Monthly Archives: April 2010

What is a Fat Quarter?

The term “fat quarter” is used by quilters.  It is a quarter yard or 1/4 yard of fabric cut differently. A  “regular” quarter yard is 9 inches by the width of the fabric. [9/36 inches = 1/4 yard]   In quilting, … Continue reading

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Closed 5/5/10

4 McCalls 1960s Patterns Today…Muu Muu…3 Jackie Inspired Fashions Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed in etsy Store  Now listed in eBay Store Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com  Now listed in eBay Store Etsy Listings Take a peek … Continue reading

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Wild Wednesday Closed 5/5/10

Lucite Onlay…Canada Uniform…F.M.&Co. Uniform…Sheet Celluloid Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.  Not relisted  Now listed in eBay Store Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed in etsy Store Etsy Listings Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy. … Continue reading

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Closed 5/4/10

Faux Thread Plastic…Molded Bakelite…Pink Celluloid…Plastic Onlay Cup…Stained Tagua…Plastic OME Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Link to eBay Store Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed in etsy Store Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now … Continue reading

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Closed 5/3/10

Brass Chain Vest Buttons…Steel Chain Vest Buttons…Porcelain Underwear…Porcelain…Coat Bakelite…Buckles Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com  Now listed in  eBay Store Now … Continue reading

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Wild Wednesday Closed 4/28/10

Pierced Painted Plastic Floral…Lucite Brass Overlay…Bakelite Art Deco…Made Up Floral Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.   SOLD  Now listed in etsy Store  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store Etsy Listings Take a peek at my … Continue reading

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Closed 4/25/10

Vogue Designer Chuck Howard…50′s Apron…Cap & Bag…Sleepwear Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.   SOLD SOLD  Now listed in etsy Store Now listed on www.rosesbuttons.com Etsy Listings Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy. Website Listings … Continue reading

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Closed 4/24/10

Christmas Border Print…Strawberries Homespun..Miniature Stripe…Tribal Print Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store Etsy Listings Take a peek at my newest listings … Continue reading

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Knitting Socks–Popular Again

    Just yesterday I listed some knitting books with vintage sock patterns from the 40s and 50s.  It seems to me that after that point, store-bought socks became the norm.  Then tube socks entered the picture and took over.  … Continue reading

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Closed 4/22/10

Asymmetrical Blouse…Vogue Hand Knits..All American Socks…Beehive Socks…Sizzix Die: Tags,Traditional Combo Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed in etsy Store SOLD SOLD Now listed in eBay Store Now listed in eBay Store Etsy Listings Take a … Continue reading

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