McCall’s Valentine Delight Quilt

By on 2-10-2010 in Embroidery, Vintage Patterns


Betsy Nyhan’s Valentine Delight Quilt


The February 1986 McCall’s Magazine carried this pretty pattern. Designed by Betsy Nyhan, it is an exquisite way to use antique hankies, laces, pillow case edgings etc. She used antique hankies. The quilted heart pattern shown below, which was included in the article could be used for other applications as well. I can see it on an album cover, using trapunto to fill out the hearts. It would also look great as the center medallion for a small whole cloth quilt.

Betsy Nyhan’s Valentine Delight quilt pattern. This pattern is a 715kg PDF document. The heart is 6 1/2 ” x 6 1/2 “. Just the right size for a sweet wall quilt.
McCall’s Needlework Feb 1986 Valentine Delight, Designed by Betsy Nyhan

Valentine’s Paper Dolls

By on 2-09-2010 in Paper Dolls

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I love paper dolls. They were my constant companions when I was young. They always wanted to come out and play. As I grew older I stopped playing pretend with them and began drawing and making my own clothes for my dolls. My collection of original paper dolls is growing.

Little Calico Cat above and her brother Berber Bear below are my gift to you for the month of February, celebrating Valentine’s Day. Enjoy.

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