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Wednesday 27 November 2013

Le filet anciens

   

    Le filet ancien  au point de reprise ( Ancient filet in darning stitch ) is a series of oversized paper booklets with the most amazing collection of old patterns. They were printed in France by 'Wolf and Dupeyron' at the beginning of the last century and were originally a selection of patterns for lacis ( filet brodé, or embroidered net ) a technique that was already fading in popularity at the time.

    Many of the patterns were shown in a format that the embroiderers could easily use, and in the back of the booklets they presented very large and impressive patterns which you could order at the time. Despite much searching, I have not yet come across any of those bigger charts.

   Through the years many patterns from this collection have been made available through newer magazines, or via private collectors like myself who painstakingly re-chart them one square at a time to make the charts clear and easier to use for the modern cross stitcher, or filet crochet enthusiast.

    I have been very lucky in acquiring the first 6 booklets in varying states of ‘ falling-apart’. But I have heard it rumored that there are more in the collection……

    Many of the monochrome charts you find on the Roland-designs site are re-charted from these books, and others like it. The selection is quite extensive and if there is anything in particular you are interesting in let me know….. 

    Cherubs, heroes, fairy tales, decorative border, heraldic patterns, floral, daily life scenes, historical scenes, and more.


Original Le filet ancien number 1 through 6



Large charts too tiny print, and faded.

Daily life scenes

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3 comments:

  1. Je trouvai le grand boss vente
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaquitaPlace?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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  2. Hi Just had eureka moment! I have inherited my v, talented great grandmother's filet lace one of Le Feu [v large size] and another of I think 3 graces dancing could someone tell me if they have any more of the large format patterns in the series - I have seen on etsy small copies - probably - aqua - terra - wind ? I think they must be in the ancien series. Greatly appreciate any help!

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    1. Hi. You are very lucky to have inherited filet lace from your grandmother. There are many, many large patterns in the serie. Could you send me a photo of the filet lace you have, and I can see if I have more patterns in the serie. You can write at: rolanddesigns@gmail.com

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