Most computers come with it, but it is free and can be found here. The patterns are in PDF format so to download the file you’ll need the Adobe Reader software on your computer. Here is the PDF file to download for later:īelding Silks Embroidery Patterns Wild Rose, Violet, Pansy and Sweet Pea Color Plates, Details and Instructions I’ll see what I can find to share with you in the future. I have several books on ribbon embroidery. There are also some beautiful 100% pure silk ribbons for embroidery as well. If you can’t find any antique thread, maybe this High Quality Silk Rayon would work well. Vintage Belding silks can still be found here and there on the internet. All three, the color plate, details and instructions, are included in the 3 page PDF file for the Wild Rose, Violet, Pansy and Sweet Pea. Below is the illustration of the details.Īnd then the instructions. You’ll see the color plate of the pansy above. This West Michigan TV News Station wrote an interesting article on the Belding Silk Mills and how they were known worldwide for their silk. Eventually replaced by nylon, the biggest boom in popularity was 1905 to 1920. I’m sharing several pretty floral embroidery patterns today from a Belding Silks early 1900’s pattern book.īelding silks, or any silk threads, were and still are popular for use in hand embroidery for it’s strength and attractive sheen. Welcome to this Friday’s VTNS Fan Freebie!
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