You can now purchase the complete pattern to make the special medallion style quilt from the 2021 quilt-along. Don't worry if 1930s fabrics aren't your style because I designed this quilt so everyone can participate using their favorite fabrics to create a much-loved quilt in a style all their own! 30 different quilt block Medallion style 72" quilt Patchwork...
Pattern is a copy of vintage Vogart #215 - A Flower a Day days of the week embroidery for your kitchen. Designs include a Rose, Morning Glory, Sweet Peas, Tulip, Poppy, Daffodil and Pansies. Designs are about 9 1/2" tall. They would be wonderful as individual embroidered pictures or blocks in a small quilt. Omit the wording on each block and...
Copy from Vogart Pattern 696 Iron-On Transfers - A Kitten A Day To Cheer Your Kitchen. There is an adorable kitty for each day of the week along with designs for tea towels and pot holders, baby bibs, aprons or other kitchen items. Daily designs are about 7 1/2" tall. This pattern is also available as a digital download.
Full size block patterns for the beautiful, Pennsylvania sampler quilt made by Barbara Butcher Snyder in the late 1800s. Wonderful, intricate, 4 1/2” blocks set together with a wide, double pink sashing. Each block has a color print if you want to replicate the original colors. Finished size is 81” x 91” (photograph used with permission) Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Amish Sampler block of the month. Pattern contains all twelve blocks and finishing instructions. Looks wonderful using other fabrics like Civil War reproduction prints or as a two color quilt. The completed blocks are sewn together for a 62" x 78" quilt. Please use the little drop...
These embroidered and quilted bibs are just adorable and perfect for that special little one in your life. Both are actual vintage designs from the F.A. Wurzburg Company, a leading manufacturer of art needlework and kit quilts in the early 1900s. They're surprisingly quite quick and easy to make. Full size patterns and complete instructions for both bibs. Please...
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck. Measurement: 90″ x 78″ Description: Auntie Green’s Garden is one of my best designs – in my humble opinion. I love needleturn applique and that’s all it has! Lots and lots of flowers and leaves. Pattern comes on large sheets – A1 paper.
This amazing quilt was inspired by vintage powder compact. Corliss Searcey has created another masterpiece quilt with her latest design. It's a great combination of applique with a little bit of patchwork. The pattern for the complete quilt includes color photographs, full sized pattern sheets & instructions. This quilt is 82 3/4" x 82 3/4" finished. A masterpiece for those who love...
The adorable little basket block from the web site header that everyone wants to make. I always have some of these ready to stitch whenever I have a few minutes. At last count I have almost 75 of them finished. I'm not sure how I'll set them together yet so this pattern is only for the little basket I designed. My...
A stunning antique red and green applique album quilt from the mid-1800's. The quilt was a block of the month quilt project where each block was available free for one month and then retired here so you can still make this great quilt. Each 16 1/2" block, including the unique quilting designs, is provided full size with a color...
Based on an antique quilt, this is a great design to feature a favorite fabric or use coordinating scraps. I pictured it using indigo blue fabric and a single shirting for the background but you could use 1930s fabrics, Kaffe Fassett, Civil War, or any genre of prints. Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little drop-down...
Copy of vintage Vogart embroidery design 194 for Bluebird Designs - Days of the Week. These adorable little blue birds are busy working to keep their home clean and neat. There are 7 different designs for each day of the week. Designs are also included for potholders and other kitchen items. Each design is just over 8" tall. This pattern is...
The Bountiful Basket quilt was designed as a scrap quilt to use all my treasured fabric scraps. I decided to have 5” basket blocks, with one flower representing each of the 50 states. The center medallion basket is point with alternating quarter square triangle blocks, and the small on point basket blocks. The pattern contains three 25” x 40” pattern...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Cabot Cuties Block of the Month. Pattern contains all 98 blocks and finishing instructions for your choice of two different settings. The completed blocks are sewn together for a 84" x 95" or 86" x 97" quilt. Please use the little drop down menu just below the...
Circa 1835 - This stunning quilt was inspired by the famous Caswell Carpet which resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Thirty appliquéd blocks of flowers & leaves, birds & butterflies adorn this quilt. The pattern includes full-size blocks and individual color photos of all blocks. Finished size 71" x 82" Check out my Caswell Quilt board...
Circa 1851 - This stunning quilt was inspired by the famous Mary B Brown applique quilt sold at Christie's Auction House in 1991 for $49,500. Corliss Searcey has outdone herself with this fantastic pattern for the complete quilt including color photographs of all blocks, full sized pattern sheets & instructions. This quilt is 90" x 90" finished and includes 44 individual blocks,...
The wonderful Cheddarback Quilt BOM. You can purchase a complete pattern. Each set includes 1 large block and 4 small block patterns. Available as digital download patterns Patterns for the Alphabet and Optional Filler Blocks are sold separately. Use the little drop-down menu just below the price to make your selection and add it to your shopping cart.
By Corliss Searcey - Here’s a fabulous quilt in the style of 'The Bird of Paradise quilt' in the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. Heavily appliquéd blocks of flowers & leaves, birds & butterflies, animals and fruit. 68” square — Indulge your passion for appliqué!The complete pattern includes full size blocks & borders Available as a...
The Colonial Belle designs were available as a kit during the 1930s. The kit was manufactured by Rainbow Block Company and could be ordered through several women’s magazines such as Household Magazine. The magazine advertisement states— Colonial Belle Quilt Blocks Of course you must have a set of these beautiful Colonial Belle Quilt blocks. We wanted to offer our readers...
You can purchase the complete set of monthly block sets for the Dear Daughter Quilt. The blocks are provided full size with a color photo from the antique quilt. The finished size of the quilt is 86" x 99". There are 42 applique blocks and instructions for setting the quilt together. Please use the little drop down menu...
Here's a group of vintage designs for redwork or colored thread embroidery. They are 8" designs Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
We usually think of the block in this little quilt as Capital T and I was surprised to learn it's a very old pattern from Capper's Weekly called Friendship Quilt Grab your favorite bits and pieces of fabric to make this 19" x 23" foundation paper pieced little quilt. Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little...
You can purchase retired monthly block sets for the Ella Maria Deacon quilt. Full-size block patterns and instructions. Be sure to check the blog posts each month! Each block is 9" and the finished size of the quilt is 106" x 106" Available as digital download pattern
A great group of vintage Dolly Dingle designs. You'll enjoy the classic look of the early 1900s designs based on the drawings and illustrations of Grace Drayton. This pattern includes a selection of 11 designs of both boys and girls. Each character is about 9" tall, perfect for use on quilt blocks and other embroidery projects. Patterns are ready to...
A classic group of vintage Dolly Dingle designs. You'll enjoy the adorable antics of these little boys and girls adapted from the early 1900s drawings and illustrations of Grace Drayton. This pattern includes a selection of 20 different designs. Each character is about 9" tall, perfect for use on quilt blocks and other embroidery projects. Patterns are ready to trace...
Another classic group of vintage Dolly Dingle designs. You'll enjoy the adorable antics of these little boys and girls adapted from the early 1900s drawings and illustrations of Grace Drayton. This pattern includes a selection of 21 different designs. Each character is about 9" tall, perfect for use on quilt blocks and other embroidery projects. Patterns are ready to trace...
The first in a series of vintage designs for applique and embroidery. There are 108 designs in a variety of sizes from 3" to 11" including flowers, fruit, animals, household items, people, children's designs and much more. Many designs are provided in multiple sizes. Designs are ready to transfer to fabric and begin your stitching. Perfect for redwork, color thread...
The second in a series of vintage designs for applique and embroidery. There are 23 designs for tinted and embroidered cloth dolls. Most of the dolls have both front and back designs. They range in size from 8" to 12". The patterns are printed just as they were in the early 1900s when they were stamped on fabric and sold...
The Flower Basket quilt is a fantastic design from 1934. Great designs for both applique, embroidery or both. Use them in the pieced baskets of the 12" blocks making up the 76" x 93" quilt or as flower designs in other projects. There are 32 different flowers in beautiful bouquets. The pattern includes copies of the original newspaper clippings. Each...
Flurry is a graphic and modern snowflake quilt perfect for making a statement in your winter decor! Bright colors on a black background are striking too! This advanced beginner pattern uses raw-edge applique and includes suggestions for resizing the quilt from baby to king. The pattern includes directions for five sizes: 36"x 36" baby quilt, 60"x 60" throw quilt, 70"x...
Traditional piecing, combined with applique using wool, cotton, or flannel 56" x 64 1/2" quilt. The blocks are 16 in x 16 in size. The Block of the month is for the pattern only. You'll use your own fabric. You'll be charged every 30 days - 9-month program. The price below INCLUDES the shipping charge
The French Bouquet quilt is a great example of some of the vintage applique quilt patterns presented through the Nancy Page Club during the early 1900's. There are twelve pretty bouquets of flowers like little nosegays. Each bouquet is different and tied with a little bow. In addition to the bouquets there are fifteen designs used in the border of...
We usually think of the block in this little quilt as Capital T and I was surprised to learn it's a very old pattern from Capper's Weekly called Friendship Quilt Grab your favorite bits and pieces of fabric to make this 19" x 23" foundation paper pieced little quilt. Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little...
A beautiful and unique quilt pattern by Margaret Techy. The set includes 25 fruit blocks and instructions to complete the 63” x 81” quilt. Each design has a description of the fruit and color suggestions for embroidery or appliqué. Patterns include: Apple, Cherry, Plum, Elderberry, Peach, Pear, Currant, Grape, Orange, Lemon, Apricot, Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Gooseberry, Date, Fig,...
Slow Stitching is Corliss' favorite way to sew - so her quilt is entirely hand stitched. Choose your favorite techniques and methods - it's all about enjoying the process! Hargraves is so named as it was the final design she worked on before leaving Threadbear's counter on Hargraves Street, Castlemaine - heading for semi-retirement. Finished size 86 1/2" x...
Available as a digital pattern only This is the complete pattern from one of the 2021 blocks of the week programs making this classic quilt inspired by a circa 1860 antique quilt. Almost all of the blocks are pieced but there's a touch of applique in the center medallion. The antique quilt that inspired this design was indigo blue and white...
A stunning little Baltimore Album style quilt. If you love Midget Blocks you'll love these 4" appliqued jewels. Pattern for a floral leaf border is included in addition to the swag border and 12 classic block designs. Finished size is 18” x 22”. Full size patterns and instructions are included to create your own heirloom. A great block of the...
One of the most adorable designs I’ve ever seen. Vintage tinted and embroidered crib quilt from the early 1900s. Finished size is 34” x 38”. Pattern quantities are limited at this time
A wonderful 1920’s antique design combining applique and embroidery that features two little girls picking flowers for their basket. Design size is 18” x 25” for use on a standard crib quilt of 45” x 60”. The original design was finished as a summer spread with no batting.
This late 1800s school book was used for art classes. It’s filled with 50 drawings perfect for redwork, embroidery, applique or tinting. There are leaves, fruit, flowers, animals, children, seasonal, fairies and more to choose from. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern. .
This is one of our cottage quilts! A beautiful, scrappy, patchwork quilt that's easy to rotary cut and sew together. Pattern has complete instructions for a 93" x 118" quilt. It's a great leader-ender project and Jelly Roll, Charm Pack, Layer Cake friendly too! Best of all.................it's one of the Dollar Download Quilts!
Motifs for decorating kitchen towels. Use linen or some other toweling. They are to be done in a variety of colors using embroidery floss. Each letter measures about 6 1/2" tall. Color suggestions are included. A great, rare vintage set. Design 7077 Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
Just Takes 2 Block of the Month - Benjamin Biggs Quilt Retired monthly patterns from the Just Takes 2 - Benjamin Biggs Quilt presented by Dear Jane and Sentimental Stitches can be purchased here. Individual blocks are no longer available. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
Just Takes 2 Block of the Month Retired bi-monthly patterns from the Just Takes 2 quilt. This quilt was featured at International Quilt Market and Festival for their Ruby Jubilee. There are 100 blocks in the quilt. The printed pattern includes nearly 200 pages of patterns and instructions. The patchwork section finishes at 72" x 90". If you add...
Raid your stash or gather together a beautiful group of blue and white fabrics to make this 76" x 90" quilt or 46" x 46" wall quilt.
This Nancy Page Quilt Club Laurel Wreath Quilt was originally published in the 1930's. The set includes full size patterns for the flowers, birds and wreath designs along with the leaf and scallop pattern. As with all of Nancy's patterns, each block includes color suggestions. The finished quilt will measure approximately 90" x 104". Blocks are 12" and 10" x...
Pattern is a copy of a vintage 1940s embroidery and applique pattern to make Little Lulu Days of the Week Tea Towels. Washing Monday, Ironing Tuesday, Sewing Wednesday, Marketing Thursday, Cleaning Friday, Baking Saturday and Church Sunday. Sweet Little Lulu measures about 7" tall Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital...
Designed by Anne Orr for the Burton-Dixie Corporation. I've looked everywhere for an example of this quilt and so far haven't been able to find one. I can see this made in planned colors or scraps, batiks, Kaffe Fassett, Tula Pink or just about any great collection of fabric. There are instructions for a 72" x 92" or 92' square...
A set of 52 unique 4 1/2" applique quilt blocks to be used alone or along side the pieced Midget Blocks. This first collection has a wide variety of designs including classic floral applique, baskets, art deco designs, hearts, fruit, baskets, individual flowers, Sunbonnet Sue and much more. Some of the blocks are adapted from my antique collection and some...
Patterns and instructions for the Midget Blocks from the 1930s Week by Week Sampler quilt but in a 4 1/2" finished size. They are constructed in a variety of techniques including foundation piecing, applique, machine and hand piecing depending on which one is the easiest way to construct that particular block. There are a total of 196 blocks in the collection totaling...
This stunning quilt was reproduced by Di Ford-Hall, from an original by Sarah Morrell in the 1840s. It measures 86" x 86" with the sixty blocks, stitched by hand or machine, are broderie perse, appliqué and pieced. This pattern comes with full sized block patterns, diagram and instructions. Lots of great visual instructions for broderie perse and fabric selection. Includes...
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck. Measurement: 66″ x 66″ Description: I combined everything I love about quilting in this design – needle-turn applique, reverse applique, and English Paper Piecing. The diamond border is prepared using paper but then appliqued to the background fabric. The quilt is an interpretation of an antique quilt.
The Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme quilt was published weekly in The Detroit News. There are suggestions for floss colors on each block. If made as designed, the finished size well be approximately 58" x 78". The 20 blocks include: Mother Goose, Hi Diddle, Diddle, Jack Be Nimble, Little Tommy Tucker, Mary and Her Lamb, Old King Cole, Polly Put the...
Embroidery patterns from the Motifs of March series. You’ll receive 31 different designs which can be used for redwork or colored thread embroidery. These are vintage designs from my collection. For use on 9" blocks. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
Oh how fun! 60" x 75" Notting Hill features folk art flowers using an abstract applique method. This is a fun, easy quilt to make.
Each circular design is adapted from old English embroideries of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Many of them were seen at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The twenty five circular designs measures six inches finished size. After they are embroidered, they are appliqued to your background fabric and a quilting design completes this unique look. This quilt was...
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck. Paradise of Birds was a BOM quilt pattern but you're getting the entire pattern in one package. This gorgeous design features twelve beautiful birds appliqued to create the twelve finished blocks) and an applique border. The patterns include full-size printed template sheets for the block designs. Finished size approx : 52" x 63"
This quilt is 72" square and is perfect for a lap quilt, bed topper or a wall hanging. It was inspired by a few wool rugs that I own. It will fit right on the top of a king sized bed along the edge of the mattress or would look wonderful on the diagonal, draping off of the sides on...
A beautiful combination of rich colors and classic designs in this stunning applique quilt! You'll receive all 4 monthly patterns at once for this block of the month quilt. This is NOT a monthly program and does not include fabric. Instructions and full-size pattern templates for all Penny Garden block patterns Finishing Guide (border pattern not included) Finished quilt size is 55 inches by 61 inches
Perfect as a wall quilt, small crib quilt or the beginning of a traditional size crib or twin size quilt. This 36” square quilt features a vintage 1920s redwork design used on a summer spread for infants. Pattern quantities are limited at this time
This is an amazing depression-era sampler quilt. The minute I saw it I knew I had to share it with you. The blocks are made using a variety of techniques in a wide variety of sizes. There are 35 blocks in the quilt with filler strips making it all fit together. The quilt came from an estate in Plattsmouth, NE....
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck. Potty McDotty was a BOM quilt pattern but you're getting the entire pattern in one package. This gorgeous design features eight different appliqued vase designs (repeated once each to create the sixteen finished blocks) and a pieced diamond border. Irene has used four different background fabrics and a large variety of spots, dots, and other...
Oh how fun! Cute flower pots filled with a variety of easy to applique flowers. A great quilt to bridge the gap between traditional and modern quilting. 60" X 72" Rosemary & Thyme combines fun pots with modern leaves. The quilt is pieced and the leaves are appliqued. You can use a different fabric for each pot, a great scrap...
A unique pattern for a applique floral sampler quilt made in 1854 and signed by Sally Post. Includes 36 floral blocks for 8” squares and instructions to complete the quilt. Also included are color pictures from the antique quilt. Finished size of the quilt is 84 1/2” x 84 1/2”. Please use the little drop down menu under the price...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Scrap Savers Baltimore Album Block of the Month. Pattern contains all 13 blocks, border and finishing instructions. The finished size of the quilt is 88" x 88". Available as a 80 page pattern. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Seasonal Sampler block of the month. Pattern contains all twelve blocks and finishing instructions for both the quilt and individual wall quilts. The completed blocks can be sewn together for a 56" x 73" quilt. The completed wall quilts finish at 19" x 23" Please use the...
A sweet, vintage, applique crib quilt pattern. Finished size is 40” x 60” without an outer border. Pastel applique and hand embroidery accents make this a treasure. Pattern quantities are limited at this time.
Several years ago I saw an antique quilt I fell in love with. I knew I had to make one myself. It was a simple quilt of Variable Star blocks set on point with an applique swag border. I think it was the fact that the blocks were only 3” in size that stole my heart. What a challenge that...
These adorable little Snowbabies are a joy to embroider as redwork designs or with a selection of your favorite colors. The twelve blocks are sewn together with a pieced sash and cornerstone setting. A simple border with room for quilting completes the 52" x 65" quilt. Patterns are full size and ready to use. Please use the little drop down...
The perfect scrap quilt to use up all those little bits of fabric you have and leftovers from precuts. Rotary cut, machine pieced and precut friendly so you can use jelly roll strips, charm packs and layer cakes. This quilt is what I like to call a “Percolator Project” because you can work on it while you work on other...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Starlight - Starbright block of the month. Pattern contains all 30 blocks and finishing instructions from the 15 month program. The completed blocks are sewn together for a 59" x 71" quilt. A great mix of blocks and techniques make this the perfect galaxy of stars stitched with either light...
Select four great fabrics and a couple of accents and you can whip up this easy Stars & Rails lap size quilt. It's a great project to use as a leader-ender project while working on another quilt. Finished size is 51" x 70" Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little drop-down menu just below the price...
State Fair Sampler Block of the Month quilt series on our web site. The blocks were free for one year from the date they were uploaded. The quilt is based on an antique quilt that won Second prize at the Ohio State Fair and Fourth prize at the Central States Exhibition held during the early 1900s. This is sure to...
There are 48 blocks in the entire series with a diagram of the completed quilt layout. The block size is 7" x 9". Embroider in the naturalistic colors of the flowers, using the simple, well-known stitches such as outline, lazy-daisy, buttonhole and French knot. An ivory tone material, slightly darker than unbleached muslin, is even more effective than white...
This amazing quilt finishes at 96” square and features piecing, applique, and English paper piecing. It’s coming from Australia, it’s a VERY large, very detailed pattern. The quilt has 121 blocks, and a flying geese and a hexagon border. It is detailed and beautiful and a lot of fun to make. You select your own fabrics from your...
"These are just about the cutest "babies" I have seen, with their old-fashioned dresses and bonnets with ruffles." Those are the words Ruby Hinson Duncan used to describe these adorable 1902 little Sunbeam Babies. The twelve blocks are for use on 8" or larger quilt blocks. Patterns are full size and ready to use. Please use the little drop...
One of my favorite versions of Sunbonnet Sue. This vintage design is for 10" - 11" quilt block. I used this pattern to make a crib quilt several years ago and still smile each time I see it. Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little drop-down menu just below the price to make your...
One of the prettiest designs I’ve ever stitched. The embroidery design is 12” x 18” so it’s perfect for a cushion or pillow sham. It would make a beautiful center for a mediallion quilt. Stitched with royal blue floss but great for redwork embroidery.
Susan Smith was inspired by one of my favorite antique quilts to create her Sweet William quilt. I'm thrilled to bring this talented Australian designer's wonderful pattern to you . The quilt has easy to piece baskets filled with a variety of applique blossoms. There are patterns for 36 blocks in this 67" quilt. The original quilt was circa 1860...
You can purchase the retired monthly block sets for the 1857 Album Quilt. Each 10" block is provided full size with a color photo from the antique quilt. Please use the little drop-down menu just below the price to select printed or digital patterns.
You can stitch these adorable birds and bees on a variety of projects. Perfect for colored thread or redwork embroidery, they are ready to trace and stitch. Sized for tea towels or quilt blocks. Fourteen designs - six birds (days of the week) and eight bees. Bird designs are 7" - 9". Bee designs are 4" - 9". A great...
This is Corliss Searcey's interpretation of the English Medallion Quilt from the early 1800s. These naive baskets are surrounded by borders of hexagon flowers, stars, hearts, and more. You can have great fun with this "busy" quilt and its easy shapes that do not need precise placement to achieve a fabulous look. The complete pattern includes full-size blocks & borders....
Grab all your 1930s print and feedsacks - reproduction and vintage to make this fantastic 74" x 82" quilt
78 redwork embroidery designs from an antique quilt top in my personal collection. Flowers, Angels, Children, Politicians and the Tootsey block itself. Designs are perfect for 9" redwork embroidery blocks. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
A “Baker’s Dozen” of adorable children dressed in a variety of clothing. Design size is 8 1/2” tall. Perfect for embroidery, applique or a combination of both. This set of patterns was used in the Trick or Treat Kids Series. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern.
A fantastic collection of 187 – 4” quilt blocks and instructions for assembling the quilt. The blocks are all designs that were offered by mail in newspapers around the country during the 1920s and 1930s. You’ll receive photos of this beautiful antique quilt, color suggestions and a full size block drawing for pattern. Finished size of the pictured quilt is...
Do you love winter but not the cold? Experience the beauty of winter with this stunning pieced quilt layered with easy to applique snowflakes. Finished size - 68 inches x 86 inches.
Wrap that special little one in a vintage classic based on the story of Wynken, Blynken and Nod. Full size applique pattern to make this 41” x 56” crib quilt. Use the little drop down menu just below the price to select print or digital pattern.