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Finding Costumes in Your Closet – Part 2 – the 1950s
Last week we talked about the 1940s and classic styles to watch for when buying clothes or looking through your closet to find costumes. This week we'll talk about finding 1950s costumes in your own closet. Now, the early 1950s… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crocheted Cotton Belt
This pink and white crocheted cotton belt with adjustable button fastening and sliding rose ornament, is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Matthew
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Matthew 28:5-6 Continue reading
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Finding Costumes in Your Closet – Part 1 – the 1940s
If you are on a budget and love vintage costumes, here's the good news – you may already have a costume in your own closet! Find how to put together a vintage 1940s WWII era costume from modern clothing. Watch… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Teal Cotton Tam
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this crocheted cotton tweed slouchy tam, with vintage buttons sewn on the ornament. Half price for one week only – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Philippians
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think… Continue reading
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April Tutorial – How to Make a 1950s Hat for Spring
Since Easter is this month, which means it's spring hat time, I thought I'd show you how to make a cute 1950s style hat that anyone can make and customize and it fits any head size, using just 3 things.… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Prussian Blue Crocheted Circle Shrug
This lovely circle shrug is half price in my Etsy shop until 4/14. Crocheted with buttery soft wool in a lovely Prussian blue shade, it is feminine and flattering, with a gathered ruffle and bow in the back, cap sleeves,… Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Psalms
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Victorian Baby Girl Cardigan
This baby cardigan "Wreath of Roses Sweater" crochet pattern download is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half off for one week. It's written for sizes 12, 18, and 24 mo. using a sport weight cotton yarn, worked… Continue reading







