“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”~William Penn Just because I haven’t posted in a while, doesn’t mean I haven’t been sewing! First though, let’s catch up! I have been sewing a few items of clothing, but I have mostly been quilt making. I wanted to change up what I was…
Category: 1960’s
Don’t Make It Bad
“Hey Jude, don’t be afraid, you were made to go out and get her.”~The Beatles The year was 1968. The Beatles released “Hey Jude”. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy are assassinated. The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly unpopular, leading to more and more anti-war protests. In the fashion world, Simplicity releases this mini…
Something Old
“Algo velho, algo novo, algo emprestado, algo azul e uma moeda de seis centavos no sapato.”~English Folklore, translated in Portuguese If you read last week’s post, you’ll know that I made a 1960’s dress for a “Something Blue” themed bridal shower. I loved the pattern so much I decided to make the jacket to go…
Something Blue
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.” ~English Folklore One of my oldest and dearest friends was throwing a bridal shower for her daughter-in-law to be. The theme of the shower is “something blue”. Guest are encouraged to all wear blue! What a cute idea! Of course, I…
A New Life For Barbie
“They were using the dolls to project their dreams of their own futures as adult women.”~Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie Christmas was upon me and I always prefer to give homemade gifts. You have to start early and work hard, but it’s always worth the effort. This year I decided that for my niece Lauren,…
I’m Just Ken
“Shredding waves is much more dangerous than people realize.”~Ken (from the Barbie Movie) Growing up, Barbie was my favorite toy! I loved all of her clothes and accessories. I must admit that I am still a huge Barbie fan! Last year when the Barbie Movie came out, of course I went to see it. It…
Bathing Suit?
“A baby girl arrives, and just like that, everything changes. The world gets bigger, hearts grow fuller and life means more because she’s in it”.~Unknown With summer upon us I thought it would be a great opportunity to sew a summer outfit! Mia looked through my patterns and picked out this bathing suit from 1962….
The Past Repeating Itself
“In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.”~Alex Haley My cousin Melanie had an important event coming up. Her son Jake had joined the Army and would be graduating from boot camp in May. We both knew I had the perfect fabric for her event, and Melanie…