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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Vintage Needlework Ads #14

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It's another saucy one. Click to Enlarge. -Magazine Ad for Aunt Lydia's "Pa-Qel", a new form of acrylic yarn . From Woma...
Saturday, June 18, 2011

When Words are Not Enough

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This was a regular column in a short lived craft mag from the mid 1980s: This was one of the questions asked: This was the drawing below: Ge...
Monday, June 13, 2011

You Need A Market Bag

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I often ask myself "Do I need another reusable Market Bag?". I always end up answering myself "Yes." I love receiving ...
Friday, June 10, 2011

Welcome to Halfiax, Cruise Ship Season!

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There are lots of ways to shop the city whether you're a cruiser or a native Haligonian. Remember that most small, independent stores a...
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Spring Window

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An organic tipi structure of flowers, foliage and wrapped yarn twigs, supported by metal stands, a vintage 1930s dress form base and the for...
Sunday, June 05, 2011

The Way They Were #1

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There was something fishy going on at Classic Elite Yarns in '86 Strong branding prevails, and for Fall 2011 Classic Elite is offering ...
Thursday, June 02, 2011

Vintage Needlework Ads #13

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Nature Spun Yarn's 2 page spread in Vogue Knitting's 1987 Holiday Special. Slick & Bizarre. Just how I like it.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

George's Favorite Sweater of All Time #1

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Careful study will reveal that George Harrison actually owned a capsule collection of similarly Fair Isley Andeany Stranded Cardigans with m...
Monday, May 30, 2011

How Were you Feeling in 1987? #2

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Click to Enlarge to read the "Beautiful Feelings" Bernat's Panama and Splash were trying to inspire. Note: It may be neces...
Friday, May 27, 2011

How Were You Feeling in 1987?

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Click to Enlarge to read the "Beautiful Feelings" Bernat's Cajun and Garden Party were trying to inspire. Note: It may be ...
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