joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Crocheted Bead Diamond Earrings
These cute chunky-yet-lightweight diamond shaped crochet earrings, each made from 4 small crocheted beads, are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop – half price for one week only. Slashed from $8. Continue reading
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June Tutorial – How to Make an Earring Holder
This month's tutorial is a project easy enough that most of you have probably no need for a tutorial, but I was in a great need for an earring organizer and was so pleased with the result of this idea… Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – New Look Dress
The newest contribution to my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – is also one of my new favorite sewing achievements. I had made another version of this dress, and loved the fit – the… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Pattern and Fabric – and June Sale
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this ready-to-sew set of pattern and cotton fabric, all cut out and marked, including interfacing and zipper, for a size 24. Half price for one week only – slashed from $12.… Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Skirt
Recently I have become enamored with polka dots…and I realized I had a deficit of that charming, oh-so-vintage print in my wardrobe! So I promptly bought a variety of polka dot fabric, and am starting what I call the Polka… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Toddler’s Crochet Pinafore
This adorable crocheted pinafore, size 16 mo., is Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $20. (And of course since the model, showing where the chickens live, is my baby… Continue reading
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Why I Love Thrift Stores – The Novelty Border Print Skirt
After reading Joanna's posts about her love of vintage novelty print 1950s skirts, I started keeping my eye out for them too. This one is not vintage, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was close enough!… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lot of 3 Vintage Patterns
Need to add to your vintage pattern stash at a great value? This lot of 3 vintage patterns from the 1950s and 1960s are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed… Continue reading
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Green Dress and Kooky Hat
Recently while stopping at the same vintage clothing shop where I got my wide-brimmed brown hat worn in the Traveling Dress post, I found another hat I had to add to my collection (especially, or perhaps only, because it was… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Book
This vintage novel is half price in my Etsy shop, discounted for 1 week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading