Vintage
Stitching
Treasury
more than 400 authentic
Embroidery designs
Suzanne McNeill
2
Vintage Stitching Treasury
Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
the Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Color Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Embroidery Stitches. . . . . . .
How to Use the Patterns . . . . 15
Care of Linens. . . . . . . . . .
Care of Vintage Linens . . . . . 16
Tinting with Crayons. . . . . . . 17
Tea Dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sunbonnet Sue Quilt . . . . . . 18
Lady’s Pets Potholders . . . . . 20
Tea Time Quilt. . . . . . . . . . 21
Doggie Laundry Bag . . . . . . 23
Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
ISBN 978-1-4972-0007-4
eISBN 9781607653455
COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs,
patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the
personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose
only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under
law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every
effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is
accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual
skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any
injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of
the information in this book.
INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been
reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists
concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher,
or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from
the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure
that credits accurately comply with information supplied.
WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under
8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without
adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products
could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for
the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product
manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible.
NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational
purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.
© 2015 by Suzanne McNeill and New Design Originals Corporation,
, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing,
800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.
This book contains selected content from
Vintage Animals
(978-1-
57421-587-8),
Vintage Tinted Linens and Quilts
(978-1-57421-462-8),
Vintage Garden Quilts
(978-1-57421-561-8),
Vintage Home Linens and
Quilts
(978-1-57421-512-0),
Ladies of Leisure
(978-1-57421-516-8),
Linen
Heirlooms: Vintage Linens
(978-1-57421-785-8),
Tied Up!
(978-1-57421-
468-0) and
Redwork in Blue
(978-1-57421-749-0).
Hand stitching for the projects featured on front cover done by
Anna Mae Roth, Milford, Nebraska. Thanks, Mom! —Carole
Introduction
For nearly a century, the wonderful relaxing pastime of art
embroidery entertained women through the U.S. and much of
the world. No one thought much of it while they were doing
it; after all, it was just something to pass the time, making
a thoughtful gift for a friend or a treat for oneself. So little
consideration has been given to this facet of textile history that
some