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Victorian Crafts
Victorian Scrapbooking: The popularity of scrapbooking is
not a new phenomenon; “keeping a scrap-book” was a popular 19th
century pastime, especially for women and children.
Scrapbooking: A Look at a 19th Century Scrapbook:
Explore the pages of
this rare 1880s child's scrapbook filled with
a
lively assortment of multi-hued scraps, trade cards, and greeting
cards – including series and sets.
Berlin Wool Purse 1865:
Victorian Berlin Wool purse with beads and
tassels from Godey's Lady's Book, 1865
Paper Costumes for Children
Colorful projects from a vintage 1920s booklet.
Victorian
Hair Work
Information and
instructions for
this lost art of
making hair jewelry.
Dresden Star Heirloom Ornaments
The story of a company dedicated to recreating the
wonder of a Victorian Christmas.
Perforated
Paper Needlework Author Diana Matthews writes about
Victorian perforated needlework and includes many color photos of
Victorian pieces.
Victorian Decorative Stencil Patterns
A collection of period stencils from the 1880s.
Victorian Knitting
Lacy and lush, with
delightful flower patterns and lovely colors – that is what
Victorian knitting and crochet were all about.
Valentine Ornaments
One-of-a-kind, handmade, Victorian Valentine ornaments
Stencil Design for Window
Curtains
Pattern for two
stencils.
Knitted Heart Cushion
This luxurious cushion is a
lovely way to learn to knit
lace, including lacy cables.
Unique Handmade Victorian Cards
Greeting cards
designed by artist
Lois Allen Charles.
Love and Romance
A limited edition 2007 love card, embellished with pure silver
glitter,
and adorned with an antique image, circa 1850.
Berlin Work Pattern, c1860
A Victorian
Berlin wool-work embroidery pattern for a sofa pillow, footstool or
ottoman.
Chimney Ornaments,
c1864
Craft directions
for making a Victorian Christmas ornament.
Christmas Card
Box
Craft directions
for making a Victorian Christmas card box with velvet embroidery.
Make
Victorian Spring Hats
Create the perfect Spring hat for your Victorian dress. Provided are
directions and images from an 1899 magazine to create a straw braid
or shirred Victorian hat.
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