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Heirloom Doilies & Tablecloths
Ruffled doilies, pineapple centerpieces, tablecloths and chair backs from 1940s–50s American pattern books, rewritten in modern US terms with the original photographs.
- Real 1940s–50s designs
- Original photographs
- Modern US terms
- Every change documented
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Doily, centerpiece, tablecloth and chair back patterns (PDF) · Original mid-century photographs · Modern thread and hook equivalents · Provenance and modernisation notes for every pattern · Free lifetime updates
Blossom Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Tea Time Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Sunburst Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Large Table Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Flower Ruffle Oval Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Sea Shell Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Yellow Bud Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Pineapple Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Small Pineapple Doily (1940s–50s)
Ruffled Doilies (Star Doily Book No. 143)
Poinsettia Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Lily of the Valley Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Pond Lily Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
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Tulip Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Rose Filet Cloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Philodendron Place Mat Set (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Chrysanthemum Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Daisy Tablecloth (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Carnation Luncheon Set (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Daffodil Luncheon Set (1948)
New Tablecloths (Star Book No. 57), 1948
Perennial Pineapple Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Child's Kitten Chair Back (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Love Birds Filet Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Jewel Dot Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Star Flower Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Irish Crochet Rose Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Wedding Ring Chair Set (1947)
Chair Backs, 1947
Snowdrift Motif Lace (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Queen Anne's Lace Motif Tablecloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Colony Club Square Motif Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Pinwheel Square Motif Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Hospitality Filet Square Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Wheel of Fortune Motif Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Colonial Tulip Chair Set (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Two-Colour Chair Seat Cover (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Modern Rustic Place Mats (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Lucky Star Motif Doily (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Pine Cone Block Runner (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Star Wheel Motif Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Ballerina Motif Cloth (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Pineapple Luncheon Set (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Royal Pineapple Centerpiece (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Chariot Wheel Chair Set (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Flower Basket Filet Chair Set (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Two-Colour Runner and Chair Set (1941)
Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), 1941
Diamond Setting Doily (1949)
Fine Crochet and Tatting, 1949
Sea Froth Ruffled Doily (1949)
Fine Crochet and Tatting, 1949
Breakfast Time Filet Tray Mat and Napkin (1949)
Fine Crochet and Tatting, 1949
Bright Cluster Chair Set (1949)
Fine Crochet and Tatting, 1949
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About this bundle
Thread-crochet classics transcribed from The American Thread Company's Ruffled Doilies, New Tablecloths and Chair Backs books and The Spool Cotton Company's Old and New Favorites and Fine Crochet collections.
Each pattern keeps the original design and photograph, with modern thread sizes, a starting steel hook tied to the printed gauge, and a note of every change we made.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these patterns come from?
Every pattern is transcribed from a real crochet leaflet or book published by companies such as The Spool Cotton Company and The American Thread Company between the 1940s and 1960s, now in the public domain in the United States. Each pattern names its original publication, and the original photograph is included.
What did you change?
The designs are unchanged. We rewrote the instructions in current US abbreviations, split long paragraphs into numbered rows and rounds, matched vintage yarns and threads to today's weights, estimated yardage and suggested a starting hook tied to the printed gauge. Every change is listed in a modernisation note on the pattern page.
Have the patterns been tested?
These are first editions: the transcriptions are checked against the original text, and test-crocheting is in progress. Anything the original leaves unclear is marked "Check" rather than guessed. Corrections from testing are added to your download free, for life.
How do I get my files?
Straight after payment you get a download page and an email with a personal link. Files are print-ready PDFs sized for US Letter that also print on A4.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes. Sell finished items made from the patterns. The PDF files themselves may not be shared or resold.
What if it's not for me?
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Heirloom Doilies & Tablecloths
$19