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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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The Reversible 1940s Coat
On the first day we have had in months on which I did not need a coat, I found time to dress up to show you one of my latest sewing projects – a 1940s reversible coat. The original pattern was… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lace Handkerchief Vest
Just in time for spring! Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lovely crocheted purple sparkly lace handkerchief vest, with a ribbed hem and relaxed drape-neck. Size XS, half price for one week only – slashed from $29. Continue reading
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March Tutorial – Dainty Butterfly Bow Mixed Media Earrings
It is snowing here and it seems winter will last forever. But after my recent winter-themed tutorials for wraps and furs, I was in the mood for something small and spring-ish. These dainty earrings help drive winter blues away! … Continue reading
