Felt Christmas Stocking Patterns

Christmas Embroidery from Carla Hoag

These are just a small sampling of the vintage images.  

There is tons to see! 

Go visit Carla at Home 

click the pictures to see that page

Statue of Libery Patent Drawing

Wish I had found this in time for the Fourth. Isn't she beautiful?

Halloween Fun from Better Homes and Gardens

Someone associated with Better Homes and Gardens magazine noticed the Halloween patent designs recently mentioned here and sent a note telling me about BHG's 100 Days of Holidays – their largest and most exciting holiday program ever.

This year's 100 Days of Holidays program has got more than 400 new slide shows, free recipes, craft projects, and decorating ideas; 100 daily email newsletters; 50 new how to videos; five fun new interactive tools; three online courses; new photo contests; and more partner participation.
Access to the fun requires a free registration.

The Halloween page is here and the Pumpkin Stencil maker is a fun tool. The Halloween Costume Gallery is here.

Halloween Candy Bag 1953

Candy bag design by John Lavezzorio for Dennison Manufacturing 1953.
The anthropomorphic leaves crack me up.

Halloween Designs

I've had a great time enjoying the sunshine. Lots of hard work and lots of play. I've missed my computer and my friends so let's head back to Google Patents for some Halloween inspiration. The pictures are the links to the designs.
Halloween designs by Clara L. Mead for Dennison Manufacturing 1914.


I am not going to be updating the Frankie Files and will be putting my patent office finds here on meggiecat where they can be categorized. I will be leaving the Frankie Files up as it is now.

4th of July Printables

Skip to My Lou shares printable pinwheels in 3 sizes.
Found via Craft Magazine

2 printable fans from Martha Stewart Living.
Found via Angry Chicken

6 Victorian Postcards to print are a gift from Country Living magazine.