Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Apron Collection
Clothespin Dress
Sunday, March 16, 2008
My New Helper
This is my new little helper in my craft/sewing/puter area. I try hard to organize my craft area, my books, patterns,aprons..and sewing.
*sighs...I am failing miserably.... I think it's because I stop for various projects. The sewing bear is one..when little bear is all finished..it will have a place for thimble, a pincushion...(bear can be used for pincushion) and a ribbon holding my small scissors.... Will post pic when all done...
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Handkerchief Apron
This is all that was in the tiny package..this little insrtucts card and the handkerchiefs...
the handkerchiefs are of a very dainty, thin fabric..with tiny roses scattered overall...
This is a "Do It Yourself" kit..and originally sold for 59 cents. There is no company name, no manufacturer's name..and no copyright of any kind...
the handkerchiefs are of a very dainty, thin fabric..with tiny roses scattered overall...
This is a "Do It Yourself" kit..and originally sold for 59 cents. There is no company name, no manufacturer's name..and no copyright of any kind...
Friday, March 14, 2008
My Crazy Patches Quilt *1
This has been my first attempt in quite a few years of a crazy quilt. Tho it's not a true crazy quilt..just my version. I have the backing, the batting and the sew, add a piece and flip it..sew.. and carry on with the next piece. Sorry for the blurriness of photos.. If I do say so myself, it's coming along nicely and is quite pretty..all in calicos, ginghams, ribbons and lace...
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Hors d' oeuvre Set
Ruffled Doilies
Ruffled Doilies
Coats & Clark's O.N.T. Threads
Book No. 107
Copyright 1959
Second Edition
Originally sold for 29 cents
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Review: * * * * *
This little book is filled with beautiful ruffled doilies..most I remember so well, they were in our home..having been crocheted by my mother and grandmother..All but one patterns are crocheted..the other is a beautiful knitted doily.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Tablecloths..Heirlooms of Tomorrow
Spreads that are different
Spreads that are different
The American Thread Company
Star Book No. 68
Copyright 1949
Originally sold for 10 cents...
* as you can see on the sticker..I paid $1.00 for the book,and went happily on my way. I do love these older crochet books...
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Review: * * * *
This is a wonderful book for spreads with motifs of pansies, shells, roses..fans, a raised flower..and edgings...
All Time Favorites
Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn Collection
The American Thread Company
Star Books
Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn Collection
Book No. 225
Originally sold for 39 cents
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Review: * * * * *
This is one of the best little books. Included are patterns for knitted pillows and an afghan, boots and slippers, bathroom sets..and a tissue cover,a cover for tennis racquet and a mirror cover, also a holder for a yardstick.....plus...I remember those poodles.They were made on any and every size and kind of bottle...and in every color. I really like this book..
Doilies
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Crocheted Rag Rug...Another Size
I have made a few of these rugs and they make up really pretty.. I'm not sure where the original pattern comes from..it was copied down for me a few years ago...
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The measurments are about a 20 x35" rug
You will need....
15 yards of various solids and prints..(if fabric is 45" wide)
Size Q crochet hook
sewing thread that will blend in..
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How To:
First, measure and then tear the fabric into 2" wide strips. Sew together the narrow ends of the strips of same color to form 1 long strip of each color...roll into a loose ball..
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Rug is worked in rows with half the rows worked on each side of the foundation chain. Work one side..and then the other side.
When crocheting the fabric strips, work in the back loop of stitches throughout.
Leave 3" of each strip unworked at each end of row for fringe....additinal fringe will be worked after crocheting is completed.
Change the fabric color for each row...
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For the center foundation chain...begin 3" from the end of first strip and chain 51; fasten off leaving a 3" tail...
Row 1
Beginning 3" from end of a different color strip, work 2 sc in first ch , sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last ch; fasten off leaving a 3" tail...
Row 2:
Beginning 3" from end of a different color strip, work 2 sc in back loop of first sc of previous row, sc in back loop of each sc across, 2 sc in back loop of last sc; fasten off leaving a 3" tail..
Rows 3 thru 10
Repeat Row 2
*** Turn crocheted piece and work across remaining side of foundation chain..
Rows 11 thru 20:
Repeat Rows 1 thru 10
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Make the fringe:
** Fringe is attached with a larkshead knot...( I'm not sure how to best discribe this knot, I just know how to make them ...but thats what the pattern has )
For fringe...cut remaining fabric strips into 7" strips. For narrow ends of rug, hold 2 strips together as 1 and make a 2-strip knot in each end stitch of each row. In the same way, make two..2-strip knots in each corner stitch.
Starting at one corner, and working across one long side of rug, make one 2-strip knot in stitch next to corner stitch. * In each of the next two stitches, make a 1-strip knot. In each of the next two stitches, ,make one 2-strip knot. * Repeat between *'s across side.
Attach fringe to remaining long side in the same manner...
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The measurments are about a 20 x35" rug
You will need....
15 yards of various solids and prints..(if fabric is 45" wide)
Size Q crochet hook
sewing thread that will blend in..
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How To:
First, measure and then tear the fabric into 2" wide strips. Sew together the narrow ends of the strips of same color to form 1 long strip of each color...roll into a loose ball..
**
Rug is worked in rows with half the rows worked on each side of the foundation chain. Work one side..and then the other side.
When crocheting the fabric strips, work in the back loop of stitches throughout.
Leave 3" of each strip unworked at each end of row for fringe....additinal fringe will be worked after crocheting is completed.
Change the fabric color for each row...
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For the center foundation chain...begin 3" from the end of first strip and chain 51; fasten off leaving a 3" tail...
Row 1
Beginning 3" from end of a different color strip, work 2 sc in first ch , sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last ch; fasten off leaving a 3" tail...
Row 2:
Beginning 3" from end of a different color strip, work 2 sc in back loop of first sc of previous row, sc in back loop of each sc across, 2 sc in back loop of last sc; fasten off leaving a 3" tail..
Rows 3 thru 10
Repeat Row 2
*** Turn crocheted piece and work across remaining side of foundation chain..
Rows 11 thru 20:
Repeat Rows 1 thru 10
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Make the fringe:
** Fringe is attached with a larkshead knot...( I'm not sure how to best discribe this knot, I just know how to make them ...but thats what the pattern has )
For fringe...cut remaining fabric strips into 7" strips. For narrow ends of rug, hold 2 strips together as 1 and make a 2-strip knot in each end stitch of each row. In the same way, make two..2-strip knots in each corner stitch.
Starting at one corner, and working across one long side of rug, make one 2-strip knot in stitch next to corner stitch. * In each of the next two stitches, make a 1-strip knot. In each of the next two stitches, ,make one 2-strip knot. * Repeat between *'s across side.
Attach fringe to remaining long side in the same manner...
Monday, March 3, 2008
Mini Apron
Mini Apron
Mini Apron
Mini Apron
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sunbonnet Sue Scarf
I am assuming this is a scarf of some kind..I've just not seen another like it. The middle part is a very soft towel like fabric, not so much a terry cloth as a very close chenille...and very, very soft..with an applique of my favorite pattern, Little Sunbonnet Sue...and a wide crocheted edging all around.
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