This is the first of the large group of vintage transfers sent to me by my friend, Patty (Petalier at Etsy). It’s one of two cottages in the group, and I wonder if there might have been even more in the original series. It takes 8 scans to capture the entire sheet, and fitting the images together is kind of challenging, since I can never seem to keep the paper completely straight in the scanner. Fortunately, pretty much the only Photoshop skills I possess are for tweaking and cleaning up old transfers, although I am very slow.
These large design transfer patterns were meant for pictures or wall hangings, but I’ve always thought they would be nice on a quilt too. This one was published by Needlecraft Services, Inc. under the Alice Brooks name. The original sheet has the transfer and instructions on one page, but I have separated them here. The transfer size is 15″ x 20″, and I have kept the image large in case you would like to copy it. Although many of my vintage transfers are still in pretty good shape, and I might be able to iron them on fabric, I never do. I prefer to copy my patterns onto the fabric using a light box and a #2 pencil, even though it takes a lot longer. (Click twice on the images for full size)
Wow! Martha you are doing an amazing job scanning these transfers. The fact you are sharing these beauties with others is why I enjoy you and your blog so much! You are a treasure.
Thank you so much for the scanning. This is very lovely design. It is so beautiful but has simple stroke. Such a clever plan!!
Thank you so much, I love this!