Crochet: The Lace of the Masses

 Hi! I'm back. Yes, it's been a while. During my hiatus I've been taking classes...lots of classes, in handwork, needlework, knitting, and crochet included.

Today I am listing the pattern leaflet "Fanciworks" by Coats & Clark. 

The leaflet has seven patterns to knit or crochet doilies and pillows. Some of the patterns are filet crochet while others involve the creation of handmade, knit or crochet, lace, which made me think of something someone said during a class. 

"At one time, lace was only worn by royalty and the wealthy. It was very hard to acquire, took long hours to make, and very expensive. Crochet was one way people could imitate the lace they could not afford."

This listing is a great example of that. 

 

Some of the patterns could be created to hang on a wall or in a window.  You can find the listing in my fiber art shop, PatternHaus Fiber Arts. 

Enjoy!

Knitting and Crocheting Season

I have a hard time knitting or crocheting in the summer. I know, there are folks out there who can knit and crochet at the beach in 110 degree weather but I am not one of them. I have no desire to work with yarn until the weather cools off so I know when fall starts I'll be pulling out the yarn and start hooking...so to speak. 
So, for the folks out there who, like me, are getting ready to knit and crochet, I bring awesome patterns. Some of these patterns will be awesome for the new baby in your world, others perfect Christmas or Hanukkah gifts, and then, maybe something for yourself. 
Who knows where the needles and hooks may take you?

Knit Baby Booties from Leisure Arts has 14 patterns for baby booties. 

 This Leisure Arts booklet is filled with bootie patterns...baby booties, that is. Sweet little Mary Janes, boots, elf shoes (!), even saddle shoes bootie style. The patterns use sport yarn and US number 7 knitting needles. Hey, you can change the yarn and needles and make ornaments....just saying.

Crocheted Slippers for Women & Children from Leisure Arts. Seven patterns to crochet for the hookers (I just love that) in the world.

There is always someone who needs slippers during the winter and here's some great patterns to keep those toes warm. There are patterns for moccasins, espadrilles, sandals, and even fur-around-the-ankle-keep-the-toes-warm slippers. Even slippers from granny squares for those granny square addicts. The patterns use worsted weight yarn and hook size E to I. 

Crocheted Pillows from Leisure Arts Leaflet 282, 6 Designs in Worsted Weight Yarn from 1983. 

 These pillows have the retro look everyone is looking for. The patterns use worsted weight yarn and hooks from F to I. 

Clothespin Angel Ornament by Leisure Arts

Adorable ornaments using bedspread weight (size 10) thread and a clothespin. 

Leisure Arts 356 Slippers! 9 Styles

Keep those toes warm using a crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. 

Crochet Patterns by Herrschners' is full of patterns from easy to expert, ornaments to afghans.  Fourteen fantastic patterns to crochet including afghans, earmuffs, snowflake ornaments, and the gorgeous kissing ball on the front cover. 

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff Sewing, Pattern Haus, and Miss Eileen's Vintage. 

Precious Moments Cross Stitch

Recently I came across some Precious Moments Cross Stitch Books.....a stack of them. They were designed by Gloria and Pat and most of them are first editions and first printings. Check out these lovelies.

Tell it to Jesus First Edition

Each book except one, has a number of patterns. 

Clowns, First Edition

Most of the books are First Edition or First Printing.

Birthday Wishes, First Printing

All are Precious Moments and look amazing.

Autumn's Praise, First Printing

The cross stitch charts can be used for needlepoint as well as cross stitch.

Deer Friends, First Printing

All the books are in excellent condition.

Kindness

Blessed Are Those Who Serve Our Country, First Printing

This is my personal favorite. I love a guy and gal in uniform. 
There's more Precious Moments books in the Pattern Haus shop. 

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff Sewing, Pattern Haus, and Miss Eileen's Vintage. 

GoofingOff's Friday Freebie

Today's Friday Freebie is a day late but awesome just the same. It is a flower wreath by Jacquelynne Steves. The design is suitable for embroidery, applique, needlepoint, or punch embroidery. It can be done in pastels for springs, orange, brown, and yellow for fall, or silver (or gold) with red berries for the holidays. 

Quilt block By Jacquelynne Steves

Have fun and keep stitching!

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing......Make magic with every stitch.

Royal Society Floss Embroidery Linen

Recently I came upon some lovely stamped linen for embroidery by  Royal Society Floss like this beauty.

Royal Society Floss Stamped Embroidery, Roses, Roses, No.500

 The stamp is still clear despite the fact the linens are from the 1940's or 1950's. 

So, it got me thinking about the company, Royal Society....

 According to "The Dawn of DIY: When It Was Hip to Stitch" by Ben Marks "(the) Nonotuck Silk Co. of Northampton, Massachusetts, promoted a thread brand called Corticelli, to give the easily replicated commodity a romantic, Italian sensibility. Verran sold its thread and embroidery kits under the wealthy sounding Royal Society brand, even though its cotton thread and rayon floss, Euler writes, were less expensive than the silk floss sold by its competitors. As a point of reference, a typical Richardson Silk Company pattern, without the floss, cost 15 cents; selling thread was business of a lot of nickels and dimes, so differentiating your product in a marketplace where brand loyalty was largely absent was especially important."

He was right; the name Royal Society Floss does sound pretty fancy but honestly, the linens have a good feel to them and the designs are beautiful. 

You can find embroidery linens in my other shop, Patternhaus. There are knitting needles, embroidery, crochet, and knitting patterns, and yarn available for purchase as well. Oh, and some of the patterns are available for immediate download so you can save on shipping costs. 

As a special to blog readers the coupon code BLOGGIN for 15% off is valid in Patternhaus, too. 

Make magic one stitch at a time. 

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing. 

Cross Stitch Care Bear Cousins And Merry-Mouse

I didn't know. Really, I didn't know....Know what? I didn't know that Care Bears had cousins. Caught me completely off guard.

Care Bear Cousins Cross Stitch Pattern Book $8 

Each cousin is so cute!

A cousin could be the center of attention on a baby blanket or a picture on the nursery wall.

Penguin with a Care Bear Heart

The Merry-Mouse Book of Toys in Cross Stitch $8

Merry Mouse Book of Toys $8 

Post by Eileen Patterson......GoofingOff
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