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Item of the Week – Infinity Necklace
This lovely purple ribbon-yarn crocheted infinity necklace is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for 1 week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Free Pattern for 1940s Style Crochet Double-Ruffle Brooch
As promised, here is the pattern for the 1940s style brooch I designed to wear with the Traveling Dress. Easy and quick, not only did it add the right touch of cream to tie together the look, it also filled in… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Black and White Ascot Lace Scarf
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lacy black and white ascot length lace scarf, crocheted from cotton thread, with a silver sparkly border – half price for one week only – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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September Tutorial – How to Paint Your Own 1930s & 1940s Spectator Pumps
When I saw Sachiko's amazing post on painting leather shoes at Tea Rose Home, I knew I had to try it. So I bought some Angelus Paints and used her tutorial as a guide to experiment. After painting my first pair,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1930s Blue Leather Gauntlets
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop are these gorgeous leather/suede 1920s-30s navy blue gauntlets, on sale for half price for one week only – slashed from $14. Continue reading
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Dress – Visits the Farm
The Traveling Dress: Chapter One The Traveling Dress Visits the Farm Once upon a time, there was a Traveling Dress. She had seen many decades and fashions come and go. Now she was going on a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Retro Boatneck Lace Vest
This lovely retro style cotton tweed crocheted vest, women's size M, is on sale for half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $32. Continue reading
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On the Cover!
See my beaded doily confection on the front cover of Crochet World's October 2014 issue – coming soon! Read more about it on my other blog. Continue reading
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August Tutorial – Sew an Easy Retro Apron from a Dishtowel
I wear an apron all the time in the kitchen, and from the grease and stains that eventually covers it, it's evident that I like to wipe my hands on it! What better apron for wiping hands on than a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Baby Sweater Pattern PDF
This adorable pattern PDF download for a crocheted Victorian style baby cardigan is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $3. Continue reading
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