Lindsay

Close up of the inner spine of a magazine, showing that several pages have been ripped out.

The cursing I unleashed on some mystery person from 40 years ago, as I tried to acquire an original copy of the knitting pattern for Princess Diana's black sheep sweater.

I know it's available free online, but I like physical objects.

This is one of the best paintings I've ever seen. And the title is perfection.

So many crafts: knitting, needlepoint, hand sewing, etc. Sometimes with Bob Ross. He is always soothing. If I'm not needing to be nestled in my chair, a puzzle and a movie is a relaxing diversion.

These are probably ALL beyond my skill level at the moment, but I just placed a hold in Libby. I can still ogle and plan for when I level up.

Woman modeling a beige sweater with a pattern of dashed pale blue vertical stripes and light pink hearts in between, with a matching pink collar.

A beige sweater with a pattern of dashed pale blue vertical stripes and light pink hearts in between, with a matching pink collar is spread flat on a table.

Closup angle of a beige sweater with a pattern of dashed pale blue vertical stripes and light pink hearts in between, with a matching pink collar.

Happy Valentine's Day!

This #vintagesweateroftheday is from my personal collection, so no pattern or date info. But it has a built in collar!
Made by W.O.R.D.S.

#80s #80sfashion #vintagefashion #vintage #80sSweater #kitsch #cottagecore

Mine likes to get all the way up under the covers and that's when his name changes to Lumpy. But he won't do it when I'm in there.

You'll find lots on r/LeopardsAteMyFace on reddit. Though I can't speak to the legitimacy of them.

I have long loved wacky vintage craft projects. These are great!

Woman posing outside, with her hands on her hips. She is modelling a hot pink satin garment that is somewhere between a peplum, a tutu, and a short full skirt, with shoulder straps. Under which, she wears a white sleeveless sweater with an ice cream graphic and white pants with black polka-dots.

Woman posing outside in the woods, modelling a hot pink satin garment that is somewhere between a peplum, a tutu, and a short full skirt, with shoulder straps. Under which, she wears a vintage 1980s long sleeve turquoise shirt with a wide turtleneck style collar, dark blue jeans and white slip-on sneakers.

Woman posing outside, kicking her foot back so her foot is visible. She is modelling a hot pink satin garment that is somewhere between a peplum, a tutu, and a short full skirt, with shoulder straps. Under which, she wears a white sleeveless sweater with an ice cream graphic and black pants with white polka-dots. She wears white and purple sneakers and legwarmers with three wide bands of color in blue, white, and hot pink.

Woman posing outside in the woods, modelling a hot pink satin garment that is somewhere between a peplum, a tutu, and a short full skirt, with shoulder straps. Under which, she wears a black and white tee and black leggings. She also wears a denim jacket and sparkly gold ballet flats.

Still new to #sewing but I've been working on turning myself into 1989 Cool Times Barbie and this hot pink whatever-it-is turned out so fun! It even works with other 80s outfits!
📺See the video of the process here: youtu.be/ayOl6SfyUy8
#cosplay #costube #80sfashion #garmentsewing #1980s #80s #Barbie

A black and white photo from a pattern book of a woman modeling a knitted tam with cables and a pompom, on top of which is laid a circular knitting needle with the first two rows of knitting done, in a blue and purple yarn. The stitches just barely reach around the circumference of the needles.

I impatiently waited over a week for the seller to ship this 1968 pattern book & was excited to get started tonight! But it almost didn't reach around my vintage circulars. No way am I waiting for new ones.

🧶From: Fleisher, Bear Brand, Botany: Stoles, Hats, Scarves

#vintageknitting #knitting

A woman looking out the window, modeling a pale green short sleeve cotton cardigan with cables radiating around the yoke and scallop edging around the sleeves and down the front opening. She has a matching camisole underneath, which has a tall bottom rib, a single cable in front, and a ruffled top edge.

Black and white image from knitting pattern book, with a woman looking out a window, modeling a knit cotton camisole. It is strapless, has a tall bottom rib, one central cable detail, and is ruffled at the top edge. The bottom of the picture contains text describing the sizes of the instructions and a reminder to check gauge.

This #vintagesweateroftheday pair is a #cottagecore dream.

🧶 Cable Yoked Cardigan and Strapless Camisole from Brunswick vol. 832, "Cotton Coolers", 1984

#80s #80sfashion #vintagefashion #vintage #vintageknitting #knittingpatterns

A magazine page showing a woman modeling an elegant white sweater with dolman sleeves and shoulder pads, and a matching ankle length white knit skirt. There is an inset photo of the back view, showing that it has an open back, buttoned at the top.

A back view of a woman wearing a white sweater with an open back, buttoned at the top, dolman sleeves, and shoulder pads.

I'm going to start sharing #vintageknitting and sweaters from my collection. Kicking off with an elegant duo from 1985.

White Evening Sweater with Skirt, by Barbara Nudelman & Susan Prince. Pattern from Fashion Knitting magazine #21

#80s #80sfashion #vintagefashion #vintagesweateroftheday #vsotd

a man with a backpack carrying a small animal on his back ALT: a man with a backpack carrying a small animal on his back

It's Friday. And on Friday... DANCE, we must? 😩

I adore that raven!

A black cat looking towards the camera, content and defiant, as he lays on a freshly washed sweater, while it is spread out to dry on a table. Very little of the sweater is visible because it has an additional towel on top of it.

Ever since the White Sweater Disaster of 2024, I always cover whatever I'm blocking with an extra towel. 🐈‍⬛

(And no, the disaster wasn't his fur.)

Toby, who insists on shredding a basket that has a scratching post IN FRONT OF IT, heartily endorses this photo.

I don't think they should be required to write in it, but anyone who wants to study history or archivism should definitely learn cursive and calligraphy styles if they want a chance of deciphering antique documents.

Is that a Galavant reference?! I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild. Hi, Tad Cooper, I super believe in you!

A crescent shaped shawl in grey, red, and green, spread out on a table.

Closeup of a grey, red, and green shawl spread on a wood table, showing eyelet and drop stitches

Closeup of a grey, red, and green shawl spread on a wood table, showing eyelet and drop stitches

Looks like I finished #knitting my first shawl just in time for #showmeyourknits.
Just finished blocking, so I don't have any fancy pictures yet. 🧶

When God closes a door, his cat meows at him until he opens it again.

And let's not forget that fireplace. Or the bamboo screen and plants off the kitchen. Make that carpet orange and this could have been your basement.

#StarWarsHolidaySpecial

Okay, but does anybody have pictures of this set? Because this is some serious #70s #interiordesign. Did Chewy shop at Ikea? He's got, like, three of those cabinets, and now I want one. And that chair! The artwork! The skylights! I need a better look!

YouTube video by Robert Angelli [HD] Bea Arthur: Goodnight, but Not Goodbye - The Star Wars Holiday Special

I did not know I could love #BeaArthur more. She is a shining light in this special. How is this song so good when the rest of the writing is so painful?

#StarWarsHolidaySpecial #GoodnightButNotGoodbye

youtu.be/D6K6ETASu1E?...

@fremontplayers.bsky.social Checking the #BritishPanto tag and who do I find, but my old friends!

Star Wars Holiday Special 🤣 Check my feed.

Is this how Dorothy met Stan? No wonder they ended in divorce.

How did I never know she was in this?

#StarWarsHolidaySpecial #BeaArthur

YouTube video by Lee Harding Cooking With Chef Gormaanda (from the "Star Wars Holiday Special" (1978)

Okay, I legit love the ridiculousness that is Chef Gormaanda.
I'm dying over here. 🤣 She's every bit a #BritishPanto dame. And I might have found another sewing project. This apron is amazing and would fit right into a Rainbow Bright aesthetic.
youtu.be/lCyMK4wqD4I?...

#StarWarsHolidaySpecial

Umm. I know I'm late to the game, but was this guy the inspiration behind Randall Peltzer? Or is this just a crossover I didn't know I needed?

#StarWarsHolidaySpecial #Gremlins

Pray for me. I'm finally watching the Star Wars Holiday Special for the first time.