Vintage Needlecrafts Pick of the Week: Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans by Gladys Thompson

This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen’s Sweaters from the British Isles by Gladys Thompson. Source:  Amazon. Publication date: 1971 second revised edition. Status: 3rd revised edition (1979) is available as a Dover book for $14.95. Condition: Good. Craft: Knitting. I bought this book online a few years ago after I first learned to … Read more

Blog tour and giveaway: Fleurs et L’eau – Printemps/Ete 2013 by Denise from Voie de Vie

I’m exciting to kick off the blog tour for the release of the Fleurs et L’eau – Printemps/Ete 2013 pattern collection from Denise at Voie de Vie.  (You can find out more about how I met Denise online here.)  Denise has been generous enough to offer a free collection to one lucky reader, so continue on for … Read more

Vintage Needlecrafts Pick of the Week: The Complete Family Sewing Book

This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: The Complete Family Sewing Book edited by Cathi Hunt and Irma Fischler. Source:  The Strand. Publication date: 1972. Status: Out of print, but available online, generally for reasonable prices. Condition: Very Good. Craft: Sewing. Some of my longtime readers may remember this book from my first ever posted list of craft goals.  I had great … Read more

Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL Wrap Up and Winner!

The Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL wrapped up last Friday, and I’m excited to share these great blankets with you. This post contains affiliate links. Baby Boy Rectangular Sampler Blanket by g120luvs2crochet Sand ‘n’ Sea Sampler Blanket by jaye-yarns Marie W. in MI’s version (submitted via email) ss9904‘s version (along with an adoring fan) There are two other … Read more

Book review: Vogue-Butterick Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques

This post contains affiliate links. Back in March, a publicist at Sterling/Sixth & Spring Books contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing the Vogue/Butterick Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques: Revised & Updated Edition.  I don’t generally review sewing books, but this one seemed interesting so I asked them to send me a review … Read more

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