In case you're interested

Hiya.  Just a quick post to mention a very interesting site.  It is Antique Pattern Library and has an amazing number of books and patterns from as far back as 1800.  First, you have to download the latest version of Adobe reader which I thought I had but nothing worked.  Once I upgraded, I had no problem.  The first time I clicked on the PDF button for viewing, I had to allow Adobe to read the files which led me to the product's usage agreement, and then viewing commenced.  If you already have Adobe (your PDF reader) in the 10. version you'll be OK.  So.  When you go to the site, click on "catalog" at the top.  Any booklet that you would like to view, just click the PDF button and their site's disclaimer will appear, scroll down to view by page.  Hover on the bottom and the bar will allow you to save the entire book to your computer, print, or print certain pages.

 You will find tassels, filet, knitting, Battenburg, tatting, maltese, thread crochet, Berlin work, naval knotting, lace making, cross stitching, embroidery, quilt patterns, beading, things I never heard of, and on and on. 

 

There is a brief description of each with the name of the person who scanned their antiques to share with others.  Very interesting and some gorgeous bags, shawls, sweaters, and lace. Several books on cross stitch with borders, florals, and
ethnic designs.

Instructions are in most booklets and those old time photos with proper ladies.  When done viewing just hit your back arrow and it will take you right back to the site. 

So if you are interested in browsing through these antique patterns and being amazed at the detailed needlework our ancestors learned, expect to spend quite a bit of time.  I was thinking of printing some of the pages for framing in my sewing room but it will take forever to decide which!  It's been a while since I bookmarked the site and still haven't viewed them all.

On another topic, I ran into a girl (lady, woman, whatever) that I worked with many years ago and we yakked while our frozen desserts melted in our shopping carts.  It ended with her asking me if MaryAnn was still around, and I answered that I hadn't seen her name in the obituaries so yes, she is.  Genny cracked up and said "I meant is she still living in town!".  A younger person would have know that, but as we age, we think differently.  "Still around" to me means you're still alive!! 

THE SENILITY PRAYER:

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,

the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

I don't want to brag or make anyone jealous or anything, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school. 

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I've been busy stitching new designs for labels, but I'm not finding box sets to my satisfaction.  They aren't true ovals and some are really wonky.  I told the manager months ago but it seems the factory overseas has changed their quality control.  I can't find the boxes anywhere else and would certainly not trust ordering online.  I'm still trying and will hopefully be successful!  Today I'll work on Mary again during the dust storm my guy will be making.  I'm so glad to have found him.  He has a square and knows how to use it!  He told me I was the only woman that asked to see his square and checked his level. 

Back in a few days!  Hope you week is starting off great.

Thanks for visiting!