In 1948 the UK and Australia were still on rations - what was a girl to do when she need some new jewellery?Well, if she was lucky she could just whip out some safety pins and plastic tubing to make ...
But instead, im trying to fix my place up to sell! Its slow going, and it means no spare time for sewing over the next few months (at least I have knitting time on the train, but thats another...
No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a visit to the Art Deco masterpiece, the Hoover Dam.Apparently, the cement at the base will take 100 years to set completely, so its still curing.No visit to...
Viva Las Vegas is something ive wanted to do since I was 19, and it didnt disappoint.We arrived the day befoe VLV, and headed off to see The Strip with all the other tourists.The Bellagio Founta...
Im breaking down my trip into a few blog posts, so I dont overload people! The whole set is here on Flickr if you really want to see.After a 16 hour flight, it was nice to finally get to San Francisc...
Today was the Garage Sale Trail (an annual Australia-wide garage sale day), so Jakk and I decided it would be nice to make a day of it. Plus, it was also a chance to wear some of our nice vintag...
On the 17th April, Jakk and I were legally married at City Hall in New York.Thank you to New York for allowing same-sex couples to marry (even if its not recognised over in Australia, it st...
Im away shortly to the USA for Viva Las Vegas (among other places)... Ill be back in 5 weeks, and will try and do some updates while im over there - and hopefully meet some other bloggers!xxxBex
Todays free vintage knitting pattern is another lovely design from The Australian Womens Weekly Knitting Book 1947.I love these fluffly looking bedjackets/dressing jackets, they look so twee and I wo...
Hello Cats and Kittens!Only two weeks til I fly away, and still sewing like im possessed!Ive just finished my latest 1940s outfit - based on this for inspiration:From EtsyAnd heres my version:I use...
I love stumbling across a new brand of shoe (new for me, anyway) thats unusual, vintage-inspired and comfortable.Ive managed to get my hands on a couple of pairs of Miss L Fire shoes a...
*phew*The month of craziness is finally over!The Sydney GLBTQI Mardi Gras Parade went off with a bang (a wet bang) and my heart was swelled with pride riding with 200 other dykes/queers/lesbians.And ...
Im actually, for real, getting a decent camera for my birthday! (Its a Canon S95 for anyone whos interested).Soon I wont have to take photos on my iPhone...But for the moment, here is what I wore for...
Ooh - did anyone see that Anna is having a Pin-Up Sew Along on her blog?Shes just finished making the French Corset Pattern, and it looks fab! Im just waiting for it to be re-stocked in her Etsy shop...
Vintage card - EtsyId like to say that Valentines Day is a commerical construct, but deep down im tragic romantic!This is the card I got for Jakk, and I wanted to share with you - "Dont Muf...
Todays free vintage knitting pattern is a crochet hat for a pleasant change.This januty tam is from Crochet with Gimp, published in 1936, in Canada.Gimp is still available online, but a good str...
Or as I like to call it, my Strawberry Pips Jumper because the bobbles look like strawberry seeds.Yarn: Merino Bambino, 7.8 balls.Time: 6 weeks.I cant wait for winter (or even autumn) to wear this nu...
How much do I love the Lady Luck Festival!?This was the second year its been on, and it was definitely bigger and better. The weather was typical Blue Mountains - cold, rainy and misty - hence n...
Todays free vintage knitting pattern comes from the Womans Knitting Book, 1947 (I think this is actually the Womens Weekly Knitting Book).The grey fluffy sleeves and the pink cables - bizarre to our ...
Photo credit: Natalie Rogers Dress: Raleigh Vintage on EtsyShoes: Pink Leopard Print, by Leg AvenueNecklace: Vintage mock-pearls, from my NanBracelet: DivaKitty Lamp: Southern Antiques CentreVintage...
Clockwise from the upper left:- Faux forties embossed wedge heels, Shellys of London- Amazing 1940s plaid playsuit- Kalandra Janes new geisha inspired fascinator- Brooch made by Italia...
Congratulations Kate from Vintage in a Modern World! Ill leave a message on your blog.And thanks to everyone who entered, I got to check out a lot of new and interesting blogs.
I love the Australian Womens Weekly knitting books to death.They are crammed with fabulous advertisements and interesting knitting patterns, its a shame most of them are only sized for a 34 inch...
Its time for another giveaway, and this is my biggest yet! I want to say thankyou to all my fabulous readers for the support over the past year.Every year we make resolutions (or evolutions), and id ...
Hello Vintage-lovers!When I first started collecting Stitchcraft, I wished there was a resource showing me what the issues looked like so I could drool a bit.So heres my attempt to create that resour...
Cowboy, some friends and myself braved the crowds on Saturday night to check out the Sirens Big Band playing at the Trocadero Dance Palace. (It was Sydney Festival First Night, where everything is fr...
Happy New Year all!Im going to be putting up a new years giveaway really soon to celebrate, so keep your eyes peeled if you want some AMAZING vintage knitting patterns.Todays free vintage knitting pa...
But first, I have to shamelessly self-promote the hankies I embroidered for a Xmas present for Jakk.I bought some mens white hankies from an op-shop, bleached them, and used some transfers from Subli...
I hope everyone has a fantastic time off (if you get holidays) and I hope all your Xmas Crafting is finished - just one more pair of cowboy print boxer shorts and im done!I thought id leave you with ...
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