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My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match

March 4, 2013

Completed: The Macaron Redux Dress

February 18, 2013

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

2nd Rag Curl Set

2nd Rag Curl Set

June 6, 2013

I thought I'd spare myself (and you guys) from seeing me in my actual rag curl set.  But if you…

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Adventures in House Hunting

Adventures in House Hunting

June 4, 2013

Hey guys... You may have noticed that my blog has been a bit quieter as of late and there's a…

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Floral Top

Floral Top

June 3, 2013

One of my recent completed tops that I never got around to blogging about is my new floral top. For…

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Continued WIP: The Picnic Dress

Continued WIP: The Picnic Dress

May 31, 2013

Thanks so much for all of your great comments last week! Many of you ultimately came to the same conclusion…

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WIP: The Picnic Dress

WIP: The Picnic Dress

May 22, 2013

I'm calling this dress the Picnic dress or really should be called The Copycat Dress. I've been debating for several…

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Purchased: A lovely new Iron

Purchased: A lovely new Iron

May 16, 2013

I would have died if someone said that in three years' time that I'd want an iron for my birthday.  I…

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Flea Market Finds & Silk Tap Pants

Flea Market Finds & Silk Tap Pants

May 15, 2013

Crazy blog title, I know.  Mother's day is the common thread with both of these things so you know... flea…

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Knitting Pattern Freebie: The Boulevarde Jacket

Knitting Pattern Freebie: The Boulevarde Jacket

May 10, 2013

Today's free knitting pattern comes from No. 139 Sweater News edition of Chadwick's Red Heart Wools publication from 1939. Click…

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1st Attempt at Rag Curls

1st Attempt at Rag Curls

May 9, 2013

I've been thinking more about curling my hair this past week, as the rain seems to have abated in Chicago,…

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WIP: Floral Stitchcraft Blouse

WIP: Floral Stitchcraft Blouse

May 6, 2013

I said I was up for a knitting challenge, and here I am knitting up a jumper using both a…

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I'm Liz, a seamstress and knitter from Chicago. I'm happiest when I'm creating or learning something new. I have a penchant for all things vintage and I love mixing it up.

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