Free Pattern Every Day - Vintage Greeting Card Caddy

1968 Coats & Clark Card Caddy

As the Holiday cards begin to pour in from friends, family and well wishers, you will need a quick and easy organizing solution. This 1960's Coats & Clark card caddy is a quick-to-make card holder. It's simply a tube wrapped with festive colored string to hold cards with purchased or crocheted trim. Spin the tube to read the cards in full view. Download this retro holiday card holder pattern HERE.

Free Pattern Friday - Making The Case for Pencils!

1958 Pencil Case Pattern

This felt case for pencils is easily updated to carry all sorts of your 21st Century gadgets. Easy to sew felt case is whip stitched for quick assembly. Download HERE.
From the Educational Bureau of Coats & Clark ©1958.
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Free Pattern Friday - More Embroidery on Gingham

Embroidery on Gingham 1960© Coats & Clarks

Embroidered gingham is a lesson in figure ground. Just like the old masters, gingham provides a palette of white, dark and mid-tone. By embellishing any of these three tonal areas, the clever homemaker adds sophisticated patterns and dimension to even the most mundane household textiles. With these easy to follow instructions you can make your own embellished aprons, placemats, napkins or anything imaginable with cross stitch embroidery. Download this pamphlet HERE.
1960© Coats & Clark . Published by the educational bureau of Coats & Clark. Please feel free to share this link. However, any form of printed or online distribution without permission is strictly prohibited.

Free Pattern Friday - Cross Stitch Your Gingham

Cross-Stitch Your Gingham

The cross stitched gingham apron is the quintessential icon of 1950's and 1960's homemaking. With these easy to follow instructions you can make your own full gathered skirt and crop top to embellish with cross stitch embroidery. Pattern includes Bows, rose, apple and alphabet as well as that most famous poodle of poodle skirt fame. Download HERE.
1961© Coats & Clark . Published by the educational bureau of Coats & Clark. Please feel free to share this link. However, any form of printed or online distribution without permission is strictly prohibited.

Free Pattern Friday - Four Gifts For Very Young Friends

Four Gifts for Very Young Friends

Easily made gifts for baby. This 1960 pamphlet was prepared for the Camp Fire Girls, Inc by the Educational Bureau of Coats & Clark, Inc. These sweet patterns put the FUN in functional. Make some for your little ones. Download HERE.
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Free Pattern Friday - Children's Bazaar - Scottie Dog and Lamb Stuffed Toys

Children's Bazaar Scottie and Lamb

This 1944 pattern for adorable stuffed Scottie Dog and Lamb toys are the perfect DIY project. These articulated stuffed animals are easy to make with this pattern produced by The Spool Cotton Company. Download here for the perfect handmade Easter gift for that special child on your gift list. Perfect for those leftover scraps and orphan buttons.
1944© The Spool Cotton Company. Please feel free to share this link. However, any form of printed or online distribution without permission is strictly prohibited.