In the panoply of kitschy crochet, the crocheted figural cover for a coffee can is a classic. So you can […]
Knit a 1960s Men’s Vest
Usually we would offer some kind of prosaic post for Father’s Day about how awesome dad and dad-type dudes are. […]
A 1960s Egg Craft Classic for Easter
The crafty booklet Kitchen Cupboard Handicrafts (1963, Quality Publications) is heavy on making creativity happen with things you have around […]
Vintage Spring Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Get ready for warmer weather with this vintage spring cardigan knitting pattern from Red Heart yarns. Knit using size 6 […]
Knit a 1970s Ski Toque
Style counts in skiing, both in how you handle the slope and how you look on the lift. In the […]
Knit a 1970s Balaclava Winter Hat
If you want to keep your whole head warm or if you want to rob a bank, have we got […]
Knit a Winter Vintage Headband
Knitting and crocheting from vintage patterns gives you the opportunity to have a true vintage look with modern fibers. Vintage […]
10 DIY Kitschmas Craft and Decor Ideas
Here are 10 brief and breezy ideas to make your own Kitschmas decor using vintage items and your imagination. Turn […]
Celebrating Flag Day: Flag Facts
Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen […]
Granny Square Letters to Crochet
Granny squares are the perfect crochet project. Small enough to that you can complete them quickly. Versatile enough that you […]
23 Auction Tips for Buying Vintage and Antiques
The VU team loves a good live auction. It’s got all the elements of a good adventure: the inspection of […]
Make a 1960s style crocheted and knotted rug
Looking for a home decor crochet project that dials the shagaliciousness up to 12/10? Have we got a vintage round […]
The Antique Handsaw Conundrum: Restore or Repurpose?
There are vintage treasures to be found in every workshop. There’s the workbench itself, with its decades of paint spatters, […]
A Vintage Classic: Irish Aran Sweaters
One of the most iconic legacy knits is the Irish Aran sweater, named for the islands off the west coast […]
How to Pack and Ship Gifts Like a Pro
As vintage sellers, if there’s one thing we know how to do it’s pack and ship things of all shapes […]
Identifying Bakelite: The Gem of Plastic Vintage Jewelry
Identifying bakelite: The gem of Plastic Vintage Jewelry. It isn’t hard although it takes a bit of learning. We’re here […]
Decorating with Thrifted Art
As a vintage seller on Etsy, I spend a lot of my time combing thrift stores, attending estate sales, and […]
Cleaning Vintage Goods: Mistakes Not To Make
Sometimes when you find a tasty bit of vintage, it’s lovely and clean and only needs a dusting to be […]
Holiday Sweater Crafts, Vintage Style
The Ugly Sweater party officially peaked when mass retailers started making new ugly sweaters. The whole point of the ugly […]
How To – Repurposing Vintage for Fall (or All Seasons) Decor
We love all of our vintage finds but they can sometimes get boring and need to be given a new […]