Wednesday, December 21, 2016

 

GRUNTHALS 5019 - $10 USD

A fairly large pattern of a delicate sprig of Apple Blossoms graces the center of this design.  The pattern dates from the 1840s and follows the Audubon phase.  It is 120 stitches wide by 120 stitches tall while using 41 DMC colors.
 





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HERTZ & WEGENER 11367 - $8 USD

This 1840's pattern by Hertz & Wegener is part of the Audubon series of highlighting single flowers in all their grand glory.  The design is 100 stitches wide by 100 stitches tall and is made up of 35 DMC colors.  The pattern was copied directly as shown.



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HERTZ & WEGENER 11367 ALTERNATE - $8 USD

This pattern is an alternate of the original pattern however using greyish shades of white in the body of the flower rather than the brown hues shown above.  The rest of the statistics regarding size and color count remain the same.
 


 
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Sunday, November 20, 2016

HEINRICH KUEHN 15549 - $5 USD

 
 
This late 1870s pattern is small in size but very intricate.  The size is 75 stitches wide by 70 stitches tall and uses 50 DMC colors.
 

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HEINRICH KUEHN 9087 - $7 USD

 
 
Another pattern by Heinrich Kuehn from the late 1870s shows a Goldfinch type of bird amid a bower of red Roses and Apple Blossoms.  The design is square at 90 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall and uses 26 DMC colors.  This is how the original pattern was sold.  An alternate pattern follows below.

 
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HEINRICH KUEHN 9087 ALTERNATE - $7 USD

 
This is the same pattern as above but using a pink color scheme for the Roses.  The pattern size remains the same at 90 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall and the DMC color count remains at 26
 




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HEINRICH KUEHN 15284 - $9 USD

 
This is another pattern by Heinrich Kuehn from the same time period of the previous patterns.  Rather than separate the patterns, I chose to keep them as they were created.  The bouquet on the left is 60 stitches wide by 61 stitches tall and uses 34 DMC colors, while the pattern on the right is also 60 stitches wide by 61 stitches tall but only uses 33 DMC colors.
 




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HEINRICH KEUHN ROSES  - $11 USD

 
This pattern by Heinrich Kuehn is not numbered however the design is somewhat French and from the 1870s time period.  The pattern is 130 stitches wide by 130 stitches tall and is made up of 27 DMC colors.
 
 
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HEINRICH KUEHN LILLY BOUQUET - $6 USD

 
Another non numbered pattern by Heinrich Kuehn shows a bouquet of Lillies in various color arrangements. These can easily be changed by the stitcher, or by contacting me @ sumere2001@yahoo.com    The design is 80 stitches wide by 80 stitches tall and uses 29 DMC colors.
 
 
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HEINRICH KUEHN OVAL 15149 - $9 USD

 
An oval pattern by Heinrich Kuehn is shown as it was originally created which reflects the Arts and Crafts colors of the late 1870s early 1880s.  An alternate color scheme is shown below.  The pattern is 129 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall and is made up of 20 DMC colors.
 
 
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HEINRICH KUEHN OVAL 15149 ALTERNATE - $9 USD

 
 
This is an alternate composition of the pattern above with more spring tinted leaves, which are more vibrant against the floral composition.  While the design is the same at 129 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall, the DMC color count increases to 22.
 

 
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HEINRICH KUEHN ROSES AND VIOLETS 15423 - $6 USD

 
An early 1880s pattern by Heinrich Kuehn of a large central Rose surrounded by Rosebuds and Violets.  The design is 81 stitches wide by 80 stitches tall and uses 27 DMC colors.  An alternate Rose color follows below.
 




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HEINRICH KUEHN ROSES AND VIOLETS 15423 ALTERNATE-

$6 USD

 
An alternate pattern color scheme for the above pattern.  Both the design size and color count remain the same at 81 stitches wide by 80 stitches tall with 27 DMC colors.
 
 
 
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HEINRICH KUEHN BELL PULL 15611 - $5 USD

 
While this pattern was designed for a bell pull it would be the perfect accent as tie backs adding a touch of color to simple curtains.  The pattern shown is one full design with the first flower repeated.  While it is 124 stitches wide it can be increased to any desired length.  The height is 34 stitches and there are 36 DMC colors in this pattern.
 

 
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Monday, November 14, 2016

HERTZ & WEGENER 1428 - $15 USD


This 1850's pattern by Hertz and Wegener of Berlin is 165 stitches wide by 165 stitches tall and uses 57 DMC colors to create this beautiful bouquet.




 
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A NICOLAI 2094 - $14 USD

 
 

 This 1840's patter is by a lessen known pattern maker A. Nicolai.  Very little is known about the patterns he created nor the length of his establishment.  The design is 156 stitches wide by 159 stitches tall and shows a creation of fanciful flowers in and interesting grouping.  There are 54 DMC colors used in this design.
 
 
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FLORAL BOUQUET #4 - 13 USD


An unknown pattern maker created this grouping of flowers portraying a vibrant blue Peony against large orange Day Lillies.  Oval in shape, the design is 131 stitches wide by 174 stitches tall and uses 44 DMC colors.



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HERTZ&WEGENER FLOWER BASKET - $14 USD

 
 
This pattern by Hertz & Wegener of Berlin had the pattern number trimmed off, however the design is typical of those in the 1860s with lush blossoms and voluminous foliage.  The design is 150 stitches wide by 150 stitches tall and is made up of 42 DMC colors
 

 
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G EDWARD MULLER #11 - $12 USD

 
 
This is a very early pattern by a totally unknown pattern maker, not to be confused with H. F. Muller.  Created in the early 1830s, it predates the Victorian age by at least 5 years.  Simplistic, it is 153 stitches wide by 139 stitches tall and uses just 21 DMC colors
 
 

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M LEVI 335 - $8 USD

 
Mr. Levi had a very short run as a pattern maker and I am very lucky to have many of his patterns in my possession.  This pattern from the early 1840s is comprised of Calla Lillies in a circle which is perfect for a cushion or chair seat as there is no wrong view of this pattern.  The design is 97 stitches wide by 99 stitches tall and is made up of 22 DMC colors.  The pattern was graphed against a purple background so I left the design as such.

 
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Sunday, September 18, 2016

A TODT BEADWORK ROSES - $9 USD
 
 
This non numbered pattern is of the style that was popular in the 1850s with lush rich blossoms.  The design is 110 stitches wide by 112 stitches tall and uses 32 DMC colors.  An alternate color pattern follows below.

 

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A TODT BEADWORK ROSES ALTERNATE - $9 USD

This is an color alternative to the pattern above completed in shades of pink and rose.  Other colors can be created upon request.  While the design size remains the same at 110x112, the number of DMC colors increases to 44.






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FRENCH OVAL BOUQUET 'A' - $5 USD

 
This small oval pattern came from a French booklet and can be attributed to SAJOU.  The design is 59 stitches wide by 97 stitches tall and uses 34 DMC colors.
 
 





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FRENCH OVAL BOUQUET 'B' - $5 USD


This French pattern while slightly smaller in height, appears in the same book as the pattern above and can be used as a companion.  This design is 60 stitches wide by 84 stitches tall and uses 38 DMC colors.


 
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FRENCH OVAL BOUQUET PAIR - $8.50 USD




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HEINRICH KEUHN OVAL - $9.00 USD


This 1869 pattern by Heinrich Kuehn is comprised of Roses and Trumpet flowers and sadly had the pattern number trimmed off.  The design, which probably created for a bench of sorts, is 150 stitches wide by 80 stitches tall and is made up of 39 DMC colors.



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HEINRICH KEUHN LUSH BOUQUET - $9.00 USD

 
Another pattern by the German Patternmaker Heinrich Kuehn is comprised of Roses, lilies and Star flowers.  The pattern is 130 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall and could be used for a chair seat, sofa cushion or picture.  While t only uses 30 DMC colors, the flower pallets can be changed easily.
 




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