Vintage cross stitch

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As promised, here are some terrific vintage cross stitch patterns free for your use -- enjoy! These patterns came from my vintage pattern book collection dated to the 1910s and 1920s. The beauty of these patterns is that they are, for the most part small, so they can be stitched relatively quickly. And there is no color chart for embroidery floss, so you can adjust the colors to your personal preference easily to match your decor. These little cuties would look so pretty on a baby's dress or…

This listing is for an unused, unmarked Vintage Cross Stitch Pattern Booklet. Anchor/ Dale Burdett © Copyright 1989 Designed by Dale Burdett Made in USA Pattern Booklet Includes: - Symbol Style Pattern Charts - Complete Supply / Notions List - Color Key for DMC, Anchor and JP Coats Floss Colors - Stitching Instructions - 100 Charted Motifs and 8 Basic Alphabets This listing is for the Pattern Booklet Only and not a finished design. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for Looking…

And here is the second clock face. I hope a few people do these. Analog clocks need some love these days 😄

flower border

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On a bright, sunny day like today, you'd think I'd be out reveling in it. But no, I'm totally absorbed in my vintage pattern book collection. Naturally, I was looking for one thing, got distracted, and found these charming patterns instead. These patterns came from a few different vintage pattern books dated from the 1910s and 1920s and all could be used for baby or toddler themed projects. They can be worked in either cross stitch or filet crochet. This first set shows an example in "plate…

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. Try covered buttons, lampshades, bookmarks, frames, bracelets, mason jars and more!

From a vintage Japanese cross stitch book by Ondori Press.

Counted Cross Stitch Border Patterns

loving vintage tapestry at the moment, have been collecting for a while and am thinking about what to do with them all...lots of ideas!