By Betty Crafter We’re cleaning out the garage here at Casa Crafter and that means getting sidetracked by the GOBS of vintage craft magazines I have stashed away. Most recently I started flipping through Women’s Day Knit and Stitch magazine and actually found several things that are right up my…
By Andrea I love shopping for vintage patterns and crafting magazines to add to my collection – but I also love freebies as well! It’s fantastic how the Internet has made sharing crafting resources so easy, and I’ve got some of my faves to share with you. First off, FreeVintageKnitting.com…
By Betty Crafter This week I continue my descent down the rabbit hole that is McCalls Needlework & Crafts. This time it’s fall/winter 1969. There is a lot to love here – for example, how much more 1969 can you get than this dining space? You know you want to…
By Betty Crafter There’s nothing more nostalgic, comfy, and granny than an afghan, amiright? Curling up on the couch under an afghan that my grandmother made with a glass of wine and my knitting, a cat on my lap, and Masterpiece Theater on TV is my idea of heaven. It…
By Betty Crafter Got some spare yarn and a crochet hook laying around? Well turn that clutter into spare cash with these quick tricks!! Did you know there are people dying to line up and purchase glass jackets? You know you’d buy as many of the bunny ones as you…
By Betty Crafter At long last, I believe The Great Craft Block of ’012 is finally cracking! I actually made some progress on Little Betty’s skirt I started months ago, and even persevered through a most gruesome injury (I stuck a pin under my fingernail and out through the top.…
By Sara In AZ Hey y’all check out the cool kitsch I found for sale on eBay this week! First up this adorable 1940s Knitting/Sweater Magazine from our sponsor My Nifty Thrifty. I’ll take one of each lovely sweater please! Oh my gosh, these Vintage Poodle and Kitty Notecards from…
By Sara In AZ Oh my gosh y’all, can you believe Easter is tomorrow!?! I am super excited because Easter is one of my very favorite holidays……..and because it involves bunnies!!! Bunnies are my favorite! Yay!!! So, to get everyone in the Easter spirit here are some real sweet finds…
By Betty Crafter I’m still struggling with a crafting funk. I just can’t seem to pick up any of my projects, even though I have a gazillion of them laying around guilting me and I also have a whole litter of babies due that need knitted gifts. Does this ever…
By Betty Crafter I have been furiously knitting away on my cowichan sweater (almost done!) which means I have not been able to find time for any other crafty endeavors of any kind. I’m determined to finish that thing before my getaway next week with Mr. Crafter! But I do…
Kool Kitsch For Sale on eBay
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