Perfect for autumn, this is an absolutely stunning dahlia flower shawl for you to crochet! Colorful rainbow flower motifs are joined together to make this beauty. Edged in long fringe. Instructions are below. Happy Crocheting! Marilyn
Posts Tagged: handmade
The Ultimate In Vintage 70s Decorated Jeans!
The March 1971 issue of Ingenue magazine featured this incredible pair of decorated blue jeans. These one-of-a-kind jeans were created by Linda Sampson, a young New Yorker who designed and created in her spare time. She took a pair of well-aged dungarees, covered them with a fairy-tale fantasy of applique and embroidery and turned them… Read more »
My Love of Mexican Handcrafted Textiles
Ever since the 1970s – where the boho peasant look reigned supreme – I’ve been in love with Mexican embroidery and textiles. On trips to Mexico, I stocked up on colorful hand-embroidered dresses that were sold by vendors everywhere. Even on the beach! I’ve found a lot of vintage pieces in thrift stores over the… Read more »
Easy Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent Using Zote Flakes
Since I love making my own detergent and have had great success with my original homemade powdered Zote recipe, I’ve been goofing around with making a liquid detergent that’s a bit more gentle in its approach. One that is good for washing delicates, or for laundry that really isn’t… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!
