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This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain,
to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically
edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available,
for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses.
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N. Alexandre & Cie (publ.)
Alphabets Varies
No. 186
N. Alexandre & Cie, Rue St. Martin, 241, Paris.
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Small hardcover booklet, 8 pages, 2 alphabets for whitework.
Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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D-YS118
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Alphabet Embroidery whitework SW
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Mertens-Goetjes, C.
Die Kreuzsticharbeit
verbesserte auflage
MEZ A.G., Freiburg
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Softcover book, 90 numbered pages. Short description of how-to execute different cross-stitch variations and then 68 color plates of antique cross-stitch patterns newly executed. Some close-ups and charts included. Pattern sheets were to be sold separately and are not present here.
Scans donated by Ruby Struiksma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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LB01G
Embroidery Charts Cross-stitch RB
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Trube, P
7865
265361148318 Antique Hand Painted Pattern Berlin 1800's P. Trube Needlework History !
P. Trube, Berlin
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Handpainted repeating pattern on greyish paper. Grid size 90x74.
Images donated by ebay seller joan10605, charted by Sytske Wijnsma. Pattern from her grandmother's needlework studio in Manhattan, LaMer's Studio, from 1909-1967, where she taught needlework and did work for musea and famous customers.
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LB01F
BerlinWork Embroidery Charted Cross-stitch JO
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Modern Handcraft, Inc. (publ.)
The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 2
Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale
Kansas City, Modern Handcraft, Inc.
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8 pages, folded strip of paper. Crochet: Crocheted Pineapple Apron, Pansy Chair Set, Crocheted Compact Covers. Knitting: Lace-stripe Knitted Scarf or Muffler.
Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder.
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H-ML116
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LB01E
Crochet Knitting Knitting ML
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The Priscilla China Painting Book
Containing full instructions for decorating in flat color and enamels, lustre and gold. Also, a number of designs shown in actual size for tracing.
1923, The Priscilla Publishing Company, Boston, Mass.
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40 pages not including cover. Stapled softcover. Subtitle says it all. Most designs by Elizabeth Mackenzie Roth.
From the collection of Folva Miller, donated by her grandson Charles Kite, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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E-CL004
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LB01D
Drawing CL
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Calendar 1927
Rubáyiát of Omar Khayyam
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Bi-weekly calendar of the year 1927, with on each page three verses of the Rubáyiát of Omar Khayyam. This calendar is suitable for the year 2022. On the back a small calendar for the year 1928.
From the estate of Frans Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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LB01B
FW
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The Wildspur Way
Agents - C. Swatton & Co., Drapers, PURLEY
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Stapled oblong softcover booklet, 12 pages including covers. An advertisement leaflet with nine items illustrated in color, showing possible use of Wildspur embroidery threads. The actual traced patterns aren't included, but could be obtained from the supplier. Table centre or tray cloth, Orchid tea cloth, May Flower cushion, border designs, djibbeh for a young girl, tea cosy, explanation of embroidery stitches.
Booklet donated by Peggy April, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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J-PA131
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LB01A
Embroidery PA
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Spool Cotton Company (publ.)
Tatting - Luncheon sets, Doilies, Collars, Edgings
Book No. 183
1942, The Spool Cotton Company
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24 pages including covers. Luncheon sets containing centerpiece, place doilies, bread and butter plate doilies, and even glass doilies. Bread tray doilies, a tatted corner for a linen doily, collars and cuffs, kerchief edgings, flower spray and boutonniere, T-square tablecloth insertion, motifs for household linens, curtain pulls, doilies, edgings suitable for towels and other purposes.
Book donated by Janet Porsche, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library.
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J-JP005
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LB019
Tatting JP
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Kuehn, Heinrich (publ.)
Moderne Stickvorlagen - No. 774
Dessins de Broderies Modernes
Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin
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Leporello with on one side six patterns pages in two colors: five wide corner designs, five medium corner designs, three very narrow ones and three narrow borders, as well as one all-over repeating floral pattern. On the other side three alphabets known from other Heinrich Kuehn publications, the curly-letters on three pages, the gothic alphabet on two pages, and the remaining page italic capitals.
Scans donated by Jackie Isler, from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman. Charted and edited by Sytske Wijnsma
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LB018
Alphabet Embroidery Charted Corner Edge Cross-stitch Beading IS
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The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 1
Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale
Kansas City, Modern Handcraft
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8 pages. Knitting: Spiderweb Fascinator. Sewing: Apron From a Towel. Crochet: Bandeau, Brooch and Earrings, Frills, Snowflake, Curtain Tie Back and Napkin Ring in "Crocheted Needlepoint" (with a charted alphabet), Crocheted Dish Cloth, Crocheted Hot Dish Mats.
Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder.
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LB017
Charts Alphabet Knitting Crochet Sewing ML
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Spool Cotton Company (publ.)
Doilies
Book No. 184
1942, The Spool Cotton Company
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24 pages, stapled softcover, copyright 1942. Crocheted and knitted doilies, some filet crochet charts. Irish Crochet Doily, luncheon sets, table runners. Chic Circles, Rose o'Summer doily, Two-in-One, Williamsburg doily, Doily Drama with flower motif, Flowerstrewn runner with flower motifs,Scallop Shell small doilies and centerpiece, Midsummer Day runner, Hero's Salute filet crochet with eagle and shields, As You Like It tray doily, Staff of Life bread tray filet crochet doily, Lazy Susan filet crochet placemat, Hemlock Ring knitted doily, Starry Night knitted doily, Marlborough crocheted luncheon set, Flower Spoke crocheted doily, Chatelaine luncheon set, doilies in four sizes, Please Check It checkerboard patterned runner, Heart's Ease, floral doily, Whirl-a-way crocheted pinwheel doily, Pinwheel Trio doilies.
Book donated by Judith Parrish, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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J-JP006
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LB016
Charts Crochet Filet crochet Irish crochet JP
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Stella d'Italia
No. 25
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Oblong softcover stapled album, 16 pages not including covers. Approx. 1920 (estimate seller). Two alphabets, border and corner designs, several names and on the back cover embroideries for redwork or similar. The backcover originally had a purple background, now white, to make the patterns more legible.
From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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LB015
Alphabet Embroidery whitework II
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American Thread Co. (publ.)
Crochet For Christmas
Star Christmas Book No. 94
American Thread Company
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16 pages, stapled softcover. Small crocheted items for Christmas: St Nick yarn doll, Cornucopia, Snowman, Tree Top Angel, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Snowflakes, Christmas bells, Shade Pulls, Christmas Lapel Ornaments, Christmas Tree Potholder, Bun Warmer, Glass Jacket, Santa Claus Doll, Mary Christmas Doll, Fairy Princess Doll.
From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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LB014
Crochet OS
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American Thread Co. (publ.)
The Variety Book of Crochet
Book 10
American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York, NY
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Stapled softcover, 32 pages including cover. Designs by Cecilia Vanek. Curtain pulls, pot holders, filet scarf with squirrels, bread tray doily, hot plate mats, filet square motifs, star doily, two other round doilies, curtains, curtain tie backs, tea cloth, luncheon set, dressoir scarf, chair sets, face cloth, carnation dish cloth.
From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Textile Research Center in Leiden.
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LB013
Charts Crochet Filet crochet OS
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The Spool Cotton Company (publ.)
Sewing for Babies
Book No. S-12
1943 The Spool Cotton Company
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24 pages including covers. Wartime publication about how to sew a baby layette, all basic necessities for baby care. Most patterns referred to were sold separately by different publishers, a list is given with each item. Applique baby quilt and terry cloth toys for which patterns are included.
From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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LB012
Sewing Quilting OS
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Album Roma
N. 34
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Stapled softcover, oblong, 16 pattern pages. No date or maker given. All whitework embroidery patterns, no charted designs. Two alphabets and various borders and motifs, some including other initials and names. Probably around 1910.
From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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L-II001
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LB011
Alphabet Embroidery whitework II
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Spool Cotton Co. (publ.)
Choice designs in Crochet
Book 69
The Spool Cotton Company
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28 pages including covers. Lace Frill Jabot, Cluny Collar and Cuffs, Cowl Yoke Blouse, Fedora Hat, Regal Turban, The Co-Ed, Bellhop Hat, Debonnaire, Knot Stitch Frill Collar and Jabot, Peter Pan Frill, Waistcoat, Eton Tailored Collar Set, Shirtwaist Blouse, Chain Link Belt and Pocket Set, Dolman Two-Piece Dress, Dotted Crocheted Cardigan, Edgings, Popcorn Trail Bedspread, Flower Field Mat, Hailstone Medaillion Table Mat.
Book donated by Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma
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L-OS004
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LB010
Crochet OS
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