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These instructions can be used to create different styles of pin cushions as well as pin pillows. These instructions are for personal use only, please do not copy and paste text or photos. If you wish to share, we ask that you link directly back to our post. Thank you!  Pin Cushion Kits Available Here! Heart and square shaped pin cushions, as well as pin balls, attached to women's aprons were popular throughout the 18th century and are seen in several period paintings and prints. Many examples of original pin cushions survive in museum and private collections. Hanging squares are...

The beloved Larkin & Smith 1770s Fashionable Gown pattern is now available to pre-order! The pre-order for the Fashionable Gown pattern will run until midnight ETS February 24th. Special Notes About Pre-Orders: After the pre-order has officially closed, patterns will be shipped within 1 to 2 weeks. Shipping notifications will be sent once your order has been proceed and shipped. PLEASE NOTE, we strongly recommend placing a separate order if you would like to purchase additional items from the shop and need them in a more timely manner. Additional items purchased during a pre-order will be held and shipped together unless instructed otherwise. We...

We've added some heart-themed gift sets for Valentine's Day! Everything needed to make your own heart-shaped pin cushion plus your choice of silk ribbon for trimming an 18th century cap. These kits include the following; Pre cut silk taffeta hearts (pink or dark pink) with silk sewing thread 24" of linen tape Wool stuffing (from local Vermont sheep!) Beeswax flower Needle packet Plus 1 1/2 yards of 1 inch wide double faced silk satin ribbon of your choice with matching thread. Apple Blossom Pink, Rose Pink or Red. The perfect amount for trimming an 18th century cap. We are finishing up...

We are pleased to announce that we have placed an order for the first new batch of Larkin & Smith patterns! Many of you have asked which sewing patterns will be back in stock and when. We are starting small by re-releasing two of the most popular Larkin & Smith patterns; the English Gown and the Front and Back Lacing Stays. Multiple sizes will be in stock. There will be an announcement once they have been added to the website. (Should be before the end of the month!)      We are planning to restock additional patterns early next year...

We are pleased to announce the sale of the Larkin & Smith pattern line and At the Sign of the Golden Scissors sutlery to Emily Stringham of Emily's Vintage Visions. We had decided to sell the pattern line a while ago but wanted to make sure that it would stay “in the family” and be in capable hands. Emily has taken almost every workshop we ever offered and is a skilled seamstress and accomplished historical researcher. We can’t imagine a finer person to have sold the business to. -Hallie & Steph