Tuesday 25 February 2014

Coats Crochet Design No 336 - Vintage Pattern

I have been so impressed by some of the doilies been crocheted this week, I thought I would share a pattern.
 
This is a pattern published by Coats Sewing Group and printed by David J. Clark Ltd, Glasgow.  It is for a Queen Anne lace motif and used to make a selection of items.
 
A small mat made from 16 motifs
A tray mat made from 24 motifs
A cheval set from 36 motifs and finally
A chesterfield set from 52 motifs.
 
It gives alternative methods of joining the motifs together and fillings between each motif.  It even tells you how to wash and dry the finished article.  Not bad for an original price of 6d.
 
J & P coats go back along way, they invented a way of twisting cotton threads together to substitute silk threads which were unavailable due to Frances blockade of Great Britain.  The firm expanded internationally particularly in the USA.
 
Who would have thought that a crochet pattern would provide so much historical information and yet be worthless in monetary value.  I bought it in a charity shop for 30p.
 
 


12 comments:

  1. You gotta love those vintage crochet books. I remember my mother having so many of them. I wonder what ever happened to them. Maybe I'll ask her about them. Wish I had them.

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    1. It is quite a practical collection as well as a cheap collection to build up.

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  2. My mothers front parlour as it was called had armchair covers this pattern reminds me of it. Isn't it funny how one picture can bring back memories long forgotten
    I have never seen beetroot shots before , its all very interesting. I dream of one day growing my own.

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    1. We had a couple of old dustbins we grew some beetroot in last year, as we don't have a massive veg plot.

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  3. Thanks for visiting and your comment!!Your blog is very beautiful too!!Kisses!!!

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  4. Would love to try and crochet one of these lovely patterns one day. What a great find, have you made one yet?
    Happy Wednesday!
    Xx

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    1. I haven't done that particular pattern as yet but I have done doilies before.

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  5. I love doilies...old ones...new ones...I have a box full of them...
    Have a nice day !!!
    Anna

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  6. I prefer the old ones, there something about wondering who had it before you.

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  7. I adore doilies. That pattern book looks like a great find.
    Marianne x

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    1. Thank you so much, it's nice to know other people share my passion for these beautiful pieces of history.

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