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Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Looking for inspiration... 50s style

I have a number of 1950's design and pattern books which I dip into from time to time.

During the Olympics I was looking through them thinking about potential embroidery patterns.

What do you reckon?



Nice eh?
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26 comments:

  1. Canadian Abroad14 August 2012 at 17:58

    Love the top picture.

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  2. Trudi14 August 2012 at 18:11

    Great quilting inspiration!

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  3. Jan14 August 2012 at 18:27

    These are super. What a great resource.

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  4. Archie The Wonder Dog14 August 2012 at 18:42

    Oh, these would make great embroidery/quilting patterns - what a good idea!

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  5. Liz DandeliondD14 August 2012 at 18:43

    Very nice indeed, especially 1 and 3.
    ♥ ♥ ♥

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  6. Carolyn14 August 2012 at 18:47

    I love that third picture. Would make really pretty hand stitched blocks in a quilt.

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  7. Charlotte14 August 2012 at 18:54

    gorgeous!

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  8. **nicke...14 August 2012 at 20:04

    i LOVE the second one soo much! what a great idea!

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  9. Cindy14 August 2012 at 20:13

    1950's? Seriously? The third one really catches my attention.

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  10. Rachel14 August 2012 at 20:13

    Cool! I especially love the first one.
    R x

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  11. Heidi Staples14 August 2012 at 21:00

    Love that first one for embroidery -- brilliant!

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  12. Kati from Kati's Quilting14 August 2012 at 21:43

    They remind me of IKEA patterns :)))

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  13. Denisehyeong14 August 2012 at 21:48

    #2 are handweaving "heddles" you string your yarn/thread through the centers. Haven't woven in years but knew exactly what they were!

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  14. Susan14 August 2012 at 22:18

    Those books look great! Lots of inspiration here!

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  15. Benta AtSLIKstitches14 August 2012 at 22:28

    Great inspiration. You having a nice time x x

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  16. Cherie14 August 2012 at 22:44

    I really like the fist picture it images are so cute! =D

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  17. Judith, Belfast14 August 2012 at 23:22

    Totally nice! Jxo

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  18. Katy Cameron14 August 2012 at 23:45

    Love them all, and they look totally modern too!

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  19. Sarah15 August 2012 at 00:40

    *swoon* I am a massive fan of 50's style... I'd love to know what book you're looking at!

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  20. Leanne15 August 2012 at 06:25

    I too want the book.

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  21. Annabelle15 August 2012 at 07:33

    Great inspiration. The Olympics totally stole my life but you obviously still had one eye on crafting. I too loved the first one.

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  22. Sheila15 August 2012 at 08:06

    They look so contemporary and vintage, all at the same time.

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  23. diegoagogo15 August 2012 at 08:20

    Love them, especially the little thimble in the first book.

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  24. Judith15 August 2012 at 11:36

    Marvellous source for inspiration. Where did you get those books from ????

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  25. Katie19 August 2012 at 08:08

    Please share what books you are showing! I love the images you have chosen here.

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  26. Helen4 October 2012 at 11:50

    I too love those books, who is the author, what are they called please!!

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