There’s something to be said for slow fashion. But there’s also a time and a […]
How to Do 1960s Day to Evening Hair Styles
Looking for perfect vintage hair styles that can take you from day to evening? If […]
Hammered Aluminum Tableware Polishing Throwdown
In the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, metal serving pieces could be divided into two categories: […]
Barbie and Ken Outfits for the Olympics to Knit and Crochet
If Barbie and Ken are vintage lovers and are going to be spectators at the […]
5 Old-Fashioned Summer Fun Ideas
It’s hot, the kids are out of school, and you need some ideas to keep […]
Knit a 1960s Raglan Cardigan
It’s that time of year when you get to wiggle your toes in beach sand, […]
Crochet a Santa Treat Container Cover
In the panoply of kitschy crochet, the crocheted figural cover for a coffee can is […]
Knit a 1960s Men’s Vest
Usually we would offer some kind of prosaic post for Father’s Day about how awesome […]
A 1960s Egg Craft Classic for Easter
The crafty booklet Kitchen Cupboard Handicrafts (1963, Quality Publications) is heavy on making creativity happen […]
Vintage Spring Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Get ready for warmer weather with this vintage spring cardigan knitting pattern from Red Heart […]
Knit a 1970s Ski Toque
Style counts in skiing, both in how you handle the slope and how you look […]
Knit a 1970s Balaclava Winter Hat
If you want to keep your whole head warm or if you want to rob […]
Knit a Winter Vintage Headband
Knitting and crocheting from vintage patterns gives you the opportunity to have a true vintage […]
10 DIY Kitschmas Craft and Decor Ideas
Here are 10 brief and breezy ideas to make your own Kitschmas decor using vintage […]
Celebrating Flag Day: Flag Facts
Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; […]
Granny Square Letters to Crochet
Granny squares are the perfect crochet project. Small enough to that you can complete them […]
23 Auction Tips for Buying Vintage and Antiques
The VU team loves a good live auction. It’s got all the elements of a […]
Make a 1960s style crocheted and knotted rug
Looking for a home decor crochet project that dials the shagaliciousness up to 12/10? Have […]
The Antique Handsaw Conundrum: Restore or Repurpose?
There are vintage treasures to be found in every workshop. There’s the workbench itself, with […]
A Vintage Classic: Irish Aran Sweaters
One of the most iconic legacy knits is the Irish Aran sweater, named for the […]