Type in “patterns” and all the listings on that page that include the word “patterns” in the title or description will be highlighted.Īt that point, you can move through them all by clicking the “next” arrow on your browser’s search box.ĪPL has a search function, but I find that my computer’s find function on the open browser works faster and narrows things down more efficiently. If you use the “find” function on your computer (Command+F on a Mac or Control+F on a PC), you’ll get a small search box at the top of your browser that can search for keywords on that page. Perhaps you’re looking for “embroidery patterns” specifically. The list is quite long, and if you don’t have a lot of browsing time, you might want to cut to the chase. So, if you’re looking for books on “embroidery,” click on the embroidery category. Click on the category you want, and you’ll be provided with a list of books that somehow fit into that category. On the home page, you’ll find a menu of categories under the main picture. When you visit Antique Pattern Library, start at the home page, not the catalog page, unless you’re looking for a specific title that you already know or you just want to browse through the whole catalog. Browsing can be a bit like falling into the Black Hole of Oblivion, only to emerge to a day half-gone.Īll the books are free for downloading, although you can support APL by donating, if you wish – there are buttons on the site. In case I didn’t mention it, there are a lot of books there. I’ll also share my “shortcuts” for browsing Antique Pattern Library. Today, I’ll sum up a list of recent delectable finds and old favorites that are worth downloading. ![]() The folks behind Antique Pattern Library do a fantastic job scanning and cataloging a whole variety of needlework books, and many of them are excellent old embroidery books. If you’re not familiar with Antique Pattern Library, it’s a real bonanza when it comes to needlework books in the public domain. For that reason, I’m also a big fan of hand embroidery.If you have a chance this weekend, you’ll definitely want to take some time to browse through Antique Pattern Library. I’m a stay-at-home mom to four cute kids, and I love all things crafty! My blog is filled with all kinds of crafts, mostly for my kids and my home. I believe that handmade items are special because of the details and special touches that a machine can’t reproduce. Hi, I’m Jessica, and I blog at Cutesy Crafts. Take your time on this and use short stitches around the tight curves.Īs you are stitching, I hope this hoop inspires you to remember that you really are enough just by being yourself. For the thicker parts of the font, I did two rows of back stitch next to each other. The yellow flowers are also a satin stitch, but I varied the length of each stitch to give the flowers more texture. You come in from each side, like a fishbone stitch, but you bring the needle down in the same hole a few times at the base. It should come down almost to the base of the leaf. You start out just like you are doing a fishbone stitch, but the first stitch from the top is really long. I labeled the small leaves as a satin stitch, but they are somewhere between a satin stitch and a fishbone stitch. ![]() free “You Are Enough” embroidery pattern – download it on the Sewing Templates “free shop” page.“You are Enough” Hand Embroidery Pattern To stitch this hand embroidery pattern, you will need: It looks so pretty with all of the different greens. At first, I wasn’t sure about the color scheme I had chosen, but I think mustard yellow is going to be a new favorite. I’m enough as a mother, as a wife, as a person because I’m here every day, doing the best I can. I love the message of “you are enough.” It helps me remember that I am exactly who I am supposed to be. I like to look around for inspirational quotes to embroider, and this one caught my eye. I love that Jessica always makes such inspiring and positive projects! You can also check out her Flamingo & Peacock Embroidery Pattern here. Not only is the embroidery pattern (and finished product) beautifully, it’s also really uplifting and inspirational. Jessica of Cutesy Crafts is back with us again sharing another GORGEOUS hand embroidery pattern.
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