July 15th, 2008 Update

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Below is just a sampling of the late arrivals to our store. Items are being added regularly... almost daily, so check back often!  To jump right to the top category of our store, you can click on "Start Shopping" at the left of your screen.  Also, if you'd like to be sent emails for various product updates, please complete our form at the Newsletter Sign-Up page.

Beginning on the left is a magnificent 1960's apron, potholder, towel and washcloth set - all unused and in excellent condition.  What a great retro kitchen set!  Many more aprons found in our Vintage Aprons department.  In the middle is vintage fabric sporting a classic period pattern of multi-colored stripes... this one is being sold by the half yard.  Just one of many recently added to our Vintage Fabric, Prints department.  On the right is a lovely floral feed sack - a great quilting print!  Lots to choose from in our Vintage Feed Sacks department.

On the left is a rare find... a vintage New Mexico tablecloth from the 1950's.  More print tablecloths can be found in our Vintage Table Linens department... with napkins, too!  Next is a rayon fabric with a great period print.  We do have several different prints available in our Vintage Fabric-Rayon and Rayon Blends department.  Next is a lovely vintage sewing pattern for a 1940's dress or housecoat.  Fashion had some nice lines back then!  Many more can be found in our 1940's Sewing Patterns department. Finally, we have a pretty organdy plisse fabric with large purple and white flowers.  This can be found in our Vintage Fabric-Sheers and Semi-Sheers department.

Thanks for visiting!

May 3rd, 2008 Update

On the left is a cute vintage bib apron made from fabric with big pink blossoms.  Trimmed in pink, this is a real treat!  Just one of many aprons Steph has added to our Vintage Aprons department.  In the middle is a piece of sheet music from 1913, titled "Valse Maurice", or "Maurice Waltz".  On the cover is Maurice and Florence Walton, the dancers whom the music was written for.  This title is just one of many that have been added recently to our Vintage Sheet Music departments.  On the right is one of the patterns recently added to our 1950's Women's Sewing Patterns department.  This is an unused (or uncut) 1950's Dinner Dress with a pleated bodice.  Great form!

Starting the second row is another sewing pattern recently added.  This one is for a 1930's Girls' Pleated Skirt & Swagger Coat and has not been used.  Lots of additions to our sewing pattern categories lately.  In the middle is a vintage magazine titled Today's Housewife from 1919.  It's a title that we don't come across very often, and this issue sports a nice patriotic cover and an advertisement with very early artwork by Norman Rockwell. More magazines like this can be found in our Vintage Women's Magazines department.  Finally, yet another vintage apron recently added, this one being a vintage feed sack bib apron, with a great pink and blue geometric & floral print.

Thanks for visiting!

Have you had a look at our *new* Norman Rockwell Gallery?

***Coming Soon***
As promised, the 1950's Sheet Music category will be added in May, advertising cook books, vintage fabric, antique photographs and much more! 

April 13th, 2008 Update

Beginning this update on the top left (the first two photos), we have a magnificent vintage apron with elaborate drawnwork.  This one is a must-see!  Just one of many recent additions in our vintage aprons department. Next is a vivid novelty feed sack with indian motif.  Great themed sack!  Many more in our vintage feed sacks department.  On the right is the first of many sheet music titles recently added to the 1920's Sheet Music department.  Titled I'm Gonna Charleston Back To Charleston and has a classic 1920's look.

Beginning the middle row is a bold "yin-yang" style feed sack.  A fabulous quilt print!  In the middle is a sewing pattern for an afternoon or evening dress - just one of the many added in our 1950's Women's Sewing Patterns department.  On the right is another novelty feed sack - this print is of birds sitting on a green brick wall.  Numerous feed sacks have been added, and several novelty prints as well.  Many more can be found in our Vintage Feed Sacks department.

On the last row we start off with another vintage bib apron - this is a classic apron style with cute pink rosebuds.  A wonderful array of aprons recently added to our vintage aprons department.  Next is our last highlight in the vintage feed sacks department.  This sack sporting a novelty print of cowboys, horses and cattle.  A whimsical print!  Next we have a scarce title added to our 1900's Sheet Music department - Across The Hot Sands - with dual copyrights of 1903 and 1907.  Great artwork!   Rounding up this edition of our update is an elegant postcard made in Germany and postmarked 1910, it's adorned by a heart of violets and shamrocks.  Numerous postcards recently added - you can start browsing by visiting our Vintage Postcards department.

Thanks for visiting our update page, and be sure to drop by again!

****Coming Soon****
New Department of 1950's Sheet Music, advertising, sewing patterns, vintage magazines and much more!

March 17th, 2008 Update

This update may seem a bit small, but numerous items have been added lately.  Beginning on the top left is a wonderful antique fabric, one of many added in our Vintage Fabric (Cottons, Prints) Department.  Great, antique color shades on this plaid!  Stephani has also been busy adding numerous craft and needlework booklets.  The book seen in the middle above is an old book on using decorative crochet on pillow cases.  These goodies can be found in our Needlework & Craft Patterns department.  On the left is just a highlight of the many Saturday Evening Post issues added recently.  This particular issue from 1947 has a great cover illustration of a "painter's worst nightmare", by Stevan Dohanos - she just can't decide on the color!  We have a department dedicated to this great magazine.  For more issues, try having a look through our entire Saturday Evening Post Magazine department.

On the left is a 1950's pattern from Butterick for a dress with button trim and detachable cuffs. You can begin browsing our entire stock in our Sewing Patterns department.  Last item on the right is easily the most magnificent cotton seersucker fabric that we have ever come across.  Bold, vivid colors light up a floral bouquet on a striking pale pink background.  This can be found in our Cotton Yardage department.

Thanks for having a peek at our update and be sure to check in often!  Much, much more on the way!

February 1st, 2008 Update

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Nearly 250 items added in January!  To see them all, click on the link at the top of the page.  To start off our update, on the left is an old Official Road Map of New Mexico from 1936 with Native American artwork by Willard Harold Andres.  We were lucky enough to run across a few of these maps, all in very good condition, but the one shown above particularly stood out.  Next is just one selection of the magnificent batch of cotton fabric that Stephani has listed lately.  This piece is a 38" Vintage Decorator Fabric and is as vivid as it is unique!  Right in the middle we have the feature of the latest batch of sewing patterns listed recently.  This is a pattern for 1900's Girl's Dress in Two Styles, and is absolutely adorable.  Several patterns listed in January, dating from the 1800's to the 1970's.  Next is a vintage Saturday Evening Post Magazine from 1944 with a charming cover of a boy enviously looking out at his friends while he's stuck at home with the mumps.  Last on the top row is another vintage road map, this one being a very scarce White Rose En-Ar-Co Road Map of North & South Dakota from 1939.

On the bottom row, we start off with a colorful Tourist Souvenir Album from Doubleday's Rodeo, 1949.  Numerous souvenir albums (or folders) added lately.  Next is one of the selections of quilting weight cottons added in January.  This piece being a 36" Bright Rose & Mustard-Yellow Stripes and is just wonderful!  Then we have one of several needlework and craft booklets that Stephani has added.  This one is titled Clarks Book No. 218, EDGINGS, 100 Old and New Favorites from 1945.  Now we couldn't possibly do a February update without something from St. Valentine's Day, could we?  Rounding our update off is a Valentine's Day Postcard made in Germany, with brilliant artwork of Cupid delivering the mail, toting a cart full of "hearts".

Be sure and keep an eye on our updates coming up, as February is going to be a busy month!

November 7th, 2007 Update

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On the left we have an adorable Vintage Reversible Apron with daisy print cotton and sheer nylon.  This is a "must see" apron!  The colorful magazine in the middle is a Saturday Evening Post from 1941.  The cover has several insignias from WWII Army Air Force and Navy squadrons.  On the right is a very nice Vintage Redwork Embroidered Tablecloth - true turkey red embroidery and in fine condition.

On the left is a vivid cotton print table cloth in blue floral.  With so many of these old print tablecloths going to the chopping block (literally!), it's always a treat to come across those which are intact and in very good condition.  In the middle is an old McCall's Magazine from 1920.  You won't find many of these issues around, and the artwork, advertising and the content is second to none - essential period paper!  On the right are vintage doe, fawn and birds embroidery transfers.  We have a very good stock of vintage transfers, so if you haven't stopped in for a while, do have a look!

On the left is Vintage Collier's Magazine from 1916.  This particular issue has artwork by N.C. Wyeth and literature by H.G. Wells.  Next is another vintage apron - this one being a Fancy Ruffled Pinafore Apron for girls.  The Christmas bells, ribbon and holly postcard you see is signed Ellen Clapsaddle and made in Germany.  'Tis the season!  Last we have an Art Deco Embroidered & Crocheted Vanity Scarf Set - lovely period fancywork! 

Be sure and check out all of our latest inventory additions, by click on the link at the top of the page.  If you're looking for something that you think we may have, be sure and drop us a line!

September 23rd, 2007 Update

It's been a month and a half since we've posted highlights from the last update, so this one is rather large.  To start off, we have an absolutely adorable Vintage Bonnet Belle & Parasol Apron.  They don't get much cuter than this!  That's just one of several vintage aprons added recently, so be sure to check out the entire department.  Next is great pattern from the 1940's - a Day Dress & Feminine Peplum Jacket.  Classic 40's lines!  Click on the picture to see our entire stock of 1940's patterns.  On the right, we have a fabulous example of vintage fabric - a Bright Floral on Blue fabric, which is found in our quilting prints department.

To start off the second row, we have another fine vintage sewing pattern.  This is a 1950's Slim Princess-Seamed Lined Suit, and has fabulous form!  Next is a small sample of the many cards and lots of vintage buttons added recently.  These are Vintage Blue Swirl Buttons measuring 7/8" and have somewhat of a pinwheel design..  Then we have a charming Fancy Antique Bib Apron with Lace Trim.  Wait 'til you see the close up of the print!  Last on this row are great "Days of the Week" vintage transfers with Dottie the Duck.  For those who prefer to do their own "fancywork", we have scores of embroidery transfers - just click on the picture above to view the entire department.

This row starts off with a great 1950's needlework book titled Edgings, featuring crochet, tatting and hairpin lace.  This is just one of many books found in our needlework and craft patterns department.  Quintessential to the fancywork-lover's kitchen are crocheted hot pads and potholders, and in the middle is just one of several crocheted cotton hot pads recently added.  This is a cheerful crocheted hot pad with cream, pink and green, complete with a Bakelite hanging ring.  To round off the textiles and sewing update we have a lovely 1930's Floor-Length Dress or Nightgown in 3 Styles Sewing Pattern - simply charming!

To start off with our highlights for the vintage paper & ephemera update we have one heck of a find!  On the top left is a 1910 National Cloak & Suit Catalog with the entire mailing contents, including the coupons.  This was found complete with the mailing envelope and was not only intact, but in excellent condition.  Some wonderful fashion illustrations are  found inside!  This item can be found in our Advertising department.  In the middle is a classic Saturday Evening Post issue from 1941.  This magazine features a cover that is priceless - a store clerk overwhelmed by returns after the holidays!  We have an entire category dedicated to Saturday Evening Post Magazine - click on the picture to have a look.  On the right is a scarce copy of the Elks Carnival March - sheet music from 1907 and is truly a rare find.  All of our sheet music is arranged by decade, which makes for fun browsing!

You won't find more vivid graphics than on this 1919 sheet music titled "I'm Not Jealous (But I Just Don't Like It)".  One of numerous titles added to our sheet music categories lately.  In the middle is a rare find and an interesting piece for the antique tractor buff.  This is a Circa 1930 Huber Tractor advertising book, fully illustrated.   To cap off our update we have a cute children's book from 1943 - Picture Sounding Rhymes. Fabulous color and illustrations throughout!

Remember - if you don't see what you're looking for and think we may have it, feel free to drop us a line anytime!

August 9th, 2007 Update

Beginning on the left is a great 1940's day dress sewing pattern, this one having a softly pleated skirt.  Next, is one of several vintage children's books added recently.  The classic tale, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse from 1942... no vintage collection is complete without it!  On the right is one of many needlework booklets added recently.  This one, titled Crochet Charm with DMC Cottons, from 1950, has some fantastic patterns!

Starting the second row, we have a lovely John Winsch New Year Postcard, one of several postcards added in the past few weeks.  Next is a scarce and wonderful "Aloha Land" sheet music from 1916... one of many different titles of vintage sheet music added lately, with many more to come.  And finally, we have a great issue of Woman's Home Companion from December 1929.  This issue has some great  illustrations by N.C. Wyeth.

Many more vintage items being added presently, with more sheet music, patterns and vintage aprons to come!  Be sure to check back, and of course, if you don't see something you're after, do give us a call!

July 8th Update

On the left, we have a fantastic Pinocchio Valentine from 1939.  This is an uncommon example of a vintage Valentine - one that has been just lightly used.  The stand-up tab has never been unfolded to allow for display!  In the middle is a rare magazine - 1948 WIBW Roundup with Hopalong Cassidy on the cover.  On the right is one of the great patterns from the 1950's recently added.  This one is for a 1950's sleeveless blouse, skirt and jacket.

Starting the second row, on the left is a fabulous vintage smock apron with button trim.  This one is really cute!  Next is another rarity - a signed oil print by Annette Honeywell.  Vivid colors!  Follow the photo link above to have a look at our artwork category.  On the right we have a 1920's Postcard with a Swastika (good luck) symbol.  Just one of many postcards added lately. 

Remember, clicking on the photos will take you to the category that's related to the item mentioned - essentially the departments that we have been working on.

June 4th Update

Our update for June 4th includes lots of paper goodies... some rarities and colorful bits of pulp and cellulose to tickle anyone with a hankerin' for ephemera!  Starting on the left, we have a wonderful 1940 Picture Play magazine, this one featuring Myrna Loy - great cover photo!   Next is a rare rural letter carrier holiday greeting card from 1914, and in great condition!  Then we have a fabulous example of a 1933 Texaco road map of California & Nevada.  On the right is a nice children's coloring book titled "Hopalong Cassidy and the Abandoned Mine", in unused condition.

On the left is a very cute Christmas postcard from 1908 - an adorable rendition of a girl "walking" her cat - printed in Germany with vivid colors and in very good condition.  On the right is an ink blotter from B.F. Goodrich, 1944 - complete with a posing pinup!

On the left is a wonderful example of a Little Black Sambo cloth-like book, dated 1942.  Fantastic color and in very good to excellent condition!  In the middle is a very nice tourist souvenir picture album from Pilgrim Plymouth in fine condition.  Undated, but probably from around 1950.  On the right is a Collier's Magazine from 1916 featuring some big names like Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, and illustrations from Convers Wyeth.

Coming Soon in the next few weeks:  More vintage children's books, vintage buttons & aprons, sewing patterns, more road maps from the 1940's and 1950's, vintage sheet music and much more! 

April 1st Update

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Product Update Archive

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