I have found a free book by DMC in the Antique Pattern Library. If you have not encountered this site before they collect and scan out of copy right books, then provide them free online. It is a wonderful resource and I am always finding and re-finding stuff they have provided. However you must have an up to date copy of Acrobat reader to read any of their files. If you have any troubles opening any of their files read their FAQ page
This morning I re-discovered this free book by DMC published in Italian by D.M.C.. Motivi per Ricami in their collection. It contains stitch diagrams and some lovely designs such as these. I am sure many embroiderers would enjoy these patterns and many can be adapted to crazy quilting with very little in the way of tweeking. The book is not in English but you can figure out what is what quite easily as the book consists mainly of patterns.
The designs are illustrated in colour stitchery and others presented as a line pattern. I have selected some pages to act a teaser and encourage you to download the pdf file.
The Antique Pattern Library provides these files free for personal use and reference and provides a great public service.
On the Antique pattern Library book list, this book is down the list a little and described as “Dillmont, Th. de, ed., D.M.C. Motivi per Ricami (Va Serie).”
As you scan down the page you will notice lots of other DMC publications too. As I said it is a gold mine … make a cuppa and enjoy!
Have you seen my book?
My book The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design: Simple Stitches, Stunning Results
Love your blog, your book, and your great distribution of treasures as you find them. Thank you for keeping me inspired to create!
Lol, I’ve downloaded and kept all these over the years! Thanks Sharon!x
Oh Sharon,
What a treat.. That book is gorgeous.. I think I’ll download it right away.. I have a file on my computer with your name on it and it is quite full; the stitch files I’ve downloaded and bought, as well as the courses I’ve done with you.. it gives me hours of pleasure just perusing through it all.. I’ve just bought a very large 4 ring folder to print off the stitch files just for the sheer joy of it..
Ok now to admit the things are UFO’s and I’ve put my Sumptuous Stitching samples into storage, in preparation to selling, but I think I’ll have to retrieve that. My aim is finish, finish finish all UFO’s, but haven’t attached a date.. its just as it happens and to enjoy it and not to unpick too often. Although the quilt I’m doing at the moment has had 10 corners made so far and since I’m not happy with the background colour I’m about to unpick and redo making it 14 !!!
I must admit to admiring your incredible finished work .. : )
best regards
Julia
thanks Julia I am touched – thank you for reading what I write!
Very nice! Thank you for the link!
Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much for sharing this link, I’ve downloaded the file and printed it.
Have a great day!
Thank you so much for mentioning this resource, I was not aware of it. And also thank you for your posts, always interesting and informative.
Thanks for sharing this information Sharon
A gem of a book, thanks! Oh for more hours in the day to stitch.
WOW! I could spend the rest of my life just being spellbound the beautiful work you have found us, even if I only speak
English. Thanks Sharon.
Thanks for the link. I’ve already found several books to download and will go back to the site for more when I have time.
What a wonderful find! Thank you so much for sharing with us . Yes, I have picked up your book, but I have not yet much more than a glance through. What wonderful embroidery and embellishing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with the world. Joy