A short reminiscence in which the author describes embroidery patterns found in her great-grandmother's workstand, drawn freehand or traced in the style of the 1830s. She discusses a rose spray, an oak spray with acorns for white embroidery, a six-pointed snow crystal for braiding, and a scroll border with its corner planning. She also explains how patterns were traced from Lady's Book pictures and transferred to linen or flannel, and describes the color scheme of an embroidered ribbon belt.