Comments on: Vintage Crafts: Winter Edition

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:12:39 +0000

Hi Rachel,

Thanks so much for your blog and thank you very much for offering to send a scan of the patterns I wonder if I could get the scan for the cover sweaters pattern. I am a lover of Scandinavian knitting and this looks good, and will have a go. Also if you do not mind I would request the sleeping bag also. I watched my neighbor struggle to make a little sleeping bag. She described to me what she wanted, and this one seems to fit the bill. Thanks so much. If I am successful with the sweater I will send you a photo. Thanks so much and best wishes for 2011

By: Brenda Nesbitt

Brenda Nesbitt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:26 +0000

Hi Rachel: I was web searching for Sleeping Bag Instructions and came across your site. I am wondering perhaps if you could email me the scan for it as it appears to be very close to what I have in mind. (May tweak it slightly.)

Your blog is lovely! With much appreciation for your offer and time.

By: rachel

rachel — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:42:33 +0000

Hi Eleanor,

Thanks for your comment. Would you believe that I didn’t make it back to New York with a single copy of Mon Ouvrage? I think I may be able to have a friend send me the ones I left in my old apartment in Paris. Unfortunately the photos I have on the site are all I have right now.

I monogrammed some towels a few years back and actually ended up using a script font that I had found on the website http://www.dafont.com. I just printed it out, traced it, and transferred it to the fabric using a crude method of drawing over the design with carbon paper underneath. Since then, I have discovered this great site with TONS of monogram patterns, which would probably be the most useful for what you’re looking for:

Antique Pattern Library

For vintage embroidery patterns (I used some of these to make a baby blanket years ago), there are some great sites that offer free patterns:

A Flickr group here.

and by far my most favorite site for vintage graphics:

Needlecrafter

I hope this helps you with your project!

By: eleanor james

eleanor james — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:10:27 +0000

Hey Rachel,

I’ve been doing searches looking for Mon Ouvrage and La Broderie Blanche, specifically looking for early 20th century monogram patterns and your blog came up. I’m doing some embroidered pillowcases for my aunt and was wondering if there were any patterns in you stash that would be appropriate? Looks like you’re busy with small children, but if you had a chance, I’d be appreciative.

Thank you,

Eleanor James,

Wilmington, NC

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:35 +0000

Unfortunately I haven’t come across any vintage magazines with Christmas patterns. I am always keeping an eye out, though.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:54:36 +0000

I love the images you’ve posted. Do you recall if any of your 1950′s or earlier magazines showed pictures or patterns for Christmas stockings?

By: suzy attwood

suzy attwood — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:50:06 +0000

I too am “hooked” on vintage patterns! May I please request a full-size scan of any of the page for the capelet?

We live in Kananaskis, a tiny place high in the mountains, between Calgary and Banff. Amazing how the internet reduces the distance between those with common interest!

Thanks for your efforts to put together such wonderful information.

By: karen

karen — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:37:21 +0000

thanks for sharing…I enjoy the old magazines and the retro ski-style look!