Here’s a treat for embroidery fans - This vintage pattern comes with seven different designs, one for each day of the week. I’ll post a freebie from this set one day each week that you’re welcome to save and print for your collection. This is a sweet set–kittens!

Here are the full set of instructions directly from the pattern, you’ll need to adjust the stamping directions for the transfer method you choose. If you need help transferring the pattern to fabric, you’ll find instructions for a few methods here: Embroidery Pattern Transfer Tips. And of course–skip the Tipnut.com when creating your transfer :).

7 Motifs For Day-Of-The-Week Towels
Superior Transfer Design (142)

Kitten Towels

In this pattern there are seven towel motifs, one for each day of the week. They are done in the simplest of embroidery stitches.

Materials Needed

One yard of 16 or 18 inch dish toweling for each towel; one skein of six strand cotton in each color used.

To Stamp Pattern

The towels should be hemmed before the motifs are stamped on them. Cut out the motif you wish to use. Place it in center of one end of towel, about 1 1/2 inches above hem, printed side down, and pin fast to material. Lay the material on an ironing board or a similar padded surface. Use the trial motif to test the heat of iron. Press over pattern with moderately hot iron.

To Embroider Pattern: Work in the colors suggested under Color Scheme and embroider as follows:

Crosses–cross stitch
Broken lines–running stitch
Single lines–single stitch
Continuous lines–outline stitch
Dots–French knots or fine satin stitch
Loops–lazy daisy stitch

Color Schemes

The motifs may be done in two colors; in shades of one color, or in a variety of colors as follows:

Kitten–black, two shades of gray or tan
Eyes–green, amber or blue
Noses–rose
Whiskers–blue
Baskets–tan or straw color
Stool–a bright color
Iron–blue gray with a bright colored handle
Wash-board–blue gray with tan frame
Clothes pins–tan
Flowers–a variety of bright colors
Flower centers–yellow or black
Leaves, stems and grass–green
Groceries–actual colors
Yarn–bright colors
Lettering–black or a color
Bird–blue or yellow
Cage–gold, black or deep green
Mop–blue gray with bright colored handle
Egg beater–blue gray
Bowl–bright color
Use black to finish motifs

Here’s the first free pattern: Monday Kittens

Click on the picture for full pattern size. Right click and save to your computer before printing.

Printing tips: Uncheck your printer’s equivalent to “Print to Page” and “Maintain Aspect Ratio” so that the pattern stays true to actual size.

The next pattern will be Tuesday’s kittens–watch for it next week :).

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