Saturday, August 31, 2019
Friday, August 30, 2019
Quote Of The Day
photo from commondreams.org
Conservative ideal of freedom and progress: everyone to have an unfettered opportunity of remaining exactly where they are. ~ Geoffrey Madan
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Aunt Martha's Workbasket, March 1937
Some nice projects in this one - crocheted edgings and a "beverage set," the Dogwood and Vanishing Star quilt patterns, pompom toys and a pretty knitting bag. Free download at the Antiques Pattern Library.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Aunt Martha's Workbasket, February 1937
An attractive sports blouse in crochet and a Japanese Lantern quilt pattern are the high points of this issue (and several baby items, not my cup of tea). The page numbers appear to be out of order or maybe I'm just under-caffeinated. Free download from the Antique Pattern Library.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Friday, August 16, 2019
Quote of the Day
image from thegraphicsfairy.com
Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~ Henry James
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Outstanding In His Field
That he is whistling "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" makes it even better.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Vintage Images - Crown Imperial Lilies
copyright-free, from Dover
Had a Red Cross event this weekend and for some reason I keep thinking today is Monday - apologies!
Friday, August 9, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Aunt Martha's Workbasket Magazine, January 1937
Another crochet-heavy issue, with a rug, a doily, and a collar and cuff set, along with a pattern for an Iris quilt in applique. A free download from the Antique Pattern Library.