... A stop at the craft store after work yielded the necessary crochet hooks (oh yes, plural, you can't buy just one), one ... this insane project. I should mention at this point that I have not touched crochet in decades , since a particularly awkward attempt when I was a Girl Guide, ... m thinking they will make pretty brooches, possibly with vintage pins or buttons in the center, great additions to ...

... days you just can’t stop spending money. I bought several old crochet hooks with very tiny hooks (one had to be even smaller than a size 14), two little metal Christmas ... I’m not ruining a surprise), and a large Ziplock bag filled with vintage needlework items: spools of thread, old buttons, crochet cotton, and other goodies. It was the kind of can’t-beat-it day that makes you say ...

... This pictures shows a hodgepodge of things; another book, vintage bobbins (anyone need some?), interesting couchable threads, hankies, ... some twin needles (which I use when I do heirloom sewing, so those were exciting to see!) This vintage set of Singer books made me swoon! ... three wooden large crochet hooks (one is walnut and once is cedar; don't know the third) and some vintage spool cards ...

... beautiful weather and some fun finds. Do I have photos? Um, no. But in my defense the vintage hankies and aprons are drying on the rack downstairs and the vintage holiday ... of great craft supplies at amazing prices including knitting needles and crochet hooks (which I always grab as they are only 25 cents each and can range from $3 - $8 in the craft store) and some sweet fabric scraps. My absolute ...

... made and relatively cheap. I think it's because it's not as fashionable as other types of vintage furniture - yet. Plus it's built from real wood and everything. ... on the top was £3 in Oxfam and is now holding all my DPNs and crochet hooks. Talking of recycling and reusing old stuff, I felted these old jumpers and tanktops yesterday to use in a little crafting for my Etsy/Folksy shops. ...

... better. Just a few tips - if you're going to make someone a crocheted button necklace, it is probably good to know how to crochet already. And to follow the directions. And to have the right size crochet hook.) This project is ... my back to the steep staircase.) The far edge is my sewing area, with my trusty vintage Singer Featherweight (hand-me-down from my mom). The sitting space is a bit tight ...