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| Hosanna |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 10:47:28 AM
Anybody seen the book "Vintage Notions" by Amy Barickman? It is wonderful! It is all taken from an bunch of ladies housekeeping magazines/newsletters from the 20s. It is an "Inspirational guide to needlework, cooking, sewing, fashion and fun."
I ordered mine on eBay and I adore it. You can also buy them from the Victorian Trading Co. catalog, and from Amazon or whatnot.
Here is a link to a post on my blog about it:
http://happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-notions.html
(I hope that worked - I have never had luck posting a link here. :( )
www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com
www.thewindofheaven.blogspot.com
www.CarolinaRoses.etsy.com
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| sharikrsna |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 6:12:29 PM
Yes! I saw that book in Victorian Trading Co. catalog. I am absolutely going to get it.
Shari
Farmgirl Sister #607 |
| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 1:41:55 PM
I'm glad you posted about this lovely book! I'm on the look out for it now at the library along with the Sew Retro by Judi Ketteler. Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
| coffeemom |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 8:19:27 PM
I bought Vintage Notions and I love it!! Another book to consider is called Sew Retro. They both have such good ideas.
Melody
Farm Girl #833 |
| vintage rose |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 5:36:42 PM
i treated myself to this beautiful book and I love I am so glad to read so many others feel the same way.
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 9:05:48 PM
I keep being drawn to that book in the bookstore and just may have to purchase it soon. I recently received a Victorian Trading Co. catalog and boy did I wish I could order several things in that one. I hung onto it in hopes that someday I could buy a few things. Thanks for sharing how much you have enjoyed Vintage Notions.
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 4:59:40 PM
Thanks for the review Hosanna - that was on my list of things that interested me, good to know someone liked it. I love vintage stuff
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| textilelover |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 03:36:02 AM
I had started a thread (forgot where) about Vintage Notions a while back. I think I called it New Book for Farmgirls. Anyway, I love it too! Dianne in the Hudson Valley
Sister #749
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 9:08:20 PM
I couldn't resist a while back and did order the book . . . it IS wonderful!!! Just so refreshing and fun to read . . . enjoying it a lot!!!
Chelley . . I include copies of the little story "History of Aprons" with all of my aprons. I sell them at our Farmers Market and Christmas Bazaars. My customers really like the little story.
Fun stuff!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 8:27:05 PM
Thank you so much for sharing "Vintage Notions" with us. Your post sent me on another little road trip tonight by internet, and a chance to relax after a hectic day. As a collector of womens' home art publications I really appreciated your post. Merry Christmas!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Chelley |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 12:31:51 PM
I've popped over to the Amy Barickman's website and got a vintage apron pattern from 1929 that I will be using to make my handmade Christmas gifts from this year. I printed out the pattern article on a color printer and am thinking of including it with the apron. I've been thinking about ordering the book "Vintage Notions", but have not made a final decision. Good to hear from someone who has it that it is as good as it seemed. Thanks for the input.
--chelley.
Farmgirl Sister #2323
...returning raw foodist....new knitter...happy 1st time homeowner...Wisconsin FG currently living in the desert...
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