Vintage embroidery transfers

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You can read about the original antique quilt in an earlier post. Because my blocks are slightly smaller (3 instead of 3 1/2), I decided to make the quilt one block longer and wider. My version ended up at (50 x 57) -- a bit larger than the original. Also, I lost the template I made for the handle, and the replacement I drew was obviously narrower. I didn't notice this right away, and when I did, I decided not to care. Maybe when I'm dead someone will look at this quilt and wonder why some…

From my collection of transfers from the 70's.

Today, finally, I would like to tackle an important topic – transferring embroidery designs on fabric. Before I start, I would like to stress the fact that this post will cover mostly how I personally transfer patterns, which in no way should limit you in exploring any other methods! Moreover, I will try to quickly list the other methods in the end of the post (but won't go in much detail, because I prefer to write about stuff that I can give a personal insight on). Transferring patterns…

This is a 1940s Embroidery and sewing design. We have taken this Potholder and Embroidery embroidery transfer and recreated it in to a PDF file that is instantly down loadable. When you purchase this pattern you will be sent an email with a link to your pattern. This PDF file can be downloaded instantly once payment has been made. All patterns are taken from our collection of Vintage patterns. All designs are out of print and hard to find. Each pattern is in public domain. This pattern was…

Few days ago I was able to finally finish stitching Mrs. Laundry Hen (and made progress on some of my other WIP's, more on those later). The only thing I'm regretting now is the woven fusible backing ironed on the back, see those 'bubbles' ack, ... but, oh well, live and learn. Hoop marks still there, haven't ironed it yet. The last few stitches were for completing the laundry section, the grass, and flowers. At the last minute I had to make changes to my goals for this month do to not…

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