Saturday, January 26, 2013

A Fascination with Vintage Stitchery

I have a fascination with vintage stitchery. You know the kind, like our mothers and grandmothers use to stitch up....
A dear friend, Amanda got me interested in these stitchery transfers about 4 years ago... and when ever I come across a vintage pattern I buy it.

 I think this collection is from the 1940's... based on the hairstyle and dress on the package.
 Notice the apron on this package... can you imagine having 7 white crisp aprons each with a day of the week stitched on it...
 This is the pattern that I used to stitch up my little Scotty dog...
 I decided to trace my pattern instead of ironing it on......
 As I was perusing through my vintage patterns I noticed that 3 of them are identical,,, but the packages had been re-done.... probably to generate new interest in the same old pattern.
I have some "Aunt Martha's" from the 1960's as well. they cost a whole whooping .53cents at J.C. Penny & CO. (according to the price tag)
Well back to stitching.....
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  1. Sam I Am......January 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I know...I love those vintage patterns too and you can still get Aunt Martha patterns....not all the old ones but some. You have a great collection there and like you...I would trace so I could always have it. I love the old pillowcases and dresser scarves but if you order the kits the fabric is so cheap and chinzy nowadays. You are smart to transfer your own.
    They're SO COOL!!!!! Enjoy!

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  2. Pioneer Woman at HeartJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I absolutely love the vintage patterns. They hold something that today's patterns don't.

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