joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Flower Infinity Necklace
This lovely infinity necklace with a flower is on sale in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Dream Cars and Texas
Recently I discovered this photo of myself, taken almost a year ago, in San Antonio, Texas. My brother was enthralled by the 1960s muscle cars also in this car lot, but for me there's nothing like the gorgeousness of a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Pincushion Pendant
Need a way to keep your needles and pins handy while you sew or embroider or do other needlework? This pendant is perfect. And it's half price for one week only as Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop… Continue reading
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New Crochet Pattern
I was so happy to see my vest design in the upcoming spring issue of Crochet! Magazine. It was inspired by the 1940s suspender-style vest and jumpers so popular during the late '30s and WWII. Was it a surprise that the… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Skirt Pattern
This lovely 1950s pencil skirt pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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Holiday Hairstyle 1940s Style
I've noticed in photos from the 1940s that berries and branches, or branches of flowers, were common hair accessories, often used as headbands across the top of the head – even to the overboard kind that looked all twiggy. So… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Sparkly Crochet Child’s Cowl
This cute child's cowl, all sparkly in black, is on sale in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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December Tutorial – My Christmas Corsage
My December tutorial I intended to be of larger scope, but because of the Black Friday shipping crunch, my supplies for it haven't arrived yet so I'm saving it for January. Instead I'll show you how I made my corsage… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Navy Blue Clutch or Purse
This cute vintage purse can also be used as a clutch. It's half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
Verity Vintage Studio 