joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Lace Handkerchief Vest
This lovely purple, sparkly crocheted handkerchief style vest is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only. Women's size XS – slashed from $35. Continue reading
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Modern Shoes Suitable for 1940s Costumes
There are many articles about vintage shoe purchasing, finding the right size, caring for your finds, having them repaired, etc, and I have seen some blog posts showing “retro” style modern shoes, but rarely modern made shoes that are… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Teal Boho Crochet Earrings
These cute crocheted earrings in a vibrant teal cotton, feature a distressed pewter decorative oval button, and are half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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How to Make a Simple Retro Head Scarf
I quickly grew tired of wearing an elastic-edge satin sleeping cap when I have my hair in rollers overnight, so I came up with this idea – ever so much more becoming and comfortable! I started with a vintage rectangular… Continue reading
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October Tutorial – Converting Vintage Clip-on Earrings
This month I'm going to show you how to convert clip-on earrings to pierced. This process is quite easy and perfect for those of us who don't wear clip-ons but love vintage earrings which are almost always clip-on. There are… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crocheted Collar
This multi-colored thread collar or mini capelet is Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop at half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…the Brown Bow Hat
…lots of reasons! But a lovely vintage hat in mint condition for a low price is definitely one of them. 🙂 Continue reading
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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
