cross stitch charts - charming alphabets, borders and simple stylized flowers to embroider | |
P.P. Bath Tatting Book. London: Emily Faithfull, 1865, 34 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, photo edited Judith Combs oct2006. Exquisite Victorian doilies, edgings and insertions. | |
Patterns in Crochet, Peterson’s Ladies National Magazine, Aug. 1868. Philadelphia: Charles J. Peterson. Scan donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. Illustration plate for doilies, edgings and bedspread lace. No written instructions, but experienced crocheters will be able to figure out the stitch patterns. | |
--Penelope. Netherlands, Penelope, [c.1825] 7 plates from unk editions. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, photo edited by Judith Combs may2007. Embroidery plates that had been removed from a very early Dutch needlework magazine. Fabulous embroidery chart of a hunting poodle. | |
Platt, Mrs. C.B. Tatted Slippers for Baby, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke May2006. Beautiful lace slippers for an infant. | |
Priscilla Embroidery Patterns, Simple, Dainty, Up-To-Date Designs - Fall and Winter Catalog 1915-16. Boston: Priscilla Needlework Co., 1915, 48pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost dec2006. Embroidery catalog with basic embroidery instructions and excellent lists of all the materials available to American embroiderers of the era. | |
Priscilla Publishing Company, The (cross-ref.) List of known book titles, with download links for free scans of some of them: Priscilla Publishing jac jul2006 | |
Priscilla Tatting Book No. 3, A Collection of Many Novel and Interesting Varieties of Tatting with Directions for Working. Augusta, Maine, Needlecraft Publishing 1924 [copyright not renewed], 32 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, photo edited Judith Combs aug2006. Tatting instructions, patterns for edgings, beadings, medallions, doilies, yokes, baby caps, and descriptions of variations on tatting stitches such as: “Cluny tatting”, “Lattice-Stitch Tatting”, “Roll Tatting”. | |
Proctor Booklet of Designs and Instructions for Making Teneriffe and Filet Lace. Viroqua, Wisconsin: Proctor Teneriffe Lace Wheel Co., 1903, 46 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Instructions for Teneriffe (also called Brazilian Point, or Taora Lace) – winding and weaving over pins, followed by point lace stitches. Many illustrations of delicate round and square motifs, and a few photographs showing ways of using them. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Complete Tatting Book. London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co., [c.1866], 30 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (from V&A Museum), photo edited Judith Combs dec2006. More lovely Victorian laces - a doily, an antimacassar constructed of squares and a border, and a variety of narrow and deep edgings | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [04] 4th Series. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1848, 32 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs mar2006. Exquisite Victorian patterns for collars, cuffs, chemisette, edging. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [06] 6th Series, containing D’Oyleys and Anti-Macassars. [c.1850]. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 20th printing, 1877, 44 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs mar2006. Six doilies and three antimacassar or coverlet patterns, including suggestions for vibrant color combinations. Note that the illustrations for D’Oyley No. 1 and 3 are swapped, and page numbering is off. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [07] 7th Series, Third Ed. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1850, 45 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs oct2006. Very fancy Victorian patterns – a butterfly and geranium leaf pen wiper in tapestry crochet over fine wire, beaded and tapestry crochet purses, including one with fuchsia shaped tassels that can also be made up as a sofa pillow. Be sure to read her stitch definitions at the front of the book. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [09], 9th Series or Third Winter Book. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1850, 48 pgs [blank pages omitted]. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs oct2006. Victorian era patterns for a crocheted wool polka (short coat) with a knit border, wool manchette (sleeves), 2 caps in bright colors, an opera cloak, and wool coverlet with a tapestry iris pattern. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [11] 11th Series, Second Ed. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1852, 46 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs oct2006. Elaborate and beautiful crocheted lace meant to imitate point lace – 2 collars, a berthe (lace draped over shoulders) and chemisette (lace draped around neck). | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. Crochet Book [18] 18th Series, for Cluny, Guipure d’Art and Maltese Laces. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1869, 30 pgs. Donated and photo edited by Judith Combs mar2006. Patterns for Victorian crocheted laces intended to imitate bobbin and needle laces. There is a stitch guide at the back of the book that works for all the Riego pattern booklets. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. La Mode Winter Book. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1862, 14 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs oct2006. Victorian era patterns for a wool mourning shawl, a bright coverlet in textured crochet, a gentleman’s comforter (scarf), carriage slippers, baby booties. | |
Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]. The Winter Book. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1857, 16 pgs. Donated and photo edited by Judith Combs oct2006. Wool collarette and manchettes (wide cuffs), gauntlet mitts, an opera cap, child’s gaiters. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. “Lace Tatting”. Irish Lace Instructor. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1886, p14-19. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited Judith Combs. The tatting pages only – detailed motifs for Irish lace parasol, cushion, collar and cuffs. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet [Etoile Dorée in Tatting]. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1861, p1-8 of est. 30. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photoedited Judith Combsmar 2007. The tatting pages only - star motifs in colored silk or cotton, for sleeves, collars and doilies. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Lace Tatting Book. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1867, 29 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photoedited Judith Combs. Intricate patterns for a parasol cover, an antimacassar, edgings, insertions and bonnet or doily. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Pearl Tatting Book. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1866, 29 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited Judith Combs mar2007. Collar and cuffs, lappet headdress, antimacassar, insertions, edgings, some easy, some complex, all lovely. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Raised Tatting Book. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1868, 29 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited by Judith Combs apr2007. Elaborate antimacassar, edgings, insertions, Maltese square, lappet, and a child's dress. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Royal Tatting Book. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1867, 29 pgs. Scans donated by Ruth Perry, photo edited Judith Combs apr2007. Antimacassar, edgings, large doily, border with tassels. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Royal Tatting Book. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1867, 29 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited by Judith Combs apr2007. Antimacassars, edgings, insertion, tasselled trim. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Simple Book of Tatting. London: Simpkin Marshall, [c.1850] 13 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited by Judith Combs apr2007. Cravat, edgings, lappet. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Tatting Book. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1850, 36 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited by Judith Combs apr2007. Tatting instructions, edgings, collars, insertions, squares, doilies, and appliqués for a waistcoat. | |
Riego de la Branchardiere, [Eléanor]. Tatting Edges and Insertions. London: Simpkin Marshall, 1861, 16 pgs. Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer, V&A Museum, photo edited by Judith Combs apr2007. Edgings and insertions. | |
Robinson, Belle, ed. The Priscilla Bead Work Book, A Collection of Old and New Beadwork, with Patterns and Lessons For Working. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs apr2006. Designs from the 1700’s through early 1900’s, some simple, some dazzlingly complex. Instructions, patterns and charts for woven, knit, crocheted, and canvas embroidered beaded bags, purses, belts, jewelry. | |
Robinson, Belle, ed. The Priscilla Cotton Knitting Book, A Collection of Useful and Beautiful Patterns for Cotton, Linen and Silk with Directions for Working. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1918, 48 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs jul2006. Knitting instructions and stitches, with patterns for doilies, bags, block pattern towels, laces, collars, baby hats, bedspread squares and blocks. | |
Robinson, Belle, ed... The Priscilla Crochet Book, Centerpieces and Doilies, A Collection of Beautiful Pieces in Which Are Many That Are New and Novel and Many That Are Old and Rare. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1915, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs May2006. About six dozen different doilies, some simple, some (like the roll stitch pineapple doily) for the advanced crocheter. | |
Robinson, Belle. The Priscilla Filet Crochet Book, A Collection of Beautiful Designs in Filet Crochet Equally Adapted to Cross-Stitch, Beads and Canvas, with Working Directions. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1911, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs jun2006. Excellent advice on filet crochet, directions for pillows, doilies, edgings, bedspreads. Many charts, including peacocks, heraldic dragons and lions, hunting and mythological scenes, alphabets. | |
Romesha, Mrs. Ollie. Vandyke Border in Tatting, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke apr2006. Lovely tatted edging; each Vandyke point has a flower center. | |
Sherman, Stella L. Handbags in Filet Crochet, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke apr2006. “Odd and pretty” crocheted drawstring bags. | |
Smith, Addie L. Crandall. Corticelli No. 18 Knitting and Crochet Book. Florence, Mass., Corticelli Silk Co., 1922, 35 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs dec2006. Roaring Twenties fashion that is still modern and wearable. Sweaters, dresses, hats, scarves, baby items, with some color illustrations. | |
Spires, Flossie, et al. Some Interesting Centerpieces and Doilies, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, p 11, 21. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke Feb2006. Seven original crocheted doily patterns, one filet and several with Irish Crochet elements. | |
T.E. Parker. Instruction Book Teaching How to Do Stamping with Perforated Parchment Stamping Patterns By the various methods of dry and web Stamping, including the kind for Plushes, Velvets, etc., which will not rub off, and the New Liquid Process. How to do the Kensington and other Art Needlework Stitches, Ribbon and Arrasene Work, etc., Kensington and Lustre Painting, and the Art of Designing by means of the new set of Art Embroidery Designing Patterns. Lynn, Massachusetts, T.E. Parker, [c.1890, approx. 24 pgs]. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost apr2007. Lovely floral and bird patterns. | |
Taylor, Eliza A., ed. Priscilla Irish Crochet Book No. 2, A Collection of Patterns from The Modern Priscilla, With Beautiful New Designs Never Before Published. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 48 pgs. Scans donated by Judith Combs feb2006. A continuation of Book No. 1 (by Lula M. Harvey). More, and fancier flower motifs, butterflies, edgings, baby’s cap and booties, bags, doilies, collars, buttons and garnitures. | |
Taylor, Eliza, ed. Priscilla Crochet Book, Edgings and Insertions, A Collection of Beautiful and useful Patterns With Directions for Working. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1915, 48 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs aug2006. Highly popular needlework book in its time, and reprinted by at least three different publishers since. Enormous variety of crocheted edgings, some using manufactured braid; most are not difficult to crochet. | |
Teneriffe Lace Designs and Instructions. [Philadelphia?]: Carl & Co., 1904, 48 pgs. Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, photo edited Judith Combsoct2006. Dozens of Teneriffe circle motif designs, with some unusual ones, and suggestions for doilies, centerpieces, collars and cuffs. | |
Testa, Carmella. Variety Italian Cut Work and Filet Lace Book No. 1. Boston: Carmela Testa & Co., 1921, 36 pgs. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Combs sep2006. Simple charted designs to use with a variety of needlework techniques, which are also illustrated and described – Italian Cutwork, point lace, netting, filet lace and filet crochet, drawn thread work. An interesting tassel design for a bag. | |
Tharpe, M.C. An Attractive Table Runner, Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke Feb2006. Filet crochet lacet and bar pattern for a lace insert. | |
Townsend, Angeline L. Forget-Me-Not Yoke, of Novelty Braid and Crochet, Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing Company. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke sep2006. Crochet and manufactured braid yoke that would work up fast as a deep edging. | |
Trigoulet, Jules, ed. Ouvrages de Dames, Dessins Varies pour Crochet, Filet, Tulle, Tricot, Frivolite, Guipure, Tapiserie, etc. [Ladies’ Work, Various Designs for Crochet, Filet, Tulle, Knitting, Tatting, Guipure, Tapestry, etc.]. Paris: Ancienne Maison, Rosselin, [c.1850], 8 plates. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. Charts for filet crochet, beadwork, darned netting, cross-stitch, etc. - floral and formal doilies and edgings. | |
Two Crochet Squares for Table-Covers, Antimacassars, etc. Harper’s Bazar, Jun 26, 1869. New York: Harper & Brothers, p 404. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. One of the squares has instructions for “twist stitch”; an early publication of what is now called “roll stitch” or “bullion stitch” in crochet. Also two tapestry or beadwork charts and craft instructions for a picture frame, garden gloves and a card case. | |
Valeire, Anna. Crochet & Tatting Craft Book No. 1, Edgings Medallions & Insertions, with full instructions on over sixty pieces for use in lingerie & the home. St. Louis, Missouri, E.C.Spueler, c. 1915, 14 pgs. Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, photo edited Judith Combs nov2007. Patterns for edgings, insertions, doilies, collars, motifs and medallions. | |
Vance, Mrs. C.F. Tatting of Two Colors Applied to Centerpieces and Doilies, Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke sep2006. Tatted edgings and medallions. | |
Warren, [Eliza]. Court Crochet Doyley Book. London: Ackermann & Co, 1847, 24 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs feb2006. Very early lace squares and a bread cloth. | |
Wells, Ethel Sterling. A Variety of Borders in Crochet, for Centerpieces and Doilies, Needlecraft Vol. VIII No. 12, Aug 1917. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. Scans donated and OCR edited by Adrienne Kattke mar2006. Three doily edges, including a filet cloverleaf and a 5-point star motif. | |
Wilke, Harriet Cushman, ed. Priscilla Cross Stitch Book, A Collection of Useful Patterns with Suggestions for Their Use in Various Styles of Work. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1899, 48 pgs (cover missing). Scans donated and photo edited by Judith Combs aug2006. A classic. Detailed descriptions of the many embroidery stitches used in charted patterns, as well as charts for alphabets, historic, formal and floral borders, church and heraldic motifs, intricate birds, butterflies, flowers. Many of these patterns work for filet crochet, beading, charted knitting, etc. Some of the harder-to-read charts, cropped and enhanced: PDF5 | |
Wilson, Mrs. L. Barton, et al. Corticelli Home Needlework, A Manual of Art Needlework, Embroidery and Knitting. Florence Mass.: Nonotuck Silk Company, 1898, 96 pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost. Lovely silk embroidery; many stitches illustrated and described for shaded flowers and garlands, monograms, and a quaint rabbit. | |
Worth, Madame. Madame Worth's New Manual of Fancy Work. A Guide to the Various Kinds of Kensington Embroidery and Painting. Embroidery, Drawn Work, Lace Work, Knitting, Tatting, Crochet Work, Net Work, Etc., Etc., Etc. Including Practical Directions for Making Wax Flowers and painting on Silk, Etc., Etc. 200 Illustrations. Hartford, Conn.: R.L. Spencer Co., 44pgs. Scans donated and photo edited by Luann Pfost, (with enlarged and enhanced pages added) dec2007. Description from cover: "Kensington Stamping and Embroidery, Kensington Metallic Flitter and Lustre Painting, Ribbon Embroidery, Colors of Flowers, Etc., Etc.". This book also has tatting patterns. An astonishing and rare book, with instructions, charts, embroidery templates, flower drying, advice on interior decor and crafts an American lady of the 1880's might accomplish. |
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