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The Polka Dot Project – Green 1950s Dress
My latest Polka Dot Project used an all-over pin dot cotton fabric I got at JoAnn a long time ago and had this pattern paired with for almost a year before it finally became reality. It's a slender style… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Flower Linen Earrings
These dainty asymmetrical flower earrings crocheted in a natural linen color, coordinated with brown dangle glass beads, are Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop and are half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Attending a Car Show – 1950s Style
One of our local small towns in our new home state of Idaho is Emmett, so far my favorite town ever. It's the right size – not too large or too small – and so friendly. The main square has… Continue reading
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New Listings in the Etsy Shop
Later this week stay tuned for a lengthy post on a local car show. But first, the spotlight is on a few brand new listings to the Etsy shop! 1940s Classic Spectator Heels, size 7 or 7.5 Rare… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Hat
This cute vintage 1950s black hat is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, on sale at half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Overblouse
My first Polka Dot Project this summer, when I began concentrating on sewing with this lovely print, was a 1940s skirt from a heavy gray fabric scattered with 1/4 in. off-white polka dots. I had enough scraps left to use… Continue reading
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July Tutorial – Bead Dangle Necklace
Need a quick jewelry project for a special occasion? I had a favorite bead dangle necklace bought at Cato a while ago, and when I decided I wanted a patriotic theme necklace for this 4th of July holiday, copying that… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Pattern
This lovely 1950s vintage dress pattern is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
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My Blue Striped Pre-Rationing Dress
After plowing through a few semi-difficult sewing projects, I wanted something easy and quick. I also felt like I should be making a dent in the trial versions of some of the outfits I have lined up to make for… Continue reading
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