Showing posts with label vintage crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage crochet. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Mid-Week Inspiration: Vintage Sweaters

Believe it or not, with this humidity, fall is fast on it's way! There are so many vintage knitting and crochet patterns out there that I would love to stitch up. Here are a few that are perfect for transitional weather.

Mid-Week Inspiration Vintage Sweaters Bobbins And Bombshells

How perfect is this for cold mornings and warm afternoons? Love the yellow, too. 
Available from freevintagecrochet.com

Mid-Week Inspiration Vintage Sweaters Bobbins And Bombshells

So glamorous and I'm dying over that sleeve.
Unfortunately, this pattern has sold. Do you know of one similar? 

Mid-Week Inspiration Vintage Sweaters Bobbins And Bombshells

I absolutely love this! Love the cuffs, the two tone, keyhole, and her smirk! 
Available from Nostalgiarules on Etsy


Now to only get my knitting up to speed! 

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

My Projects: Update and Upcoming

You know how it is, the weather warms up and the sewing and knitting projects cool down. I am still working on a few projects but I definitely feel like I have slowed down. Here's an update, since it's been so long, as well as a few projects on my list!


knitting, scarf,my projects, bobbins and bombshells

Do you remember the Seed Stitch Cambridge scarf I started knitting a while back? I'm still working on it, but hope to have it done real soon! It's beautiful in this blonde tweed! 


I made these wall hangings from an old vintage crochet cutter and used embroidery hoops as frames. They are a gift but I love them on my exposed brick wall. 


I really want to get back into sewing. These are the three patterns I want to use this summer for my own wardrobe. Several peasant blouses are needed, the halter dress I want to make out of gingham, and the wrap dress, well don't judge, but I still haven't started my Lana Turner dress. So please! Encourage me to get back into a regular sewing habit! 

mystery knit along, craftsy, july project

I have also purchased the Mystery Knit-Along for July from Craftsy! I am so excited. As I mentioned my scarf is nearly done and I wasn't sure what to start next so this is perfect timing. The pattern is also from Stefanie Japel, who teaches the Knit Lab course I took!  It is currently on sale for $14.99 and that includes the yarn, pattern, and workshop materials! Who doesn't love a good mystery? I would love it if you would join me. Follow the My Projects series here to see my updates and find out what it is or let's knit this together! Click here to purchase it before it gets too late! 



What are your project plans for the summer? Have you slowed down, or are you still going strong? I would love to hear what you have been working on! 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

My Vintage Vanity: Stash My Destash

I've been reorganizing my limited storage space lately. I have some great vintage crochet trims and fabrics that I am now starting to list in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. Hopefully you all can make beautiful things out of it and I can clear some space! The new section of the shop is called Stash My Destash, so please do!

Here are some wonderful 1940's crochet items currently up for grabs:


vintage crochet trim shabby chic


vintage crochet trim shabby chic

vintage crochet trim medallions shabby chic

vintage crochet doily shabby chic



What would you or have you made out of vintage trim?