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Charted designs consist of 20 alphabets, 7 sets of number and 20 borders or motifs, including several crowns. The borders in particular, have a distinctly \"lacy\" appearance. An interesting feature is that many letters and motifs can be worked in a single color \"silhouette\" style, or two colors to create a dimensional shaded effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is typical of many 19th century alphabets, the letters \"I\" and \"J\" are considered interchangeable and only one is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo specific projects are included, although many of the pattern plates would make charming samplers on their own. Antique needlework patterns assume the stitcher already possesses a high level of skill and typically do not include instructions, color or thread suggestions or stitch counts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320581652703,"sku":"9798677347337","price":25.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/D5mzt5aYPx9798677347337.webp?v=1788380863"},{"product_id":"19th-century-charted-alphabets-from-europe-for-needlepoint-cross-stitch-paperback","title":"19th Century Charted Alphabets from Europe: for Needlepoint \u0026 Cross Stitch - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall needlework pattern booklets became widely available in the mid-to-late 19th century, and offer a wealth of ideas for modern needleworkers. This book reproduces the pages from several antique booklets and includes 46 alphabets in a variety of styles and sizes to give you letters perfect for everything from monograms to creating quotes or sayings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that, like many antique alphabets, the letters \"I\" and \"J\" were considered interchangeable and it was common for only one or the other is included, not both- the majority of these alphabets offer the \"J\". Often the letter \"T\" can be adapted for use as a modern \"I\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e70 pages in 8\"x10\" softcover format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320587124959,"sku":"9798614762797","price":32.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/N6CXJlEzb39798614762797.webp?v=1788380872"},{"product_id":"victorian-whitework-embroidered-monograms-book-1-paperback","title":"Victorian Whitework Embroidered Monograms: Book 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictorian embroidered monograms are lovely examples of creativity in home decoration. This collection from an 1890 series features elaborate illustrations of whitework embroidery that are sure to inspire modern needleworkers and craftsmen. These 48 pages are reproduced from an historic artifact, and as such show some signs of age and the limitations of 19th century printing technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonograms have long been an elegant way to personalize household items; many beautiful examples are worked on plain white fabric embellished with tone-on-tone raised, elaborate embroidery. Often a variety of stitchery techniques were used to create texture, such as padded satinstitches combined with lacemaking techniques including pulled or drawn thread work and needleweaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large 8\" high single display style initial is given for each of the alphabet (except for the letters \"I\" and \"Y\", which were commonly left out of alphabets) plus several small two-letter monograms featuring each letter in a variety of design styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most antique books, a high level of skill was assumed of the reader so there are no instructions to accompany the illustrations. The designs could be transferred onto fabric for embroidery, or adapted to needlepoint, machine embroidery or other techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320596758751,"sku":"9798601416078","price":24.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ISHd5TgWdt9798601416078.webp?v=1788380886"},{"product_id":"matteo-paganos-fior-di-virtu-a-16th-century-modelbuch-paperback","title":"Matteo Pagano's \"Fior di Virtu\": A 16th Century Modelbuch - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvances in printing technology during the 16th century ushered in an incredible array of printed needlework patterns. This collection of woodcuts are by Venetian publisher Matteo Pagano (1515-1588) as presented in his 1563 book. These 20 plates of charted patterns are reproduced from an 1880 reprint of the 16th century original in my private collection, and have been slightly enlarged for ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic borders and marvelously entwined repeating patterns from this early \"modelbuch\" can be easily adapted by modern needleworkers, and are a source of endless inspiration for creative embroiderers. Designs charted on graph paper are a universal language which can be translated into needlepoint, counted cross stitch, filet crochet and beadwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with most antique needlework books, these charts do not include specific projects, color or stitching suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320606032095,"sku":"9798685279200","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/gJ3gWsOMW09798685279200.webp?v=1788380901"},{"product_id":"victorian-charted-patterns-for-motifs-borders-designs-for-needlepoint-cross-stitch-paperback","title":"Victorian Charted Patterns for Motifs \u0026 Borders: Designs for Needlepoint \u0026 Cross Stitch - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese delicate, softly shaded designs are timeless and very likely more modern than you'd expect from Victorian needlework. Most are adapted from traditional European folk needlework patterns used for clothing and home decoration.­­­\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is reproduced from German textile designer Friedrich Fischbach's work titled \"Stickerei-Muster\" (embroidery patterns) published around 1890. The patterns were printed in full color on small cards gathered into portfolios.­ The original cards measured only a few inches and the charts have been enlarged for easier use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany of these charts use whole stitches, making them suitable for both needlepoint and cross stitch. Others are worked almost entirely in backstitches to produce airy, ornate patterns of Blackwork-like filigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigns charted on graph paper are a universal language, with each square on the pattern representing a single stitch. Basic counted thread stitches begin on page 50­, and a page of graph paper is included as an aid to help you create your own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese charts are reproduced from the original antiques, and some signs of age and wear will be visible. Antique printing processes were not as clear and accurate as the charts modern stitchers are accustomed to using, and these are not reccomended for novice stitchers. No actual projects are offered, these charts are a collection of borders and motifs that can be used for your own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8-1\/2 by 11 inch softcover with 56 pages; 47 pages of full color charts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320698339551,"sku":"9798714582905","price":22.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/6PD7QLsCUA9798714582905.webp?v=1788381059"},{"product_id":"100-antique-stickmuster-pattern-plates-book-one-paperback","title":"100 Antique Stickmuster Pattern Plates: Book One - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall needlework pattern booklets became widely available in the mid-to-late 19th century; they were so popular that many were endlessly reproduced by various publishing houses in formats ranging from the classic \"leporello-style\" with accordion-pleated pages, to large sheets folded into small squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI've collected 100 of the best \"pattern plates\" from that era into this book and have meticulously redrawn them for ease of use. Many of the originals in my collection were obviously much loved and well-used as shown by their current tattered state! Like other items of fragile paper ephemera, it's remarkable that any have survived at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile these patterns are shown in blue (the most popular color used for the originals), you should feel free to use any single color or even multicolors for your projects. Many of these pages would make charming \"samplers\" worked on their own or as a grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 60 different alphabets in varying sizes, 17 sets of numbers, 50 borders and corners plus more than 100 small motifs are presented on the following pages. All of these charts use whole stitches, making them particularly suitable for both needlepoint and cross stitch as well as filet crochet and beadwork. Basic counted thread stitches are illustrated on pages 104-105. 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