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DIY Ideas, Vintage Lifestyle

A Quick-to-Knit Vintage Hat Pattern

02/09/2026 No Comments

If your knitting fingers are itching for a project that’s fast and fun, have we […]

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DIY Ideas, Vintage Lifestyle

50 Things to do on Black Friday that don’t involve the mall

11/26/2025 No Comments

Take the kids and go to a movie. Take the neighbor’s kids and go to […]

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Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 4 How to Remove Common Stains

09/26/2025 No Comments

Welcome to part 4 of our series on cleaning vintage clothing. In Part 3 we talked […]

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Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 3 Types of Stains

09/19/2025 No Comments

Welcome to our series on cleaning vintage clothing part 3. Let’s talk about types of stains. […]

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Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 2 Spot Removal & Hand Washing

09/12/2025 No Comments

Welcome to part 2 of our cleaning vintage clothing series. In Part 1, we figured […]

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Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 1 What Kind of Fabric Is It?

09/05/2025 No Comments

Welcome to part 1 of a 4-part series on how to clean vintage clothing. Cleaning […]

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Knit and Crochet 1950s Bulky Look Sweaters

07/18/2025 No Comments

If you love that 50s silhouette with a fuller top and skinny little skirt or […]

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Vintage Summer Crochet Projects: Golf Club Head Covers and Cozy Coasters

06/20/2025 No Comments

Small portable needlework projects to work on in the summer are essential for crafting survival. […]

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Knit a Retro Toilet Tissue Topper Doll

05/23/2025 No Comments

The well equipped lavatory of the 1960s came equipped with wee pastel-colored guest soaps that […]

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Knit This 1970s Mini Dress In 6 Hours

11/15/2024 No Comments

There’s something to be said for slow fashion. But there’s also a time and a […]

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How to Do 1960s Day to Evening Hair Styles

10/16/2024 No Comments

Looking for perfect vintage hair styles that can take you from day to evening? If […]

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Hammered Aluminum Tableware Polishing Throwdown

08/09/2024 7 Comments

In the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, metal serving pieces could be divided into two categories: […]

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Barbie and Ken Outfits for the Olympics to Knit and Crochet

07/26/2024 No Comments

If Barbie and Ken are vintage lovers and are going to be spectators at the […]

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5 Old-Fashioned Summer Fun Ideas

07/19/2024 No Comments

It’s hot, the kids are out of school, and you need some ideas to keep […]

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Knit a 1960s Raglan Cardigan

06/14/2024 No Comments

It’s that time of year when you get to wiggle your toes in beach sand, […]

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DIY Ideas, Holidays Vintage Style, Vintage Lifestyle

Crochet a Santa Treat Container Cover

11/24/2023 No Comments

In the panoply of kitschy crochet, the crocheted figural cover for a coffee can is […]

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Knit a 1960s Men’s Vest

06/18/2023 No Comments

Usually we would offer some kind of prosaic post for Father’s Day about how awesome […]

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A 1960s Egg Craft Classic for Easter

03/31/2023 No Comments

The crafty booklet Kitchen Cupboard Handicrafts (1963, Quality Publications) is heavy on making creativity happen […]

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Vintage Spring Cardigan Knitting Pattern

03/10/2023 No Comments

Get ready for warmer weather with this vintage spring cardigan knitting pattern from Red Heart […]

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Knit a 1970s Ski Toque

10/14/2022 2 Comments

Style counts in skiing, both in how you handle the slope and how you look […]

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