Monday, September 15, 2008

One Thing Leads To Another

This week "Grandma Chickie" gave me a box of apron patterns (22 to be exact)and some scrap fabric....
and then she gave me this box of over 130 old vintage patterns. They were mostly dress patterns, but there were a few patterns for children's clothing. I had so much fun going through these and checking out the clothing styles. I would actually like to make some of these. My daughter, Amber, will have fun with them too. There was also an old card with a hanger on the back of it (you can see it in the next photo.) I was having so much fun looking at these and sorting them that I was shocked at what I found in the bottom. I could see fabric and thought it was more scrap material.
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I kept digging and I hit the jackpot in the bottom.....
I found this....
and this....
and this! I was so tickled! These had never been worn. Grandma must have made them, folded them very neatly and stored them for later use then forgot about them. They were neatly pressed and ready to wear. There was an older used one that was ripped, but must have been saved for a pattern. All this leads to....Making pumpkin bread! I have already posted this recipe here. Remember I told you it makes a bundt cake and a loaf.
Wrapped tightly in foil this lasts and stays very moist. See that end piece? That's mine.




14 comments:

  1. I always take the end piece too!

    What a treasure you have found with those aprons. A very special thing to have from 'Chickie." Thanks for sharing them with us ;)

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  2. Wow! That cake looks gorgeous. The trouble is, if I made it I would probably eat half in a day - which is why my work trousers are so tight. Very envious of the patterns too, that is what I call a treasure trove!
    Kim

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  3. what a box of fun goodies :) i came across your blog from create a blog. I just love your art work. I plan on getting the laundry day piece for my washroom {as soon as the money isn't tight} please keep blogging. Your like a taste of home :)

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  4. what a box of fun goodies :) i came across your blog from create a blog. I just love your art work. I plan on getting the laundry day piece for my washroom {as soon as the money isn't tight} please keep blogging. Your like a taste of home :)

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  5. Awesome vintage patterns ... I am all about patterns right now.. I just got on in the mail yesterday!. I like the thought of making an apron.. honestly, never made one before.hmmmmm... oh and the cakes do look wonderful.. it is a bit on a breezey side here I would love to sit down with a peice of that and a warm spiced latte and pretend it was Autumn:)

    Smooches,
    Steph

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  6. wow! you really hit the pattern jackpot! How fun is that!?! That bread looks delish too!

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  7. I will take the middle piece! Yum! I love how you share these great recipes!

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  8. The pumpkin bread looks so good. I love fall foods. They are so warm and comforting.

    That's so great, that you live only about 4 hours away from Mary Engelbreit. Her artwork, as well as yours, is so soothing to the soul. It just makes one happy.

    Hope you are having a great week.

    Melissa

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  9. What a fun post Cathie! I love your aprons...just the right attire to whip up a few more loaves of pumpkin bread!!! Looks yummy!

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  10. Wow Cathie! You hit the jackpot! What a great box of goodies. I've got some good news for you....you are the winner of the Angel Ornament giveaway. Please email your address and I'll get it out to you right away!
    Smiles-
    Melissa

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  11. What a treasure box! I love the vintage graphics on the patterns.

    Cindy

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  12. I could almost smell the break baking and picture you wearing one of your lovely aprons. What a neat surprise! The patterns are great too.

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  13. Wow, how sweet your grandmother was to bless you with such a fun box of goodies. I love the aprons! I actually have been on the hunt for a nice one myself. I tend to mess up my tops when I cook spaghetti or fry up bacon or splatter goodness know what on myself. I'm constantly using the Shout stain remover. lol
    Your kitty looks so content at the table. I will be posting your pkg this coming week.
    Hugs, Tammy

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  14. What a box full of treasures! I am working on a box full of vintage fabric and trying to come up with apron designs. I would love to see more of your vintage patterns! Thanks!

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Thanks for taking the time to share your sweet comments!