Pattern Blitz and Sale, Anniversary Black Tie Event!!

Save the date!! The PatternPatter Team on Etsy is having a Black Tie Anniversary Event listing blitz. What is a blitz, you ask? The team's pattern sellers will list as many patterns as possible on June 7th. Several of the team's shops are also running sales. If you love vintage patterns like I do, you won't want to miss this event!

Take a peek at this public discussion thread for links to the new listings as they become live on June 7th.   PatternPattern Blitz
 
I'll be running a 15% off sale in my  pattern shop on June 7th in honor of the event.
Cherry Corners use the coupon code BLITZ

Apron Strings

 One of my favorite things to sew are aprons.  You can use vintage or new patterns, old or new fabrics in any color or pattern that you want to.  And because it's an apron you can be more adventurous in color and style than you would be in your clothing.   Here are some that I have made and a few that still need sewing!






I used a border print for this one.  I cut the pockets and neck strap out of the border.

 

Another border print, I really  like using them for aprons.











This one has long ties that wrap around and tie in the front.  I really like this look!

I didn't make this one, it's vintage.  But I thought it was so ingenious the way someone sewed a hand towel into the apron!

Here's a vintage muslin apron panel.  First it has to be embroidered and then cut out and sewn together.  I thought this was really interesting!  I plan to make a copy of it so I can make an apron without using the original. (click to enlarge if you want to see the embroidery pattern better)  It even has an embroidered on collar and shaped hem line.

This is an apron panel that I haven't sewn yet, but isn't it cute?  And yes, I love cherry prints!



Are you dying to make yourself a new apron yet?

Sewing Pattern Sale & Blitz

The PatternPatter Team on Etsy is having a blitz. What is a blitz, you ask? The team's vintage pattern sellers will list as many patterns as possible on Thursday April 25th. Several of the team's shops are also running sales. If you love vintage patterns like I do, you won't want to miss this event!

Take a peek at this discussion thread where all the shops having sales are listed.  PatternPatter Team Sales & Blitz

I'm running a 15% off sale in my vintage pattern shop
Cherry Corners use the coupon code BLITZ

New Sewing Pattern and Supplies Website!

New website Vintage Pattern Marketplace
A coop of vintage sewing pattern sellers on Etsy. 

My Thrift Store Find

I found this duster holder at the thrift store. It has a few spots where bluing was spilled on it, but it was too cute to pass up. The industrious housewife certainly made everything attractive. Even the bag that held her dusters is charmingly embroidered!

"EACH LITTLE MAIDEN HAS A SKIRT

   READY FOR YOU TO CHASE THE DIRT"

The dust cloths were put into the three pockets. When you were ready to use one you pulled it out through the hole in the skirt.

Of course I didn't use dust cloths for the skirts . . .  I used vintage hankies. They make much prettier skirts. But don't worry, I'm not going to dust with them!

Linking with:
Tuesdays The Scoop
Faith and Grace Crafts

My Vintage Travel Case of Props

 I take a lot of pictures of items I'm listing in my Etsy shops, so I started putting the things I use as props most often in this small vintage suitcase. It helps make picture taking faster and more organized!

I filled it with some vintage linens, large pieces of  antique lace trim, strings of pearls, rhinestones and glass beads. Also some pale pink silk flowers, vintage white gloves, baby shoes and buttons on old cards.

Anything that keeps me from being disorganized is a good thing since I am not the most organized person on the planet! Besides it gave me an excuse to keep this little travel case for myself instead of selling it : )

Linking with:
Faith and Grace Crafts
French Country Cottage
Shabby Art Boutique
Pink Saturday