With checkerboard patterns trending hard, I decided it was finally time to crochet this cute sundress from one of my old 1970s needlework magazines — and I want to share the pattern with you! You could make the full dress or just the top part to have a checkered tank top. Here is the PDF,…
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I haven’t posted for a while due to some ongoing (but currently manageable enough) stomach troubles, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been sewing and creating! It’s my favorite thing to do, so it tends to be relaxing even when I’m not feeling so great. I’ve managed to complete 3 projects recently, all from vintage…
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My grandfather (we called him Pap-paw) was many things in his life: a Navy man who served in WWII, a legislator, a coach, a father, a storekeeper, a farmer, a hunter. I ended up with a few of his articles of clothing and have remade 2 of them into all-time favorite garments for myself. First…
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A knitting post! Winter in Chicago is a looong affair. I love sun and warm weather, so rather than stay bundled in dark coats and hats for 5-6 months, I look for ways to bring cheerful color into my outfits. Such as this yellow hat and scarf! The yellow yarn is Crazy Sexy Wool from…
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