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Another Vintage Dress.

I think that we need an acronym for Another Vintage Dress, 'cause it seems like that is the title of half my posts.  But AVD just sounds like some very bad disease (it probaby is and I don't even know it) so we'll just go with Another Vintage Dress. Anyway, I took this 1972 pattern: and made this dress..... with this cute yolk and sleeves. I used some apples and pears fabric from the calico wall at Joann's when they were 30% off a month or so ago.  I was loving the look of this ... View the Post

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GIVEAWAY #5—A Rag Tote and a Tutorial

First of all, thank you so much to everyone who left comments and visited our blog this week. It has been a really fun distraction from the dreary weather to see who has stopped by each day and I appreciate you all taking time to check out what we are doing over here. The only thing that I haven't liked about this week is that we don't have something to give to everybody who left a comment. You are all so nice. The best I can do is this: Underneath this post is my $5 Friday post. It is a ... View the Post

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Rag Tote Bag Tutorial–The 4 Patch Bag

  *Before we start this party I need to type up a disclaimer.* Disclaimer: I don't have an awesome camera of coolness. I don't even have a camera that can focus. So go easy on the grumbling when you check out the following tutorial. And also---whether Elizabeth made these bags up or not, I don't know, all I know is that she showed me how to make them and so I'm giving a big thank you to her for this idea, that I have been obsessed with, for the past 3 years. Ok, now that ... View the Post

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Giveaway #4 Winners are……

The Tutu skirt goes to....Erin Shakespear (and after reading your comment...I think your daughter totally needs it after breaking her arm...poor thing.)And I had to throw in a headband too. It goes to...Zany213! ... View the Post

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GIVEAWAY #4. A Tutu skirt. Or a Crocheted Headband.

Giveaway #4 is a girls size 3/4 (although a 2 year old could probably wear it) Tutu skirt in plum.And just in case you don't have a cute 3 or 4 year old to wear it....you could choose a hand-crocheted headband.Just pick one and put in the comments which item you would like. Good luck! ... View the Post