My mother, Mary, taught Collette to crochet. My mother did a lot of crochet work and I have two of the sweetest little one inch dolls that wear crocheted dresses and bonnets. I used to carry them to school in my dress pockets and I don't know how I managed to not lose them. My mother bought lots of magazines and Women's Household was one of them. These magazines didn't belong to her but were given to me from the estate of a lady here in Minnesota. They came to me via a connection through our Crazy Quilting Group at the historical society in Shakopee, MN. I was thrilled to get them as they reminded me so much of my mother but also reflect the years when I was in high school and then a young bride and young mother. I remember reading these and trying the quilting projects and crafts!
Don't you love the funky fashions on the covers?
Take a look at that patchwork outfit!
One of my favorite magazines "back then" was Stitch 'n Sew. Loved it! It's interesting to see the transitions from black and white to color covers.
Did you ever do one of those crewel flower basket pieces? I did and it still hangs in my kitchen!
And then there were yarn flower bouquets!!! You realize, of course, that all crafts cycle around and some of these will one day be popular again!
I only have one issue of Women's Circle and this was my mother's favorite magazine. I thought it was interesting that this one has a beagle on it that kind of looks like our beagle, Kaiser. :-)
I don't really remember this magazine but I liked the name of it - Aunt Jane's Sewing Circle. :-)The spring issue was in color but for some reason by winter it was a cheaper cover in the pink/black and white combo.
And one of my favorite magazines that is still published today was Quilt World. I have lots of copies of this one that I bought over the years. This one was given to me by our local librarian when they were discarding out-of-date materials. She knew I would want it. I'm sure I probably checked it out more than once!So, there you have it, a little treasure trove of vintage inspiration and perhaps a walk down Memory Lane. What was your favorite magazine that inspired you when you began to sew or quilt?
Busy day ahead tomorrow. Our son and his girlfriend are coming for a visit and then dinner. I'll be busy cooking something good which will mean great left-overs for Sunday. :-)
Have a good weekend!
Sandi
