Those of you that mention free patterns in newspapers and magazines are correct. I have some of the original Kansas City Star (newspaper) patterns from the 1930's. I also have patterns from Capers Weekly and the Workbasket magazine (1930-50's). In addition to these, the batting wrappers had patterns on the back. I have a few of those also. The free patterns on the internet have replaced them I guess. I know for sure our Grandmothers did not purchase patterns.