Category: Make
War Cakes From World War I
During World War I, women were urged to conserve food, let nothing go to waste, and to bake plenty of war cakes. War cakes were…
How to Make a Yarn Doll – Craft from the Forties
Have you ever made an old fashioned yarn doll? I actually had a yarn doll very similar to the one shown here from 1949. [1]…
How to Build a 1960 Doll House
If you love all things retro, here are the plans for building a 1960s doll house. This project was originally published in The Australian Women’s…
Crafts People Used to Make from Corn Husks Including Corn Husk Dolls
Every summer we throw away or compost an amazing amount of corn husks when we could be using them for crafts and for making corn…
A Collection of 10 Old Coconut Recipes
The coconut craze continues with these old coconut recipes from the previous century. Some of the recipes seem a bit weird and some look like…
13 Old Recipes for Rhubarb
Rhubarb is making a comeback. Where I live, it used to be the old Pennsylvania Dutchies who grew and harvested the rhubarb while everyone else…
Scary AF Clown Cushion Sewing Pattern from 1966
This sewing pattern for clown cushions is enough to creep anyone out. In fact, if your child misbehaves, I suggest you sew one up for…
Creepy Crochet Hatpin Holder from 1913
This hatpin holder should read, “Let me steal your soul while you sleep.” Instead, this was the height of cuteness in 1913. Anyone who crochets…
Knit Pattern 1933 Bed Socks
Who wears socks to bed? I do when the temps drop below freezing in the winter. The following pattern for bed socks was originally printed…
Crochet Pattern 1934 Placemat Set
Crochet placemats are easy to make and are great beginner projects. Below is a crochet pattern from 1934 and tells how to can make a…
