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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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The Weekly Word – Romans
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -Romans 5:1 Continue reading
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New Crochet Pattern PDF for Romantic Pullover Sweater
My Romantic Interlude Pullover was just added to my Etsy shop – or buy it at Knit Picks. Read more about the pattern in the listing descriptions, or on my other blog. Continue reading
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