joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Crocheted Teaberry Shrug
This lovely drapey circle shrug with a striking center medallion is on sale for 50% off in my Etsy shop for 1 week only – slashed from $30. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – John
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -John 1:1 Continue reading
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Stole Pattern
I was so excited to hear I have a design on the cover of Crochet!'s Autumn 2014 issue, that I had to share. It's a stole pattern, and though it is a perfect modern wrap, stoles are also extremely Period… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Set of 2 Crocheted Oval Earrings
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this cute set of 2 crochet oval earrings half price for 1 week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – 1 Corinthians
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:20 Continue reading
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Learning About 1940s Fashion
Recently I've been watching a lot of Glamour Daze's Youtube video clips from the 1940s, giving authentic beauty and dressing advice for women. Not only are these fascinating from a historical standpoint, they are a dream come true for a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 3 in 1 Baby Bootie Crochet Pattern
This adorable pattern PDF for a crochet baby bootie using the same foot pattern with 3 cute cuff options, is half price for 1 week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $3. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – 1 Peter
Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Silver Vintage Prom Heels
These vintage prom or wedding heels, little worn, are half price in my Etsy shop for 1 week only – slashed from $20. Continue reading
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June Tutorial – Making Plain Heels into Titanic Era Court Shoes
Vintage shoes from the 1900s-1920s are hard to find in good shape and in modern sizes, so what to do when you want Period shoes for a Titanic or Downton Abbey costume? Shoes from that era were mostly similar in… Continue reading