Dinosaurs!

Back in the 1980's, the movie Jurassic Park came out and the dinosaur craze was on. Toys, costumes, it seemed like they were everywhere.....but in this pattern, Simplicity 8378, they are just too darn cute!

Simplicity 8378 Complete $15


The dino hatching out of the egg is adorable. Love it!

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Brown House Dolls Easy Sew Designs

Doll making has been around a long time….as long as the little girls who carry a “baby” in their little arms. The Brown House Doll company of Jonesville, Michigan has been making historically correct costumes for dolls for a while…not as long as dolls have been around but for a while. As luck would have it, I happened upon a lot of these patterns during one of my foraging trips. Here are the “new” additions to the GoofingOff shops.

 

Christening Dress & Slip French Hand Sewing by Machine 21”-22”

 

Clown costume for a doll! BHD 450 17”-18”

 

Bonnet for 8”-10”c. and 12”-14”c. All sizes are included.

Big Brother & Sister BHD 371 20”-21”

Modern New Born Design BHD 419 23”-24”

All the links are to the GoofingOff Artfire shop but these patterns can also be found in the GoofingOff Etsy shop, too. Your preference.

Peace, love, and happy stitching!

Christmas in July

Like so many other crafty people, I like to make stuff to give to family and friends during the holidays. However, a lot of times I wait to the last minute to get my act together and don’t shop for that special pattern or kit until the last minute. Well, if you are like me, I am here to help you avoid the last minute holiday rush and put some crafty stuff on sale now giving you time to get the work done. Starting July 1 all the patterns and kits in the Toys, Decor, & Kits section of Goofing Off will be 30% off. That’s right, 30% off. No coupon codes, no passwords, just 30% off. I’ll do the markdown, you just save money. Too cool. Here’s a few things that will be on sale:

   $17.50    BUY

Christmas Stocking Kit Feltworks by Dimensions 18 inch - 46 cm long Complete

  $20 BUY

Vintage 1964 Barbie's Wedding Gown Sewing Pattern McCall's 7428

  $9.90 BUY
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Owl Mates Pillow Kit
So, check out the section. I’m listing more so there’s a lot more to see. Don’t wait ‘til the last minute because the very thing you love just might be gone. Remember the cool kite pattern? OK, enough said about that.

So, Merry Christmas, in July, that is.
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MissEileen vintage
Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns
GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus size patterns
Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and metal work

Crafty Sale at GoofingOff is Almost Over

Yep, it is almost over. The 40% discount on all bags, toys, and decorating sewing patterns and the kits will get put away until next year. The sale ends December 31st. If you didn’t get the crafty things you wanted this year, now’s the time to get it at a great price. Just go to the Toys, Bags, Kits section to see the patterns and kits on sale.

The next 40% discount sale will be on Children’s patterns. All those cute summer outfits, the Easter and Passover dresses, the adorable flower girl sewing patterns will be 40% off with the coupon code 4KIDS. The sale starts January 1st. Remember, many of these patterns are out of print and hard to find. I’ll be loading more to give everyone a good selection.

Well, got last minute shopping to do and a trip to the post office (ugh!!) so I got to go. Have a Happy Hanukkah, light the menorah, and don’t eat too many latkes.

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MissEileen vintage

Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns

GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus sizes

Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and  metal work

Congrats to Goldsmith Glass; CRAFTY Pattern Sale

                  Stained Glass Chai by GoldsmithGlass
Congratulations to Goldsmith Glass and the gorgeous Stained Glass Chai. The Chai won the hearts of many. Can't wait for the interview.

Sorry I didn't do my picks this week but it was Rosh Hashanah. Time for faith and family. Hope you had a good week. MissEileen's Etsy Picks will be back in full swing next Friday. Be sure to watch and vote for your favorite.
If you know of a shop that should be featured, drop me a line in the comments. I will check it out.

October 1 started the big 40% off sale at GoofingOff shops on Etsy and Artfire. All toy, decorating, handbag, craft patterns, and kits in the TOYS, BAGS, KITS section are 40% off with the coupon code CRAFTY. Make sure you use the code. Here's a few of the patterns in the shop:


 Simplicity 5244 Smocked Pillows


McCall's 4993 Christmas Stockings


  Simplicity 4532 Canopies for Twin or Full Size Beds

That's just a small sample so be sure to check it out.


Have a good week. Love y'all!

Old T-Shirts and Coffee Filters

Wednesdays suck. Long day for me at work, so long I get little done at home. Sound familiar? I want to do so much but by the time I make it home I barely have time to visit with my husband before it is time for bed. As usual, I have myself involved in a project, albeit a good project, but a time absorber just the same. Oh well, could have said no but I get so excited. Lots of reading and research to do which leads me to things to keep my hands busy while I read.

Old t-shirts seem to reproduce in my home. The good ones are snapped up quick by the hubbie and I am left with holy Joes that are beyond fixing but being my thrifty self, I can’t let them loose. I cut the shirts into 1 inch strips and crochet with them (too thrifty to buy yarn, at least at regular price. Maybe at a yard sale, though). So far I crocheted a coosie for my water bottle (hate the way they sweat) and a couple of scrubbies for the kitchen. I also make dog and cat toys for the humane society in town. Now I just have to think of what to do with the sleeves other than using them for rags. Maybe toys for the cats? Any ideas? I’ll make a few things and post the picks. Post yours, it’ll be fun to swap ideas.

Which leads me to this thought. I have a friend who got a good deal on coffee filters so she bought them, lots of them. So, what do you do with coffee filters? OK, other than clean windows and cover your food in the microwave? Any artsy ideas? I’m sure there are a few.