Crafts & Sewing

Palace Bloom Fabric

Palace Bloom Fabric features trailing vines with bursting blooms in shades of red, dark pink, deep green, and blue on a light cream background. The pattern of this reproduction fabric is inspired by a curtain panel in the Colonial Williamsburg...

Blue Exotic Flowers Fabric

Light and airy, this Blue Exotic Flowers reproduction cotton fabric features a natural white background with an all-over blue floral exotic florals pattern reproduced from a design found in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections...

India Garden Fabric

India Garden Reproduction Fabric is adapted from an original chintz textile fragment in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections dated to 1710-1730 (Object 2007-96). Our 18th century reproduction fabric is digitally printed on 100%...

Fanny's India Floral Fabric

The winding yet delicate floral design of Fanny's India Floral Reproduction Fabric is adapted from a skirt panel dating to 1760-1790 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. Soft red, blue, and purple flowers outlined in black are...

Wavy Floral Fabric

Wavy Floral Reproduction Fabric is inspired by a block printed cotton gown dating to 1780 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. The design features undulating and intertwining vines with thin floral trails in colors of brown,...

Brandied Raisin Chintz Fabric

This intricate Brandied Raisin Chintz reproduction fabric has delicate bouquets of flowers tied with bows and vines throughout the pattern. This fabric has been reproduced from a gown dating to 1785-1795 in the collections of Colonial Williamsburg...

Hamilton Floral Blue Fabric

Hamilton Blue Floral Fabric has blue blossoms, buds, and vines in a trailing pattern on a natural white background. The overall design is the same featured on our Trailing Blossoms Cream and Trailing Blossoms Red fabrics and dates to 1770-1790...

Trailing Blossoms on Cream Fabric

Trailing blossoms on cream fabric has vines of dark pink and blue-green buds and blossoms on a cream white background. Reproduction 18th-century fabric from the Colonial Williamsburg collections.  Features Dark pink, blue-green, tan and...

Palace Blue Flowers Fabric

Palace Blue Flowers Fabric features trailing vines with green leaves and bursting blooms in red, pink, soft yellow, white and purple on a blue ground. The pattern on this 18th century reproduction fabric is inspired by a pair of curtain panels dated...

Trails and Leaves Fabric

Trails and Leaves Fabric features blue and red stripes intertwined with flowers, leaves and vines. It is a reproduction of an antique textile in the Colonial Williamsburg collections.  Features Reproduction fabric 44" wide / 43" without selvedge...

Cascading Floral Stripe Fabric

Cascading Floral Stripe Fabric is a reproduction of a French woodblock-printed textile circa 1775-1800 held in our collections. This fabric is composed of red, white and black-brown, and the pattern alternates between florals and diamond stripes. A...

Birds in Fleur Fabric

Birds in Fleur Reproduction Fabric features a natural white ground with intricate red vines and large scale flowers and leaves in green, pink, red, yellow, blue and grey. The overall design reads a dark reddish pink from a distance. The Birds in Fleur...

Orange Clove Ornament Kit

Decorate your home for the holidays with the timeless, classic beauty of fruits and natural decorations. This ornament kit is all-inclusive and contains everything you need to turn your fresh fruits into beautiful, aromatic orange-clove pomanders. Scent...

Francis Open Floral Fabric

An 18th century bed quilt from Britain in our collections is the inspiration behind the delicate pattern on our Francis Open Floral reproduction fabric. It's a great choice for your next home décor, heirloom quilt, or reproduction 18th-century...

Serpentine Vine on Natural Fabric

Our Serpentine Vine fabric is reproduced from an antique garment held in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections dating from 1740 - 1760. The printed fabric on the original garment was used for the lower portion of a lining on an embroidered...

Red Exotic Flowers Reproduction Fabric

This Red Exotic Flowers reproduction fabric features a natural white background with an all-over madder red, olive green, and golden yellow pattern. This fabric is adapted from an original 18th century fabric in the Colonial Williamsburg textile...

Trailing Vines Purple Reproduction Fabric

It's back! We are pleased to re-introduce Trailing Vines Purple, a Colonial Williamsburg Reproduction Fabric. Our lightweight reproduction fabric has a soft, buttery hand - ideal for creating 18th-century clothing or adding a historical...

Cascading Floral Fabric

Cascading Floral Fabric is a reproduction of an antique textile in the Colonial Williamsburg collections. Composed of red, white and black-brown, the pattern features florals on trailing vines. A wonderful fabric for 18th century gowns, quilts, and...

18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank - 5" Brim

This 18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank with 5" Brim is ready for your next millinery project! Add a silk ribbon for an understated look or create a silk-covered and elaborately trimmed masterpiece for your next carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester...

The Art-Full Tree: Ornaments to Make Inspired by the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

Based on art from Colonial Williamsburg's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum's collection, each of the 33 projects in The Art-Full Tree: Ornaments to Make Inspired by the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art features an image of the original work and...

18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank - 6" Brim

This 18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank with 6" Brim is ready for your next millinery project! Add a silk ribbon for an understated look or create a silk-covered and elaborately trimmed masterpiece for your next carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester...

Women's Wheat Straw Hat Blank

Our Women's Wheat Straw Hat Blank is ready for your creative embellishments. Add your own ribbon or flowers, or simply secure with a hat pin and keep it simple. Made of lightweight, breathable wheat straw for hot summer days. Great for gardening and...

Williamsburg Embroidered 18th Century Pocket Kit

The design on this Williamsburg Embroidered 18th Century Pocket Kit from The Posy Collection is adapted from an 18th century crewel wool pocket in our collections.  This kit includes: Pre-printed cotton fabric pocket front 1 embroidery...

Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection

Grand in scope and gorgeous to look at, Four Centuries of Quilts is one of the most important references on quilts and quilting available. Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals...

Williamsburg "Welcome" Black Pineapple Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made for Colonial Williamsburg, this "Welcome" Black Pineapple Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you need to complete the piece, including: 1 piece of 18-count...

Colonial Williamsburg Gardens Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Colonial Williamsburg Gardens Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you need to complete the piece,...

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

Whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles, the Highlands of Scotland, or Colonial Williamsburg in the 18th-century, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell...

Dark Pink Evergreen Branches and Dots Fabric

This Williamsburg reproduction fabric is inspired by an original textile in the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The pattern features petite dark pink evergreen sprigs and dots on a white background.  Features Dark pink and...

You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Calligraphy

Teach your kids a skill from the early days of American life with You Can Learn Craft Kits! This children's calligraphy kit allows kids to imagine and experience what life was like in the past when young girls and boys learned how to write with a quill...

Karen Cruden "Spring in Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the "Spring in Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit is adapted from artwork by Karen Cruden and designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you...

Flower & Herb Press

Turn seasonal blooms, leaves, and herbs into art with this Flower and Herb Press! The simple design is composed of two wood panels, corrugated cardboard, and tightening straps. Leave your clippings pressed until they dry, then use them on notecards,...

Thomas Jefferson Quote Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made for Colonial Williamsburg, this Thomas Jefferson Quote Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection features the quote, "I cannot live without books." It's a wonderful quote from Thomas Jefferson for your...

Pineapple and Apple Cone "Welcome" Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit

This Pineapple and Apple Cone "Welcome" Counted Cross Stitch Kit includes almost everything you need to create a small ornament or mini framed needlework decoration for your home. Fun for beginners and experienced cross-stitchers too. The small size of...

English Gown 18th Century Sewing Pattern

This English Gown 18th Century Sewing Pattern is drafted from an original in the Sumter County Museum dating to 1771-1785. The common style of this gown will serve as an excellent basic gown pattern for creating your 18th century wardrobe. Make a gown...

Jacobean Flowers and Bird Needlepoint Kit

Recreate an image inspired by one of Colonial Williamsburg's many quilted treasures. This colorful needlepoint kit features a bird and flowers in the Jacobean style. Jacobean refers to the period of English history that coincides with the reign of James...

Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit

This Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit includes 14 count Charles Craft fabric, floss, needle, chart, instructions and color photograph of finished project. This Colonial Williamsburg exclusive cross stitch kit is  fun project and makes a...

Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection and is inspired by a pin ball in our collections. The kit contains contains everything you need to...

Red Quilt Squares Needlepoint Kit

Inspired by some of Colonial Williamsburg's many quilted treasures, this needlepoint kit allows you to bring this time-honored tradition home. Sewing was an important part of a colonial girls education. By the late 18th century, young girls whose...

Karen Cruden "The Governor's Palace" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, The Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit is adapted from artwork by Karen Cruden.  Features Counted cross stitch kit Finished size 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" Includes 14 count Charles Craft fabric,...

"Chowning's Tavern" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, "Chowning's Tavern" Counted Cross Stitch Kit features one of our beloved taverns. Makes a wonderful gift for cross-stitchers! Features Counted cross stitch kit Includes 14 count Charles Craft fabric,...

Men's Britches 18th Century Sewing Pattern

This Men's Britches 18th Century Sewing Pattern is drafted from an original pair of 18th century britches dating to the 1770's and attributed to belonging to Arthur Middleton, signer of the Declaration of Independence for South Carolina.  Features ...

"Welcome" Pineapple Counted Cross Stitch Kit

This "Welcome" Pineapple Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection. The design is stamped on the fabric making this a great project for beginner counted cross stitchers. The kit contains contains everything you need...

"Historic Colonial Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the "Historic Colonial Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection. The scene features iconic buildings in the historic area, including Prentis Store, the...

"Ludwell Tenement House" Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Karen Cruden

The "Ludwell Tenement House" Counted Cross Stitch Kit features artwork by Karen Cruden adapted to a needlework pattern by Ceil Humphreys. Makes a wonderful gift for cross-stitchers! Features Counted cross stitch kit Includes 18 count Charles Craft...

Governor's Palace Pin Pillow Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Governor's Palace Pin Pillow Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection. Learn to cross stitch or practice your skills with this small project. Create a pin cushion or...

Shift with Neck Drawstring 18th Century Sewing Pattern

This Drawstring Shift 18th Century Sewing Pattern from Fig Leaf Patterns is drafted from an original piece dating to the late 18th century in the Daughters of the American Revolution collection. Shifts were worn by all women and were typically made of...

"Colonial Couple" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

This "Colonial Couple" Counted Cross Stitch Kit includes almost everything you need to create a small ornament, pillow, or framed needlework decoration for your home. Great for beginners and more experienced cross-stitchers too! The artwork is by Barbara...

Colonial Williamsburg Icon Calendar Sampler Embroidery Kit

Young girls traditionally stitched samplers to practice and display their embroidery skills, and the activity remained popular through the 19th century. Patterns and designs for samplers were handed down from generation to generation. Today, the...