Pink and yellow are nice springlike colors for Easter dresses--and I just happen to have some old postcards and potholder thingies in these colors.
I seem to keep accumulating more vintage potholder dresses even though I have plenty. I think there are so many available because they were saved instead of being used. They are definitely not as practical for holding hot pans as are other shapes of potholders.
I like to collect vintage potholder pattern books as well as the potholders themselves. There are patterns for so many different shapes of potholders. It seems like it is easier to find the books than the potholders they show. However, the opposite is true with regard to the dresses. I haven't been able to find any vintage crochet books with potholder dress patterns.
I seem to keep accumulating more vintage potholder dresses even though I have plenty. I think there are so many available because they were saved instead of being used. They are definitely not as practical for holding hot pans as are other shapes of potholders.
I like to collect vintage potholder pattern books as well as the potholders themselves. There are patterns for so many different shapes of potholders. It seems like it is easier to find the books than the potholders they show. However, the opposite is true with regard to the dresses. I haven't been able to find any vintage crochet books with potholder dress patterns.
I'm participating in Vintage Thingie Thursday
I can see why people didn't use them as potholders; they are too cute!
ReplyDeleteaawww the postcard is adorable, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also like the little crocheted dresses!
I agree with Christine - they are so cute! I never see any of these in Ohio - is it a Minnesota thing? Happy VTT.
ReplyDeleteVery nice potholder collection. The postcard has such nice artwork on it - I love the striped socks!
ReplyDeleteThey are still so bright and colorful. Love seeing these potholder dresses. Your vintage Easter postcard is really lovely as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nsweet collection!! Just Adorable!
ReplyDelete*hugs*Deb
I love the little potholders. i have always thought that they would be the cutest collection.
ReplyDeleteWhen you visited my blog you mentioned that your had or had seen postcards with Steiff animals on them. Have you ever posted them? I have never seen any. Would love to see them.
I love these sweet little potholder dresses.. I collect older crochet books, the kind used "back in the day" and included in some of those pattern books, are patterns for the little dresses. Put away somewhere??, I have a little dress potholder made of larger yarn and a pair of panties. They're not nearly so cute as the crochet thread type.. Yours are just beautiful..I love the colors. Happy VTT,,have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletei LOVE your Easter postcards & the potholders are oh so cute too!
ReplyDeletebtw i'm having problems getting onto coloradolady's blog, when i go to her site it only shows me her blog header and i can't access anything past that..weird huh? do you happen to know if anything's changed? cheers, Marian
Cute potholders! I understand people didn't use them, too precious!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are too adorable. Love the post cards too!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
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My grandma certainly didn't use hers, I inherited them and they are still in great condition as yours. Very pretty collection.
ReplyDeleteI love your VTT blog. The cards a great, but the little potholders are the highlight of the blog. I have seen some, but not like yours.
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled when I find these crochet pot holders. I love how sweet and delicate they look. Great post for Easter, the Easter post cards are amazing, so cute! Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeleteI just love the little potholder dresses. They are so sweet. I have never seen them before. Oh no, I feel a new search coming on. hehe
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter,
Karen
Wonderful collection of Potholder dresses. I have a few and really would like to make some too. I did find a pattern in an old Crochet Booklet. I'll have to look it up and share it on another VTT.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great collection of cute pot holders. And the postcards are cute....Julian
ReplyDeleteThe pot holders in particular caught my eye. What a lovely set. They remind me of something my great grandmother would have made.
ReplyDeleteI love the potholders! I wished that I knew enough about crochet to follow a pattern. LOL Have you checked on Ebay? Have a Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely vintage Easter cards, they are really so beautiful, they look like they should be framed! Thanks for sharing and happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteThere are cute !!!
ReplyDeleteLove the postcards! I remember getting a new dress and being so excited to wear it at Easter. And my mom would always buy me a little hat to go with it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
WOW what a find, too gorgeous to be used for pot holders! Happy Easter ... I'll be playing along at VTT starting next week - see you then ;)
ReplyDeleteThe little crocheted dresses are just adorable ! I LOVE them! I have a small collection of them and have also shared several others with two of my sisters.
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