Tag: embroidery

A single letter monogram is especially useful when one changes husbands like the newspaper at the bottom of the birdcage. What a Capital idea! The initial offerings are rather slim at the moment but shall eventually find it’s place in uppercase society.

This kitten and puppy pair would be cute in a quilt or appliqued to some pillows.

Names to embroider from the 19th century.

These embroidery patterns of edgings are on the straight and narrow. Well, mostly straight. Indeed they are hand drawn dating back to the 1850s before the ruler was invented. (joking)

These are outside what is considered normal for embroidery patterns. The pipe scene was included with some Father’s Day patterns and the woman in the chair is supposed to represent “Whistler’s Mother.”

Very vintage embroidery patterns with German sayings.

Stitch a lovely gift for yourself or your best friend by the name of “Kate.”

A wonderland of free patterns to embroider for yourself or a loved one. If none of these “Alice” names appeal to you just ask for more in the comments section.

If your name is “Maria” then you’re in luck! These patterns are from the 1850s and would make a fabulous embroidered gift for yourself or a loved one.

Wheat embroidery patterns from the days when wheat was the staff of life. If you are looking for a corner design for linens or hankies, they can be found here.

These medium width embroidery patterns of edgings are just middle of the road; not too wide and not too narrow. Steady on.