Vintage Americana

Let's talk today about day trips and how they help you come to better appreciate place. A few things I mentioned in today's podcast:

Travel Photography Tips

Restless Viking YouTube Channel

Barn Quilt Trails

Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association

Hocking Hills Orchard

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Let's talk about why (and how!) to go to a craft retreat

Some to check out:

Ohio Quilt Retreat Center

Knitting Traditions Retreats

The Inn At East Hill Farm Cross Stitch Retreats

Christmas in Williamsburg

Retreats Co. - Quilting and Knitting Retreats

This is just a small sampling of the events that happen every year.

Today, let's talk about how to pass on those skills you've sent so much time acquiring.

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Using your craft skills and found things to decorate for cooler weather

Pinecone and Acorn Wreath

Knit Pumpkins

Waxed Leaf Fall Garland

Acorn Quilted Table Runner Pattern

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Why Craftsmanship involves attention to tools and materials.

Absolute History, on Youtube, has all the episodes of Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, and the other shows.

Alexander Langlands' Craeft

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Let's talk about the difference, and why both are important.

For learning to sew, Gertie is still an excellent resource

And for heirloom sewing, Martha Pullen is still the queen

Inspirations magazine

The Embroiderer's Guild of America

American Quilter's Society

The Internet Archive

Small batch thinking to use up the last of the garden's glory.

Vanilla Strawberry Shrub

Making Fruit Vinegar

Fruit Kvass Blueberry Syrup (with canning instructions)

Green Tomato Mincemeat

Cherry Conserves

"Fix the Pumps" book

"River Cottage Preserves Handbook"

Some tips on the jellying point

Fermented Berries

Let's talk about some vintage ways to enjoy the last golden days of summer.

Horseshoe Rules

Croquet Rules

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

White Mountain, the classic hand-crank ice cream maker

Unlike last week, this show has lots of links. Explore the options below for helping you build a slow fashion wardrobe.

Of the national brands you might recognize, your best bets might be Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean, or Duluth Trading. Hit outlets or clearance sales if you can.

For jeans, if you're looking for well made, genuine denim, I have a couple of suggestions.

or men, Texas Jeans.

For men and Women, Williamsburg Garment Company.

If you're looking for custom linen items, try Earthen Threads Co.

Etsy sources for fabric:

• Linen Dream Shop - Lithuanian Linen
• ZeleNava- Ukrainian Linen
• Cody's Kit Fabric - A selection of wools and cottons in hard-to-find weaves
• Sigrid's Fabrics - Cotton Lawns from the same plant that makes Liberty Lawns

Sources for Indie Patterns

• Dandelion D Designs - If you love the Japanese sewing books, you'll like these
• Stitch Maiden - Patterns with a distinct Vintage feel
• PatterniN - A Korean shop with some very worthwhile choices
• Atelier Serenia - A Dutch shop with vintage choices

Knitwear Designers:

• Tin Can Knits - Classic, seamless sweaters and accessories
• Sister Mountain - nice designs, AND a workshop on designing your own knitwear
• Handmade Life by Olivia - One of my favorite sock pattern designers

This week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.