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Treasure hunting at my favorite thrift store a few days ago resulted in this find, a 1960s copy of  Children's Cross-Stitch & Applique Designs book by Butterick.  Although the cross-stitch patterns are delightful and would be cute on your current creations, the illustrations are pretty monochromatic and didn't scan well.  So today's focus is on the appliqué patterns printed in the book as well as some shopping links for the vintage patterns. No doubt these patterns can be found elsewhere but today I looked primarily at Etsy since I just love this marketplace!  The three shops who are currently carrying these patterns are not affiliated with me in any way, they just happen to be carrying these particular patterns currently. The sewing and appliqué patterns: Butterick 9917 I found this adorable pattern  here  at Old Soul Vintage on Etsy. The appliqué pattern for Butterick 9917 Butterick 9352 I found several of this pattern avai...

A few days ago I read an article about one of the additional benefits of knitting, besides of course creating beautiful items to wear or share with your loved ones.  Those of us who knit know the joy and peace experienced while knitting and how it can and does recharge your emotional batteries. So on that happy note, I pulled out a vintage pattern book dating from the sixties and am sharing four classic patterns here for your knitting pleasure. Ladies Classic Cable Cardigan: Love the sweater -- love her hair!! Glitter Cardigan: Adorable! Man's and Woman's Cable Pullover Sweaters:  Don't they look all serious?! Knitting is love, baby!  It's good for you, good for the planet and good for your soul.  So break out those needles, grab some yarn and Knit On!