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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Vintage Knitting Inspiration


Yesterday evening I arrived home after a long and exhausting week at work, and what did my eyes behold, but a nondescript cardboard parcel sitting next to my front door. Could it be? Yes it could!


A Stitch in Time, Volume 2 has arrived in California!  The discussion boards on Ravelry have been full of satisfied customers all over the world boasting about their beautiful new books, and I will admit that I was getting very jealous.


While I have not had enough time to fully digest all of the incredible information included in this book, I did pick up on one fun fact: “cardigans and jackets were restricted to 3 buttons during war time Britain.”    I was aware of the limitations imposed by rationing on fabrics, but I had never thought about fastenings!    I took a quick look at my 1940s sewing patterns and sure enough, one or two buttons are used to fasten those jackets.  And it never occurred to me!


I am determined to stay focused on my coat for the moment,  but you can be sure there will be lots of knitting in my future!


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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thank you for a delightful blog! I've just found you, courtesy of malepatternboldness! Speaking of "found," here is a short making-of video for "A Stitch in Time Volume 2"! -- http://justcallmeruby.blogspot.com/2011/05/stitch-in-time-photoshoot-on-film.htmlv

    -- a fellow sewing, knitting and crochet addict in California

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  2. Laura MaeDecember 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    @Anonymous Anonymous: Thank you for reading!

    I should have linked to that lovely little film (I loved it from the first moment it was posted on Ravelry) - it makes me appreciate how much work actually went into the photo shoots! Thank you for reminding me!

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  3. unmitigated meDecember 12, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Read about you on Male Pattern Boldness...I'm in love with the red gingham dress with that amazing neckline. I am adding you to my reader...my days can always use more inspiration!

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  4. LCDecember 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Hi, I found your blog through MPB, have read all your posts and I have to tell you how inspiring you are. I don't share your affection for vintage clothing, but your commitment to doing the best work you can is truly an inspiration. Thank you.

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