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Project Log: How to Make an 18th Century “Housewife” Sewing Kit
If you have found yourself often sewing by hand, as I have recently, you need a place to keep your favorite notions at the ready. In the 18th…
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Vintage Book Review: A Woman’s Story of Pioneer Illinois by Christiana Tillson [A Vibrant Retrospective]
A first-person account of log cabin living as a young wife and mother. Most of us can name at least one or two historically significant memoirs, such as…
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Festoons of Fringe: How to turn Fun Fur and Eyelash Yarn into Durable Christmas Garland
The problem of what to make with Fun Fur or Eyelash Yarn Novelty yarn can be a challenge to use, not only because it can be awkward to…
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Grinning Pumpkins: Why Jack-O’-Lanterns are the best part of Halloween
Jack O’Lanterns might be my favorite part of the American tradition of Halloween. Perhaps this is because I don’t have much of a sweet tooth or love of…
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Project Log: 18th Century Handsewn Shortgown Jacket
Follow along with the process of constructing my handsewn reproduction of an 18th century working woman’s garment, including research, alterations, fitting, and thoughts on the project as a…
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Lost Greetings: Postcards from the Past Revisited
Mr. Willoughby was a favorite teacher of mine during high school, and I still count him as a friend in adulthood. A former Army officer and veteran of…
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