Vintage Inspired
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Tinsel Tree Christmas Ornament: Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Happy 10th Day of Christmas! We are still enjoying the last of the Christmas season over here this week. As usual, I got the cross stitching bug during the holidays. One of the things I made, inspired by my own… Continue reading
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Simple Squares: Romantic Pastel Patchwork Runner
This is a simple project that brought me a disproportionate amount of happiness. :-) Last summer I picked up a baby quilt at an antique shop. It was just a lot of squares pieced together randomly, and hand quilted.… Continue reading
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Quick & Easy Pullover to Cardigan Makeover for Christmas
Due to a crazy fall – deadlines, house renovation and moving, and a family loss – I have not sewn anything since the first week of October. This means I haven't even started on my Fall/Winter sewing list, and the… Continue reading
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Why I Love Thrift Stores – Dramatic Sweater Coat
The countryside where I live is greening up and filled with birdsong. But just an hour or so up in the mountains, there is still several feet of snow on the ground. It made a good backdrop for an outerwear… Continue reading
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Why I Love Thrift Stores – Bubblegum Coat
This past month I haven't had much to share, since my projects were all quilt tops (still in progress) or mending/alterations (like repairing this wool coat). I am now back to sewing garments, and next week I plan to show… Continue reading
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DIY Vintage Fashion – Thrifted Sweater Made 1950s
I beaded this sweater more than a year ago, and only now finally got around to taking photos of it! But I was more than happy with the way it turned out. What do you do when true vintage… Continue reading
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A New Type of Finished Sewing Project
I used to hate sewing. Once I finally learned to like it, I hated being precise. Then, I gradually found enjoyment in being (at least mostly) precise, but said for sure I would never take up quilting! shudder Ahem. Well,… Continue reading
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Project Journal: Thrifted Sweater Coat Made 1930s
Something a little different this week! As the weather has turned chilly again, I've rediscovered how much I like sweater coats. They are less formal than jackets, longer and more versatile than regular sweaters, and especially nice for long car… Continue reading
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1950s Reproduction Sweater Set
I usually steer clear of reproduction clothing brands, simply because I have so many clothes already (as well as a constant, growing sewing list) and prefer just to avoid going down that rabbit hole of spending more money. (Reproduction shoes… Continue reading
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A Conglomeration Outfit and a New Hat
Recently when I went through my hats, I found some I'd forgotten about. One of those was this lovely smoky blue 1950s flowered hat, which I found at an antique store years ago, brought home, and never wore as far… Continue reading
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