Monthly Archives: September 2010

1930 Flower Garden Quilt

Lilac No 1

There are 25 patterns in this series, although only 24 are used in the quilt.  Twelve embroidered blocks are sufficient for a quilt 75″ X 96″ if you set...

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Why I Wish I Could Knit

Vintage gloves and mittens

While browsing through a vintage Woman’s Day magazine, I came across this magazine page for ordering a knitting patterns for these Estonia mittens and gloves.  I love the bright...

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Large Format Vogue 2389 Yves Saint Laurent

YSL 1957 Dior's successor

Designer:  Yves Saint Laurent (1932 -2008), hired by Dior on the spot and later succeeded Dior after Dior’s death in 1957.  YSL was 21 years old.  YSL is credited...

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