Saturday, April 17, 2010

Patterns, Patterns, and more Patterns

I have an addiction to patterns. Must be an addiction. I think about patterns whenever I see a yard or estate sale and my heart skips a beat when I see them. I just love Vogue patterns (especially Vintage Vogue OOOOOhhhh) and the vintage patterns from the 40's, 50's, and 60's with the illustrations of pouty faced women or pudgy cheeked children. I get all fluttery inside. I feel the same way about the knitting and crochet patterns from the 40's and 50's. The patterns are usually in such rough shape from use but every so often you find patterns from a wanna-do, you know, the person who wants-to-do but never has the time? Yes, like me. I have the knitting needles but I don't knit. I know how. I just don't do it. The sewing machine is ready and threaded but it gets less action than my treadmill/clothes hanger. Oh, well at least the addiction won't hurt my lungs or rot my teeth. I just need to make sure I have a room big enough for them.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Vintage Vogue

Vogue patterns are always the most luscious of all sewing patterns available. Whether they feature a picture of a real model or an artist's illustration, the pattern envelope is the most fashionable and beautiful image imaginable. I just love them. Here's the latest listing in the GoofingOff Etsy shop. The pattern is from 1988. It is hard to find and absolutely beautiful.