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  1. CherryRed

    Crochet anyone?

    Those would be great wouldn't they Fleur! lol Zaika I always liked knitting better for those same 1970's flash backs as you. But my Granny could crochet and not knit so that is what I learned first. The vintage crochet patterns are nothing like the bulky 70's stuff anyway so I am glad I...
  2. CherryRed

    Crochet anyone?

    Thank you allabouteve and retrobabydoll! Here are a couple of the others:
  3. CherryRed

    Crochet anyone?

    That is Mary Hoyer's Dolores. You can get it here: http://www.olddollpatterns.com/Knits1/Knit3.html
  4. CherryRed

    Crochet anyone?

    My Grandmother taught me to crochet many years ago. Then I touught myself to knit. I do know that I hold the chrochet hook incorrectly but that is the way she did it and I learned it, so I can't get my hand to hold it the correct way. But as long as it comes out the same I don't think it...
  5. CherryRed

    Dress Labels

    I have a Princess Peggy house dress and a Marc-el Fashions of Miami dress with tropical flowers.
  7. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    Thank you kamicat, goldwyn girl and imoldfahioned. Goldwyn, I love the knitting bag. I have always wanted one like that. Beautiful job!
  8. CherryRed

    PBS Masterpiece Theatre - The Complete Jane Austen

    Dang! I heard about his on NPR the other day and now I have missed the 1st 3!:mad: I am looking forward to the rest. I will definitely be getting my Mom to DVR Pride and Prejudice for me. That is the best version!!
  9. CherryRed

    Show us what you have Crafted!

    My first sewing project for the new year. My step DD said she wants one in her size.:)
  10. CherryRed

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    I love both of those shoes! I think the black do look vintagey. Nice buy's!!:eusa_clap
  11. CherryRed

    Show us your vintage home!

    Thanks PS...I will have to try it. I have been using vinegar in water but is smells pretty bad. Quigley.....I got the barkcloth on ebay. I lined them in gray broadcloth and used drape instructions from a vintage sewing book to make them. It was a challenge to find the yardage I needed but I...
  13. CherryRed

    Show us your vintage home!

    Yes, when you buy any home now pre-1970's you sign a waiver that you know there is bound to be lead paint. Our house I believe is around 1910. I just started stripping the walls that had painted over paper in my back work room. There were only two layers of wall paper and under was the original...
  14. CherryRed

    Show us your vintage home!

    I haven't been to this thread in a while...some great updates everyone!! Here is a peek at part of my den, inspired by MaryDelux. :D I still have a lot of art to add. The mirror was painted and I stripped it and refinished it to match my HW table. The pillow I recovered with cute Rt...
  15. CherryRed

    Dare I start a doll thread?

    Hey! I have seen this picture before! I think maybe we know each other from another board. The ebay DB perhaps??
  16. CherryRed

    Dare I start a doll thread?

    Thanks Imoldfashioned for the compliment. Thanks Copacetic! I am a big Nanette fan too. Here are a few of mine I thought you might enjoy seeing.
  17. CherryRed

    Jewelry Chrismtas tree

    Wonderful!!!!!:eusa_clap
  19. CherryRed

    1950's Honolulu style Music

    Thanks for posting this site! I have the Christmas Cocktails set, which I love. I didn't know there were others.
  20. CherryRed

    Non-traditional engagement rings

    Opal's are very fragile...maybe that is what you were thinking of.
  21. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    Dito.;) I have this pattern too. I really need to start sewing.
  22. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    Hey cool!! That is a very classic style bodice. It's very 50's to me. You did a great job!
  23. CherryRed

    Faryl Robin Shoes On SALE!!!!

    EEEEEKKKKKK! They look fab Imoldfashoned!! Mine came the other day but I handed the box right over to DH because they are an Xmas gift. I can't wait to try them on. I run between an 8 and an 8.5 depending on the shoe. These should fit perfect in an 8 if they are true to size like MisBella said...

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