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Monday
Nov092009

Herrschner Catalogue online 


I stumbled across this Herrschner Catalog circa 1907 which is being digitised and is going online.

There is all sorts of vintage embroidery patterns and needlework designs which have been released under the creative commons license.  This means you can use them in your projects and I know stitchers love free vintage patterns. 

So it is with thanks to the Embroiderist who is doing the work that I point you towards this resource  

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Reader Comments (6)

Hi Sharon,
A very nice start to begin my day..thanks a ton Sharon.
went thru some pages only and i vl later after cooking is completed..they are so beautiful ..Its like a gret treasure for me..
Love
Lakshmi

November 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLakshmi

Sharon - I didn't know if you had seen this yet, it might be of interest to your readers.

http://www.handembroiderynetwork.com/embroidery-exhibition/winter-guidelines.php

It's an international exhibtion for hand embroidery.

November 10, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRuth Lane

Ruth thanks for the heads up on this I will check it out

November 10, 2009 | Registered CommenterSharon B

Thanks a lot for this useful information.Very inspiring designs.

November 11, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterchitra gangadharan

thanks Sharon and Ruth! I've taken a short peek at both and they've been bookmarked for when I have a bit more time to explore.

November 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJustGail

Wow! How cool is this? Thanks so very much.

November 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBecky

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