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BEADWORK MEDALIONS - $3 USD

This Victorian design of beadwork medalions comes from both a pattern and the corresponding finished work in the seller's collection.  As shown the design is 118 stitchew wide by 105 stitches tall, and to use the colors that match the original pattern, it would result in 18 DMC shades.  On the original finished work, the white portion of the pattern was executed in beads.  This pattern can be enlarged in either direction.

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ROSEBUD BELLPULL - $5 USD

This 1868 pattern comes from Germany and is made up of 41 DMC colors.  The pattern showed four different color combinations and I have duplicated it as shown.  However, the stitcher could keep the pattern in one color scheme if desired.  The design is 53 stitches wide by 178 stitches tall to achieve the two repeats as shown.

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SCROLLWORK AND FLOWERS - $6 USD

This 1860's intricate pattern of scrollwork shell-like designs around a central floral bouquet comes from a pattern in the seller's collection.  This design was as bright as the pattern shows.  At 142 stitches wide by 87 stitches tall, it is comprised of 46 DMC colors to get all the shading of the original.

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BUNNY ON A FIELD OF GRASS - $2 USD

This late 1860's pattern of a bunny surounded by a border of conical flowers, comes from the seller's collection and was originally used to be stitched on Berlin Work Samplers.  At 72 stitches wide by 72 stitches tall it is made up of just 15 DMC colors.

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COSMOS, DAISIES AND CORNFLOWERS - $5 USD

This 1863 patter of Cosmos, Daisies and Cornflowers comes from a pattern in the seller's collection.  While only 89 stitch wide by 88 stitches tall, it uses 34 DMC colors.

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ROSE AND MULTI FLOWERS - $3 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from Germany and is 57 stitches wide by 59 stitches tall.  Surprisingly it uses 34 DMC colors to get the intricate shading of the flowers.

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GOTHIC MOTIF CHAIR SEAT - $3 USD

This late 1860's Gothic pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection which was popular in the late 1860s..  While the front had faded to soft muted colors, the underside was the bright fall colors as shown.  The design depicted is 180 stitches wide by 160 stitches tall and uses 14 DMC colors.

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BANNER OF ROSES - $6 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was originally completed in wools with the lightest shade of each color done in silk. Shown above is one pattern with placement for lengthening, which is 60 stitches wide by 138 stitches tall and 30 DMC colors.   The original needlework graced the center of a chair, which was popular at the time.

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ROSE DROP PELMET $6 USD

This 1860's French pattern comes from the seller's collection and the design is shown as the original was, with four color options for the cascading roses.  The design is 239 stitches wide by 118 stitches tall and to complete as shown uses 36 DMC colors.  The pattern can also be broken down where the roses would make stunning individual pictures, set in an oval frame, and the leaf border into a belt, shelf edge or bellpull.

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BARGELLO CHAIR SEAT - $2 USD

This 1883 Italian pattern comes from the seller's collection and shows four color schemes for a bargello chair seat pattern.  The design is made up of 4 constant DMC colors, plus 5 shades of one color and be enlarged in any direction. 

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GEOMETRIC SCROLL TEA STAND -  $4 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  This was originally designed to be set on diningroom table or sideboard to hold the hot kettle, teapot and or water jug, keeping the underlying surface free from harm.  The lightest shade of gold was originally done in silkwork.  Made up of 15 DMC colors (including the background), the design is 262 stitches wid by 126 stitches tall.

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ROSES AND BEGONIA FLOWERS - $18 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  Originally this was in a large gilt fireplace screen that was oriental in style.  The design is large at 179 stitches wide by 180 stitches tall and is shown against the original black background.  There are 51 DMC colors to match all the shading in the flowers and leaves.

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BOUQUET OF FUSHIAS - $9 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection and originally came from England.  The original design was done in wool with silk highlights in the lighest shade of each color.  The background was initially a deep blue on the back but had faded to the soft blue shown here.  The design is 121 stitches wide by 120 stitches tall and uses 34 DMC colors.

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SMALL ROSE WREATH - $2.00 USD

This pattern comes from a Berlin Work sampler in the seller's collection dated 1848.  This design was repeated in the four corners of the sampler and is only 61 stitches wide by 58 stitches tall.  While small in size it is made up of 27 DMC colors to get all the shading.

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WOODPECKER - $6 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from the seller's collection and originated in France.  Closely modeled after the prints of James Audubon of the 1850's this pattern is 93 stitches wide by 86 stitches tall and uses 21 DMC colors.  It appears to be from a French periodical of the time as it seems to be torn from a book and there are no designer marks. 

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ROSES AND DELPHINIUMS - $9 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work.  Comprised of two Cabbage Roses against a background of leaves and Delphiniums, it is a striking piece at 120 stitches wide by 117 stitches tall.  Originally shown against a background of white beadwork, it would look  impressive against any color; 38 DMC colors were used.

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FRENCH ROSE BOUQUET - $3 USD

Set in an oval frame, this French Rose bouquet was part of a small packet was also showed alphabet designs.  While attributed to Sajou, it is unmarked.  The design is 120 stitches wide by 117 stitches tall including the oval and uses 38 DMC colors.

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ROSES MORNING GLORIES AND BUDS - $15 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  This pattern is one of a pair and comes from the estate of the Head Gardener's family of  Sandon Hall in Stafford, England .   The design originally had black and grey beadwork leaves interspursed in the design, and I have changed it to the appropriate blue green shades of the time.  Comprised of 47 DMC colors, the design is 150 stitches wide by 147 stitches tall.

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POPPIES MORNING GLORIES AND FORGET ME NOTS - $15 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection and is the companion to the piece listed above.  The design is slightly larger at 159 stitches wide by 160 stitches tall and uses more colors, at 53 DMC colors.

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ROSES AND CALLA LILLY PILLOW FRONT - $13 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design centers around an oversized Cabbage Rose and Calla Lilly, surrounded by buds and foliage.  The colors were taken from the underside of the pillow as the top had faded.  The pattern is 140 stitches wide by 140 stitches tall and uses 29 DMC colors.  The original background color was a deep marroon.

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ROSES AND CALLA LILLY PILLOW FRONT - RED  - $13 USD

This design, as well as the following one was created at the request of a customer to match their color scheme.  The size and DMC color count remain the same as the original shown above.

ROSES AND CALLA LILLY PILLOW FRONT - YELLOW  - $13 USD

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ROSEBUDS AND RIBBONS BANNER - $8 USD

This 1870's design was original made for the center of a chair back and seat, or the edge of portiers and comes from finished work in the seller's collection.  The design of red rosebuds against an edging of folded ribbons was originally against a off white background.  Unfortunately, the previous owner washed it and the vegetable dyes ran and made the background pink.  The design shown is 86 stitches wide by 117 stitches tall and uses 11 DMC colors for the one and a half repeats.  The original was worked in large java canvas and was 18 inches wide.  This could be accomplished if desired by placing the ribbons further apart.

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ROSES AND SHELLS MANTLE COVER - $6 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection and once graced the front of a mantle.  The top was made of matching velvet and edged in corded multi color fringe  and was 65" long.  The design is made up of 30 DMC colors and one repeat is 124 stitches wide by 31 stitches tall.  The design shown is one and one half repeats and is 170 stitches wide and can be repeated to the desired length.  The original was done on large java canvas was was just under 12 inches tall without the fridge.  The design shows the original indian brown background.

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ROSES FENDER BENCH COVER - $17 USD

This 1860's design originally graced a fender bench which sat in front of the fireplace.  The bench was too badly damaged to be saved, but the cover was in excellent condition for it's age.  In the original design, the lightest shade of each color was done in silk, while the rest was done in wool, on a black background, which became popular after the death of Prince Albert.  Made up of 30 DMC colors, the design is 252 stitches wide and 96 stitches tall, and would make an excellent sofa cushion or the center of a small rug.  Alternate color combinations are shown below.  While the stitche count remains the same, the number of colors is reduced to 24 DMC colors.

ROSES FENDER BENCH COVER - PINK - $17 USD

ROSES FENDER BENCH COVER - RED - $17 USD

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IRISES AND ROSES FIRESCREEN - $18 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  Originally from the 1860's, it found its way in a 1930's round firescreen.   Luckily the design was protected behind glass so it was free of dirt and grime from the fire.  The Irises were done in white and grey beadwork, while the balance of the design was executed in wool, with the lightest shade of each color in silkwork for a sharp contrast.  The design is large at 180 stitches wide by 180 stitches tall.

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CAMELIA AND ROSES - $18 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from berlin as it was marked as such, however the maker's name has been cut off when it was trimmed.  Made up of 37 DMC colors it is 202 stitches wide by 212 stitches tall and is shown on the original blue background that it was printed on.

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FLORAL BELLPULL LEAVES AND SCROLLS - $17 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from France and is part of the seller's collection.  Made up of 37 DMC colors it is 82 stitches wide by 441 stitches tall, which includes one full pattern plus one floral repeat.  This would make a great border on a rug as well. 

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HYBISCIS OVAL - $7 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from France and was issued as free pattern as part of a monthly supplement.  Made up of 28 DMC colors, the two central Hybiscis are flanked by Forget Me Nots.  The design is 160 stiches wide by 90 stitches tall and was designed to be an ottoman cover.

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TRUMPET FLOWERS AND LACEWORK - $9 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from the pattern makers "Hertz & Wegener" of Berlin and it is pattern number 1426.  Let to me by a friend in England, it is 151 stitches wide by 151 stitches tall and is made up of 36 DMC colors.  Noted in the margin that the small flowers in the lacework was to be executed in beads.

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FRENCH MAGASIN BOUQUET - $12 USD

This late 1850's pattern comes from the seller's collection and was once the part of the French magazine, "Magasin Des Demoiselles" as a free pattern.  It is marked "No. 10" and is made up of 50 DMC colors.  The design is 134 stitches wide by 133 stitches tall.  The colors have been matched exactly however they can be changed to match the stitcher's color scheme.

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FRENCH MAGASIN SCROLLWORK AND FLOWERS - $4 USD

This 1850's pattern comes from the Magasin Des Demoiselles, which was sent to me by a friend in the USA and is noted as pattern number "28".  The design is made up of 42 DMC colors and is 64 stitches wide by 91 stitches tall.  Originally, this would have been used as a cover for calling cards or a sewing case.

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FRENCH MAGASIN BOUQUET #2 - $12 USD

This 1850's pattern comes from the French magazine "Magasin Des Demoiselles" and is a companion to the bouquet pattern above.  The pattern number noted is "24".  This design is slightly more rectangular in shape than the previous bouquet.  The design is made up of 53 DMC colors and is 152 stitches wide by 118 stitches tall.

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ROUND ROSE WREATH WITH BLUE BELLS - $12 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  This design, while completed, was never used but rather packed away in lavender tissue paper.  The colors were as bright as the day it was completed.  The Roses and Leaves were done in woolwork while the Blue Bells were done in beadwork.  The background was unfinished on a light lavender canvas.  Made up of 37 DMC colors it is 124 stitches wide by 125 stitches tall.

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ROSES AND SNOWDROPS - $17 USD

This 1860's pattern is bypatternmaker "Louis Gluer" of Berlin and is part of the seller's collection.  This pattern is marked number 10241 and is made up of three central Roses, surrounded by clusters of Snowdrops and red Button Flowers.  The design, while looks symetrical, is not, and is 160 stitches wide by 160 stitches tall and uses 27 DMC colors.

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CABBAGE ROSES AND COREOPSIS CHAIRSEAT - $9 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design is shown on a neutral background, while the original design was done on a black background which was popular at the time.  The design is made up of 27 DMC colors and is 112 stitches wide by 118 stitches tall.  Both the folliage and floral colors can be changed upon request to match the owners decor upon request.

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INTERTWINED RIBBONS TEASTAND - $4 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from France and is part of the seller's collection.  The design shown is depicted in four popular color schemes of the time period.  It was given away as part of a monthly magazine of it's day.  The center was left open for the needleworker to put their family initial or small flower in the center as they saw fit.  One design is 92 stitches wide by 89 stitches tall and is made up of 10 DMC colors.  This would be equally attractive using four of the designs to make a cushion front.

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GOTHIC ARCH CHAIR SEAT - $11 USD

This late 1850's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was created during the ressurgence of the Gothic period thanks to Andrew Jackson Downing, famous architect and designer of the time.  The cenral arch is surrounded by Roses Calla Lillies and Fushias.  The original work was never mounted and was executed with a black background.  The design is made up of 56 DMC colors and is 140 stitches wide by 140 stitches tall.

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SMALL CABBAGE ROSES AND COREOPSIS - $6 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from the seller's collection and is a companion to the larger version shown above.  Presumably, this was meant to be a footstool cover or a small seat cover.  While in the same color pallet, it only uses 26 DMC colors and is 86 stitches wide by 87 stitches tall.

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FRENCH PINK BOUQUET CLUSTER - $5 USD

This late 1870's pattern was sent to me by a friend in the UK and has been in her family since it was new.  The design, while in shades of pink, can be changed to any color scheme that the stitcher requires.  Made up of just 12 DMC colors, it is 81 stitches wide by 111 stitches tall.

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VICTORIAN CARPET PANELS

The following set of 1870's panels, came from a finished work that was never assembled.  The carpet was to be made up of alternating panels of roses and leaves,each in two different designs.  Each panel design was centered on a 14 inch carpet square surrounded by  a gold rope design border.  I have left this part off as it is really not needed.  If someone would like the design I would be happy to send it to them.  I am listing them individually, as well as, as a set of all four patterns.  Alone, they would make great cushion covers if making a carpet is not to your liking.

ROSES PANEL 1- $4 USD

This design of a pair of roses is made up of 27 DMC colors and is 99 stitches wide by 99 stitches tall.

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ROSES PANEL 2- $4 USD

This design of a single cabbage rose is made up of 21 DMC colors and is 99 stitches wide by 96 stitches tall.

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LEAVES PANEL 1 - $2 USD

This design of leaves is made up of 16 DMC colors and is 87 stitches wide by 86 stitches tall.

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LEAVES PANEL 2 - $2 USD

This design of leaves, while it is the same shape and overall design as the previous it uses 17 DMC colors and it is the same size at 87 stitches wide by 86 stitches tall.

ALL FOUR VICTORIAN CARPET PANELS - $9 USD

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BANNER SCREEN IN LEVIATHAN WORK - $8 USD

This late 1870's pattern of a banner screen comes from the seller's collection and was a free pattern with a subscription to Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine.  Leviathan work is done over java canvas and worked in cross stitch using eight passes.  The design uses 19 DMC colors and is 170 stitches wide by 200 stitches tall.  This would be hung from a brass hanger off of the fireplace mantle to protect the females from the intense heat.

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EASTER LILLY BANNER SCREEN - $14 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was originally executed in the traditional shield shape of the time, with the Lillies and buds done in beadwork and the leaves in woolwork on an unfinished background.  Made up of 28 DMC colors it is 150 stitches wide by 150 stitches tall.  I have shown it on a red background because the corded edging the corresponding tassles were red and gold. This would have originally hung from a brass armature that hung from the fireplace.

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SLIPPER HOLDER FRONT $5 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  Originally the design was totally executed in beadwork on a maroon woolwork background.  The needlepoint continued roughly and inch and a half around in all directions maintaining the shape as shown.  The sides and bottom were nailed to a piece of walnut in the same shape with fancy brass nailheads.  The top was left open for the master of the house to keep his treasured slippers in.  These were made by the girls of the house for their fathers and the boys completed the woodwork  The design is 128 stitches wide by 147 stitches tall and uses 7 DMC which match the original beadwork

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MANTLE EDGE - $6 USD

This mid 1860's pattern comes from Berlin and is by the pattern maker B. Bonner.  The design was to be a repeated to the desired length as a mantle edge.  It could also be used as valance as well.  Including the scrollwork at top, which could be eliminated if desired, the design is 127 stitches wide and 135 stitches tall for one repeat.  The pattern uses 25 DMC colors to get the shading of the roses and violets.

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PEONIES AND LILLIES - $14 USD

This mid 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  This was originally a banner screen that hung from the fireplace mantle whose background was a soft baby yellow.  I have changed it to a medium peacock blue, which matches another firescreen from the same time period, as it was too close to some of the shades of green leaves.  The design is 140 stitches wide by 178 stitches tall and uses 22 DMC colors.

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WREATH OF PANSIES - $13 USD

This 1850's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The background color comes from the reverse of the chairseat, but any shade would be attractive.  The design is 130 stitches wide by 130 stitches tall and is made up of 41 DMC colors to get all the shading in the design.

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BLUE PEONY - $18 USD

This mid 1860's pattern comes from the famed pattern makers of Hertz & Wegener.  The pattern was trimmed down but near as I can make out the pattern number is 7386.  The design is 202 stitches wide by 201 stitches tall and is made up of 54 DMC colors which matches the original design exactly.  The colors can be changed if desired.

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PRIMROSE ON LACE - $6 USD

This 1860's pattern is numbered 600 and comes from Hertz & Wegener of Berlin.  The design shown is 200 stitches wide by 150 stitches tall but can be expanded in any direction.  I have copied the design exactly showing many repeats for ease of duplication.  While the design shows a light pearl gray background, it would look equally impressive on a beige background as well.  The design as shown uses 16 DMC colors, and the primrose can be changed to reds or pinks with ease if the color shown does not match your color scheme.  For those inspired, this would make a stunning tablecloth design as well.

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OPEN WREATH - $20 USD

This 1860's pattern is numbered #2145 and is by the patternmaker LEIFFERT & CO of Berlin.  This is a large and opulent pattern of Roses and mixed flowers which has been copied exactly per the original pattern.  The design is an impressive 250 stitches wide by 220 stitches tall and uses 77 DMC colors.  The original pattern was executed on a light grey graph paper, however I have shown it against a black background as it makes a striking picture like this.

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ROSES AND MOUNTAIN LAUREL - $7 USD

This 1870's pattern comes from a finished work and was crudely executed on congress cloth.  The design was damaged in a few places but I was able to recreate the missing sections.  The design is 110 stitches wide by 118 stitches tall and uses 28 DMC colors.

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OBLONG FLORAL - $5 USD

This late 1860's early 1870's pattern is by pattern maker Grunthals of Berlin and is pattern number 7706.  THe design is made up of 41 DMC colors and is 138 stitches wide by 65 stitches tall.

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LARGE LUSH ENGLISH FLORAL BOUQUET - $25 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection and to date, it is the largest pattern in the collection.  Comprised of Roses, Dallias Daffodils and Tulips surrounded by a vast array of folliage, it stands at an impressive 282 stitches wide by 350 stitches tall.  Originally housed in a non-descript frame that did not do it justice, which later I found that it had been reframed to a smaller size.  The original needlework expanded five inches in both directions passed the outline of the design.  It uses 77 DMC colors to create the intricate shading.

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GOLDEN CRESTED FOWL - $12 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from the designer SP DEVRIENT in Berlin.  This design is also the companion of the Red Crested Fowl on page two of this website, should you want the pair.  This pattern, unlike the Red Crested Fowl, came from France.  The design is 206 stitches wide by 200 stitches tall and is made up of 49 DMC colors.  Should you desire the pattern facing the oposite direction, I will be happy to create it or you.

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GOLDEN CRESTED FOWL REVERSE - $12 USD

This is the same pattern as above just facing the opposite direction for pairing with the Red Crested Fowl

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ROSES PANSIES AND LILLY OF THE VALLEY - $9 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was originally worked in woolwork with the Lilly of the Valley executed in beadwork.  The lightest shade in each color was done in silkwork.  As show, the design is 129 stitches wide by 130 stitches tall and uses 32 DMC colors.

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SINGLE ROSE TRELLIS - $4 USD

This pattern, circa 1870, came from a small book of patterns and while not marked, it is attributed to SAJOU.  The design is for a single rose surrounded by a blue shaded trellis.  The pattern matches the original done in red with three alternative colors.  While the pattern can be enlarged in either direction, as shown, it is 156 stitches wide by 108 stitches tall.  The design done in one color is made up of  6 DMC colors.

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PAIR OF CALLA LILLIES - $12 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from the pattern maker "Carl Wicht" in Berlin and is pattern number 3172.  The design is centered around two large Calla Lillies amoungst leaves and sprigs of Ivy.  Originally designed to be a chairseat center, it would make a beautiful picture as well.  It uses 25 DMC colors and is 132 stitches wide by 134 stitches tall.

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VIOLETS AND THREE ROSES - $5 USD

This small 1860's pattern comes from the pattern maker Carl Wicht in berlin and it is pattern numer 4958.  The design is 80 stitches wide by 80 stitches tall and is made up of 38 DMC colors.

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OPEN WREATH #2 - $14 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from Germany and is made up of Roses and purple Bell Flowers surrounding a central white Hydrangia.  The design is 150 stitches wide by 150 stitches tall and uses 41 DMC colors.

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ROSES VIOLETS AND LILLY OF THE VALLEY WREATH - $15-USD

This mid-1860's pattern was trimmed so that the number and the pattern maker were unable to decipher.  This lush design is made up of 41 DMC colors and is 160 stitches wide by 160 stitches tall.

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VIOLETS AND FERNS - $5 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from a finished product in the seller's collection.  The design originally  was a pin cushion that was filled with two pounds of small steel beads and embelished with shades of white beadwork fringe on a red background.  The pattern is 70 stitches wide by 70 stitches tall and uses 29 DMC colors.

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VICTORIAN WREATH - $14- USD

This mid 1850's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was executed in wool with the lightest shade of each color in silk.  This once graced a chairseat but would be equally attractive as a pillow or picture.  The pattern is 150 stitches wide by 150 stitches tall and uses 33 DMC colors.

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PANSIES, DAISY AND PASSION FLOWER BOUQUET - $12 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from the seller's collection but unforunately was trimmed to the size of the pattern so neither the pattern maker nor number exists, but it is definitely German in design.  The pattern is 130 stitches wide by 130 stitches tall and uses 52 DMC colors.

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EXTRA LARGE BOUQUET OF ROSES AND LILLIES - $21 USD

This pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection and while the stitching and use of silk floss in the lightest color of each shade, suggest it belongs in the 1850's range, the design lends itself to the later part of the 1870's.  The design is made up of English Roses and white Lillies surrounded by  vast array of leaves.  I have used the background color that closely matches the original finished work.  The pattern is 226 stitches wide by 226 stitches tall and uses 41 DMC colors.  The roses could be changed to other colors if desired.

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MORNING GLORY WREATH - $8 USD

This mid 1860's pattern comes from the German patternmaker Gruenthal's Vertag in Berlin and is number 7111.  The design is 90 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall and uses 38 DMC colors

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SMALL BOUQUET #3 - $3

This small pattern comes from the German Patternmaker Louis Gluer and is 60 stitches wide by 60 stitches tall and uses 28 DMC colors.

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SMALL BOUQUET #4 - $3 USD

This is the companion pattern to the Small Bouquet #3 above by the same patternmaker.  These two patterns were on the same printed cardboard and sold as a set.  I have split them up in case they don't both appeal to the stitcher.  Like the pattern above this uses 28 DMC colors, which for the most part are the same and is the same size at 60 stitches wide by 60 stitches tall.

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LARGE WREATH OF ROSES PANSIES AND APPLE BLOSSOMS - $18 USD

This 1860's pattern is by the pattern maker "A. TODT of Berlin".  The design is 200 stitches wide by 200 stitches tall and is made up of 55 DMC colors that match the original pattern.

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CONNECTING ROSES - $3- USD

This 1870's pattern, while not marked, is attributed to SAJOU and came from France.  It was acquired with other loose pages that were once part of a small needlework booklet.  The design is made up of connecting roses with the predominate color of red with three color alternates as shown on the original pattern.  Also is given the original's suggestion for the background which was a checkerboard pattern in alternating shades of blue.  The design as shown is 157 stitches wide by 91 stitches tall with each rose comprised of 4 DMC shades and 4 DMC shades for the surrounding leaves.  This pattern can be expanded in any direction.

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LARGE OPEN WREATH - $17 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from the seller's collection and is similar to the previous open wreaths patterns.  This one is built around a central lilly with roses and hydrangia blossoms.  The design is by Hertz and Wegener of Berlin, however, the pattern number is unknown.  The pattern is made up of 46 DMC colors and is 180 stitches wide by 180 stitches tall.

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VERY LARGE OPEN WREATH - $17 USD

This late 1850's pattern comes from the German designer Carl F. W. Wicht and is pattern number 789.  The design is almost square at 193 stitches wide by 198 stitches tall and uses 45 DMC colors.  The pattern is based around two large carnations.

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BIRD AND CHERRIES #2 - $9 USD

This late 1860's pattern had been cropped down as it was once part of a larger pattern sheet.  The background color of the original pattern leads me to believe that it was French in origin.  The colorful design is made up of 29 DMC colors and is 165 stitches wide by 123 stitches tall

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LARGE BOUQUET OF WILD FLOWERS - $14 USD

This 1860's German pattern comes from the pattern maker L. W. Wittich and is pattern number 2295. The design is 160 stitches wide by 170 stitches tall and is made up of 52 DMC colors.

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DRAWING ROOM CHAIR SEAT - $12 USD

This late 1860's pattern comes from the Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine.  It is made up of Roses and Violets around a cluster of Lillies.  The design uses just 22 DMC colors and is 148 stitches wide by 132 stitches tall.

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ROSES AND CLEMATIS BOUQUET - $11 USD

This design comes from the pattern maker Grunthals of Berlin and is number 5373 which places it circa mid 1860's.  The pattern is 120 stitches wide by 120 stitches tall and uses just 34 DMC colors.

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POPPY AND ROSE SQUARE - $8 - USD

This late 1850's pattern comes from Kneditel and Co. from Berlin and is pattern number 954,  The design uses 36 DMC colors and is 100 stitches wide by 100 stitches tall.

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LARGE ROSES AND VIOLETS BOUQUET - $14 - USD

This 1870's pattern came from France and had been trimmed down so only the decade and century was left showing.  The design originally came from one of the monthly magazines of the time.  The pattern design is 165 stitches wide by 165 stitches tall and uses 44 DMC colors

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SPANIEL AND PUP - $14 -USD

This 1850's pattern is modeled after Queen Victoria's favorite dog "Dash".  This design came from a copy of the original pattern lent to me by a friend in England.  Using just 23 DMC colors the design is 180 stitches wide by 141 stitches tall.

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VIOLET BOUQUET #4 $7-USD

This late Victorian pattern of a cluster of violets came from a sampler dated 1873, so I am presuming that the pattern would have previously existed prior to this date.  The pattern uses 11 DMC colors and is 91 stitches wide by 83 stitches.

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FRENCH ROSES SMALL GROUP - $7- USD

This mid 1870's pattern came from the French Magazine Journal Des Demoiselles and was hand colored on tissue type paper.  The pattern only uses 12 DMC colors and is 80 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall.  If you would prefer a different color of the roses or leaves, please feel free to contact me.

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SMALL PANSY ROSEBUD AND SNOWDROP CLUSTER - $5 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  The design was a central focus on a black backround in a large ornate gilt frame.  While small in size it uses 45 DMC colors to get all the shading of the flowers and leaves and is 71 stitches wide by 70 stitches tall.  The original design had the snowdrops executed in beadwork.

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MEDIUM MIXED BOUQUET - $10 USD

This mid 1860's pattern comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  Typical for the time after the death of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, backgrounds were executed in black  as a sign of respect for her loss.  The design is made up of 37 DMC colors and is 120 stitches wide by 121 stiches tall.

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DOUBLE LILLY BANNER SCREEN - $16 USD

This 1860's pattern comes from a finished work that was lent to me by a great aunt.  The design was exectued with the flowers completed in beadwork and the leaves in wool on the original red background color.  The pattern is made up of 26 DMC colors and is 151 stitches wide by 194 stitches tall and would make a great chair back.

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DOUBLE LILLY BANNER SCREEN MULTI COLOR - $16 USD

At the request of a client the previous pattern was recreated in a multitude of colors.  While the size stays the same at 151 stitches wide by 194 stitches tall, the number of DMC colors increases to 38.

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GRAPE VINE BELL PULL - $5 USD

This French pattern of a grape vine for a bell pull comes from the pattern maker SAJOU and is marked #423.  The design as shown is made up of two repeats and is 144 stitches tall by 39 wide and uses 18 DMC colors.  These designs were to be used with borders that could be purchase separately.

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SAJOU ROSE BELL PULL - $5 USD

This French pattern of Roses and Rosebuds is by SAJOU and was the companion pattern on the patternsheet #423.  Slightly larger, this design is 178 stitches tall by 35 stitches wide and uses 19 DMC colors.

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