A Puffing Takes Twice the Space It Covers
The Dictionary of Needlework on puffings — bands of material gathered on both sides — and the exact allowance each fabric needs to make…
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30 Crochet Baby Clothes Bonnets, Booties, Blankets, and Cardigans
A roundup of crochet baby clothes patterns including bonnets, booties, blankets, cardigans, and more.
Macramé Lace Knotted on a Pinned Cushion
Two macramé patterns from The Dictionary of Needlework, worked row by row over pins stuck into a…
Star Blanket Crochet Patterns for Heirloom Gifts
Star Blanket Crochet Pattern: Create Cozy Heirlooms for Your Loved Ones.
How Schoolchildren Were Taught to Sew On a Button
A Standard IV needlework lesson from 1893, written for the teacher: how to demonstrate a button, its…
Carnation Crochet Patterns for Bouquets and Home Decor
Carnation Crochet Patterns for Bouquets, Gifts, and Home Decor.
Fringe Bought by the Yard, Fringe Knotted by Hand
The Dictionary of Needlework first lists the fringes a Victorian shop sold by the piece, then gives…