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A Flower A Day - Days of the Week

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...

A Kitten A Day - Days of the Week

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.

A Mother's Gift Quilt Pattern

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...

American Jane Pindots Fat Quarter Bundle

This vibrant fat quarter bundle features the delightful 'American Jane Pindots' design, showcasing a variety of charming quilt block patterns in a spectrum of colors. Each piece in this bundle is meticulously crafted from 100% cotton, ensuring quality and durability for all your quilting and sewing projects. The collection includes a mix of traditional and modern designs, with each fat...

Antique Quilted Baby Bibs

 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...

Big Blue Quilt Pattern

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...

Cheddarback Block of the Month

 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.    

Civil War Bride

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...

Dear Daughter Block of the Month - Complete Pattern

  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...

Dutch Girls Days of the Week

Ella Maria Deacon Quilt Block of the Month - Complete Pattern

  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    

Flower Girl

Adapted from a set of antique quilt blocks from the early 1900s which combine applique and embroidery. This pattern is a true treasure you don’t want to miss. Block size is 11” Make each skirt from a different print for stunning variety in your quilt.   Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed...

Friendship Quilt 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...

From The Heart Block of the Month

Blossoms, Bunnies, Birds & Bees abound in this beautiful "From the Heart" quilt.This is surely one of the "love-liest" quilts you'll ever make! There are 8 appliqué blocks each with its own theme. There is a "Bunny Love" block, a "Bee Mine" and even a "Hugs & Kisses" themed block! The Heart & Vine Border complements the quilt nicely and...

Garden Gate

Antique crib spread design of embroidery from a 1920’s vintage piece. The design size is 17” x 23” for use on a standard crib quilt of 45” x 60”. Would also be really cute made as a wall hanging for your favorite little girl.

Hand Embroidery Stitches at-a-glance

Hand Embroidery - Stitches at-a-glance features complete step-by-step how to for 30 favorite embroidery stitches such as backstitch, blanket/buttonhole stitch, chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, French knot, running stitch, stem stitch and much more. Also, includes dozens of embroidery stitch options to inspire creativity along with tips and techniques. Needle and thread charts for handy reference. Presented in a...

Heartfelt Block of the Week - Complete Pattern

 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...

Jumbo Letters Days of the Week

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. 

Little Blocks 4.5 - Complete Pattern

These "not quite so little" gems are so much fun to make. They're all classic blocks (not the same as the 3" Little Blocks 365. Use your 1930s fabrics or pull out your reproduction prints. How about using solid colors? I'm also thinking about using my Kaffe Fassett fabrics.  Here are the little details -  161 different 4.5" foundation paper...

Little Blues Miniature Quilts

An adorable pattern for two miniature embroidered quilts. Blues Big Hat finishes at 11” x 14”. Yo-Yo Blues is a 12” square featuring twelve 1930s little girls and over 200 yo-yos adorning the sashing. Would be beautiful as redwork quilts!   Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital pattern. 

May Morn Tulip Vintage Quilt Pattern

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...

Pop Tart Applique Block of the Week - Complete Pattern

    The minute I saw this quilt I knew it had to become part of my collection to share with you. It's well-loved, faded, and worn but oh what unique applique designs. The larger 8" blocks are mostly solids set together with what was a beautiful poison green print. The little 3.5" blocks are a myriad of 1800s prints...

Potluck Block of the Week - Complete Pattern

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....

Pretty Things Fat Quarter Bundle

30 fat quarter in the Pretty Things bundle from Windham Fabrics.  They have the 1930s-40s feedsack feel to them. You don't want to miss this amazing group of reproduction prints! Pretty Things reflects the timelessness of discovery and celebrates the simplicity of joy found in all the pretty things around us. Bursts of vintage-inspired color combined with sweet, nostalgic patterns elevate...

Ruby Sue

What a cutie! This 24” x 29” wall quilt features a vintage redwork little girl from the 1930s updated for today. She is working on her own little redwork quilt. Old fashioned photo corner appliques add to the charm.  

Snowbabies

 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...

Sparkling Stars and Pinwheels

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...

Stars & Rails Quilt Pattern

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...

Sunbeam Babies

"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...

Sunbonnet Sue Vintage Quilt Block Pattern

  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...

The 1857 Album Quilt Block of the Month

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.   

The Birds & The Bees

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...

The Stitcher

A unique antique redwork design featuring a colonial sunbonnet lady stitching among the hollyhocks. She's been the Sentimental Stitches logo since 1996. The design is perfect as this 24” x 28” wall quilt or enlarge the design for the center of a bedspread. The Stitcher was originally used as the embroidery design on an early 1900s mending bag. She was...

Uptown Applique Block of the Month - Complete Pattern

From the moment I saw this circa 1800s antique quilt I knew it was one I wanted to recreate and share with all of you. The original has faded and is worn from being loved through the years yet its beauty shines through. Use your reproduction prints or jump into a new century with Kaffe Fasset prints.   21 different applique...

Vintage Series Block of the Month

Celebrate the Vintage Series. Each little wall quilt will measure 12-1/2 inches by 18 inches,  The design is framed with a scalloped border and a decorative hanging rod, adding a touch of vintage elegance to any space. Perfect for both home decor and as a thoughtful gift, this wall hanging brings a cozy, nostalgic feel to your surroundings. The block...

Winter Joy Quilt Pattern

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.