The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Mimi the Sardine locally manufactures bibs, aprons, lunch bags and sacks, backpacks, place mats and splash mats made of coated cotton fabrics imported from Europe ... Highlights: Bibs $5-$7; splash mats $15-$18; place mats $9-$11; aprons $5-$9; backpacks $15-$18; lunch bags and sacks $10-$12, tote bags $20-$24. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns Oct 3, 2009
Many collectors look for specific patterns, like 30s evening gowns, Victorian clothing, 40's dresses or accessory patterns for hats or aprons. Buying Tips for Collectors. (Suite101.com)
Auctionpalooza coming Sept. 27 Sep 15, 2009
Over seventy different T-shirts of various sizes; a variety of other apparel, hats, and accessories; countless clocks, cookbooks, kitchen utensils, aprons, and mugs; many styles of pajamas, boxers, sweat pants, and shorts (several made with glow-in-the-dark fabric); lots of golf and other sporting items; several professionally framed posters and puzzles; and numerous watches and jewelry items are part of the collection. Also some rather rare things including a vintage SPAM recipe box, a wood... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
A special show of swimwear and pareos Sep 12, 2009
Be on the lookout for Playback, an exclusive line of dresses, jackets, aprons and blouses made lovingly from vintage lace, tablecloths and hankies. There will be a line of shoulder bags fashioned from those fuzzy, colorful chenille bedspreads from the '40s and '50s, accented with lace and vintage brooches. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
The "Knit-Wits," a group of talented needlewomen of the church, will offer an assortment of hand-knit sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, plus handmade aprons, including mother-and-daughter sets. Raffle tickets will be sold for a quilt made of brilliant batik fabrics in the Pathway Star pattern, with the winning ticket to be drawn in December at the church's Victorian Tea. (Voices, CT)
Dorothy De Haven Jul 11, 2009
The floor is concrete with 30-foot concrete aprons on either end so the steers don't stand in mud. She says the cattle use the shed more in the summer to keep cool, preferring to be outside in the winter. (Agri-View, WI)
Charming Japanese dolls May 31, 2009
There are also wall clocks, backpacks and aprons for the hard-core fans. These dolls are irresistible. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
