“In the dance of generations, each step forward is a tribute to those who came before.” ~Unknown 1977! Who remembers this great year? It gave us amazing things like this 95 cent pattern from Simplicity. I decided to make it for myself. At first glance I thought the pattern was from the early 1980’s, but…
Tag: Grandma Barbara
Homemade Halloween Hand-Me-Downs
“Our most treasured family heirloom are our sweet family memories. The past is never dead, it is not even past.”~William Faulkner My Grandma Barbara was the best grandma in the world. I was loved and spoiled by her. She would never say no when I asked for a toy at the grocery store. She would…
The “Pitching In And Helping Out” Apron
A local fundraiser was coming up. I really wanted to donate something to help out, so I decided on this vintage apron from 1953. I, of course, just happened to have this vintage rick rack in my stash. I thought it would match perfectly with this fabric. The pinks in the fabric matched the pink…
One Year Anniversary! And The Sewing Machine Dress
One year ago, August 19, 2021, I posted my first entry on my blog! It was my “About” page, so not really a sew, just an explanation about what I was doing, and why. You can always go back and re-read that post by clicking on the “About” section in the menu in the upper…
Russell and Marisa’s Camper Project
My cousin Russell and his wife Marisa decided to buy a camper, and remodel it. They found an old camper that would fit in the back of their truck. They have a boat, so this would be the perfect set up for them! They can camp, and take their boat. Little did we all know…