joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Victorian Baby Girl Cardigan
This adorable rose and bow festooned baby's cardigan pattern is half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $3. Since it's a download, it can be purchased all week at that low price! Continue reading
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My Easter Dress
I always try to have or make a new dress for Easter Sunday each year – and always pair it with a big hat! Starting then officially I add white and ivory shoes and hats, and light colored lace and… Continue reading
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April Tutorial – Revamped Original 1940s Crochet Hat Pattern
Springtime and Easter means time for new, shady hats! You can often find lovely ones in antique stores and online, and sometimes in thrift stores if you're lucky. But how handy it is to make your own! Some time… Continue reading
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Moving Sale in the Etsy Shop
You have a few more weeks to get 15% off your order of $5 or more in my Etsy shop! Crochet pattern downloads are excluded from the sale, but I have lots of other great items, including vintage goodies, so… Continue reading
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Floral Cotton Mood
As I mentioned in my brown wool coat post, I am in the mood for sewing with cottons – floral cottons – retro prints – spring colors! I have a lovely stash – somewhat teetering – of such fabric that… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – ’40s Style Crochet Necklace with Vintage Button
This cute vintage inspired crochet necklace is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Project Journal – Fabric Painting and 1940s Pumps
Not long ago on Ebay I garnered another gorgeous pair of 1940s heels for my collection at a great low price – and they fit! The shape is lovely, with classic 1940s styling and as always, beautiful detail. But… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Blue Rose Garden Fanciful Neckwarmer
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this pretty neck warmer in shades of blue, fancifully appliquéd, and crosses to button in front – slashed from $18. Continue reading
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The Brown Wool Coat
Last week I posted about my reversible 1940s coat. I mentioned that it was actually the trial run, to get all the kinks out of the pattern, for a fancier version in wool. This week I'm sharing the wool version… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Cabled Capelet with Detachable Hood
This cozy crocheted capelet with a detachable, button-on hood - perfect for wearing over sweaters or under hoodless coats to keep your ears warm – is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $28. Continue reading
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