Easy weekend crafting

I love these new potholder patterns from Lily Sugar 'n Cream. What a great idea for a easy weekend crafting project!

Lighthouse knitting pattern PDF

Ship's Helm crochet pattern PDF

All the free patterns at Sugar 'n Cream are HERE

Estate finds...and another great cleaning product!

I was invited to help a friend clear out a house and prep for an estate sale. She let me pick out some stuff for my time spent there. I got some lovely huck towels with swedish weaving, embroidery and crocheted lace edgings. I needed a portable sewing machine that I could use for quick mending and she gave me a nice little Singer machine that is not too heavy to get up on the kitchen table! Yeah!

I found some crocheted potholders that needed a serious cleaning but were intact with no damage holes. When I got home, out came the Oxyclean. I can not believe the junk that cleaner gets out. There were still some stains on them so I got out my bar of Zote. Have you used this for laundry and stains? It is better than Spray & Wash. You can find it in the laundry section by the Fels Naptha. It is a fabulous shade of pink and smells so CLEAN.

I have rubbed the stubborn stains with the bar of Zote and we will see how the potholders turn out. I have changed the water about 5 times and it still looks brown. Ugh... More dish soap and Oxyclean!

I will leave them to soak overnight...

Enjoy, Debby

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Free Knitting Patterns at Craftsy!

Free from Joann.com: candy cane mat/dishcloth and wrist warmers

I just saw this on Pinterest from Joann.com. Looks fun and EASY!

Link to wrist warmer pattern..remember all the ladies on Cranford wore wrist warmers in the cold weather... I need to get that out and watch it again. I love Cranford and Return to Cranford. I really want a knitting pattern for the shawl Miss Matty wears!

All the best, Debby

Green Monday: Coupon code for ETSY and more last minute gifts

Do you need some cute last minute gifts? Here are four ideas; 2 knitted, 2 crocheted. All of these patterns are in PDF format and will be delivered to you via email in under 12 hours, usually within 1 hour! Today is Green Monday and PDF patterns are VERY GREEN. No wasted paper!

Don't forget to use this coupon code for 15% off:

HOLIDAYSAVINGS15

Vintage dishcloth and Potholder knitting pattern from 1954

Knitted Fluted Tea Cosy Vintage English knitting pattern from 1946

Swirl Design Potholder Hot Pad Vintage Crochet pattern from 1948

Vintage Crochet Covered Clothes Hanger Unique Non Slip design from 1950

All the best, Debby

Visit the Dollar Store

Visit the Dollar Store


Summer time may call for a change in our projects. I don't like working on anything heavy or wooly. So how about some small projects that are light and easy? 

Take a trip over to my DOLLAR STORE on ETSY for some great ideas and something different. Every pattern in this section of my store is $1 (US), comes with a free pattern and shipping is free! 


Here are examples of two crochet and two knitting patterns.


Vintage 1952 Flower Basket potholder (crochet)

Vintage 1953 Ruffled dish cloth (crochet)

Vintage 1947 Small Leaves knitted lace edging (knitted) Use on some towels!)

Vintage 1952 Checkerboard pattern purse (knitted)

Enjoy!

Have you tried Domino knitting? (free pattern)

I love domino knitting. Here is an interesting article from Knitting Daily that also contains a pattern for a potholder...which is a great way to get started with this technique. Happy knitting.

Free Vintage Pot holder patterns

I love TIPNUT. Here is a great set of vintage potholders on the site. 


Here are some sample pictures:

ENJOY

Happy Friday-2 free Victorian knitting patterns from 1892

Here are two knitting patterns from magazine clippings that date from 1892.


The first one is for a pretty knitted lace edging.

The second is for an early version of a round potholder.

Hope you have a happy and safe weekend. The colors are beautiful here in Virginia. I will be taking lots of photos this weekend!

Freebie Friday-Ear of Corn Potholder from 1891

I love vintage potholder patterns but this one is ANTIQUE. I have seen the ear of corn potholder in booklets from the 1940s and 50s but this one is in a magazine from 1891! Click the link or photo to download your free pattern.

Enjoy!

Ear of Corn Potholder pattern

New on ETSY-Knitted Hats, Tea cosies and Crocheted Scroll pot holder

3 New items on ETSY this week:

6 Vintage Knitted Hats-1950s PDF pattern

All hats use DK weight yarn. This is a vintage pattern from England. I will supply a knitting needle conversion chart for non-UK knitters.



English Knitting pattern for Cottage and Lantern tea cosy from 1940s

Vintage Crochet Scroll Potholder PDF pattern 1949

New on ETSY-Sunbonnet Twins Pot Holder pattern

I just listed a new vintage pattern. The crochet pattern is of two vintage pot holders: Sunbonnet Twins.

Make a few as a great gift for a friend. They will bring a smile to everyone's face!

New on ETSY-Leaf mats in crochet

I bought some great pattern booklets yesterday so I will be posting more vintage patterns from the early 1950's.

Here is another great vintage pattern.....a leaf mat in crochet . It will make great table mats, pot holders, even dishcloths.

Great your crochet hook out and make some of these easy mats!



Leaf mats in crochet.
Try them as dishcloths!