joysinstitches
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1950s Vest and Hat Duo
A tailored vest has been on my list to make for a while, and when I decided to make a trial beret for my Christmas suit, I thought a vest added to it would make a great pair to be worn together… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Novel
This vintage book is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop – half price for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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January Tutorial – How to Make a Refillable Footwarmer
There's nothing like a foot warmer. On a cold night – and Idaho nights in the mountains can be cold! – it's incredibly comforting to snuggle your chilly toes into a deliciously warm spot down under the blankets when you… Continue reading
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Vintage Cookery
I've stated before my love for vintage reading material, particularly women's magazines from the 1930s-1950s. I love reading them, including the ads, and immersing myself somewhat wistfully in that world. Some of the articles are amusingly dated; some of the… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Skirt Pattern
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this vintage skirt pattern from the 1950s, half price for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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My 1950s Christmas Suit
This year for Christmas instead of being tempted by some of that gorgeous holiday fabric which can only be worn once a year, I decided to make something else long on my to-do list – something I could get wear out… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Retro Button Necklace
This retro necklace with a vintage button is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Also, take advantage of the last few days of my December sale, and get 15%… Continue reading
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Christmas Preparations…
…are finally accomplished and the big day arrives! I love everything about Christmas…candlelight and inches of snow (for us at least), music and more music, Advent calendars and readings, family and fellowship, the smells of the cookies we only make this… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…1950s Cocktail Dress
Imagine how thrilled I was to find a beautiful dress-up vintage dress in a local thrift store, for only $4! And even more thrilled when it actually fit me! It needed a good cleaning and a little mending in… Continue reading
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Vintage Finds
Christmas shopping time! While these are not gifts, I wanted to share with you some of the goodies I brought back from a recent shopping trip that was ostensibly to look for presents, but ended up…well…mostly adding to my own… Continue reading
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