crafty sewing

The Pokémon Pencil Pouch

Ahh back to school time- the smell of new pencils & notebooks and the crowds of crazed parents wandering through Target looking for the ONE item that does not exist, but is yet on the supply list. Kid #1 is a huge Pokémon fan (it comes with the age) and he needed a pencil case […]

crafty sewing

Today in fugly mistakes

So I’m working on a dress and tried to take a “shortcut”. It led to fug.  And yes. It is My Little Pony fabric. I caved. At least it isn’t a Disney Princess.        

J.N. Adam 1927
#tbt Buffalo Buffalo History retail geekery vintage

#tbt J.N. Adam & Co Advertisement circa 1927

J.N. Adam Company advertisement, Buffalo Evening News. Monday, October 10, 1927   Embroidered Art Goods Less Than Half-Price Hand embroidered models made by expert needlewomen. Slightly soiled from display. . . otherwise perfect. Group I, 97¢ Choice of: —Aprons—Bibs —Towels—Curtains —Bedroom Sets —Bridge Sets Group II, $1.39 Choice of: —Towels—Curtains —Dresses—Scarfs —Pillows—Aprons —Centerpieces, Etc. Group […]