Latest Posts
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New Listings in the Etsy Shop
Later this week stay tuned for a lengthy post on a local car show. But first, the spotlight is on a few brand new listings to the Etsy shop! 1940s Classic Spectator Heels, size 7 or 7.5 Rare… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Hat
This cute vintage 1950s black hat is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, on sale at half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Overblouse
My first Polka Dot Project this summer, when I began concentrating on sewing with this lovely print, was a 1940s skirt from a heavy gray fabric scattered with 1/4 in. off-white polka dots. I had enough scraps left to use… Continue reading
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July Tutorial – Bead Dangle Necklace
Need a quick jewelry project for a special occasion? I had a favorite bead dangle necklace bought at Cato a while ago, and when I decided I wanted a patriotic theme necklace for this 4th of July holiday, copying that… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Pattern
This lovely 1950s vintage dress pattern is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
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My Blue Striped Pre-Rationing Dress
After plowing through a few semi-difficult sewing projects, I wanted something easy and quick. I also felt like I should be making a dent in the trial versions of some of the outfits I have lined up to make for… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for 3 Types of Baby Booties
For one week, download this crochet pattern at half price for 3 variations of baby booties available in my Etsy shop. Make a moccasin, a fold-down cuff, or a popcorn cuff style – all included in the same pattern download. Slashed… Continue reading
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Discovering Vintage Women’s Magazines
Recently I've become interested in collecting vintage women's magazines - Women's Home Journal and Women's Home Companion are two I have so far. Not long ago when I was shopping at my favorite Idaho antique mall (when you move to a new place naturally… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vibrant Teal Teardrop Earrings
These lovely, easy to wear teardrop shaped earrings sporting pewter distressed buttons are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Dress
Continuing to work on what I call my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – I have been enjoying so much this versatile print. I used larger dots on a heavy fabric for my 1940s skirt,… Continue reading
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