Wednesday, March 31, 2010

VTT - Pink & Yellow Easter Dresses



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.





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24 comments:

  1. Christine H.March 31, 2010 at 7:27:00 PM CDT

    I can see why people didn't use them as potholders; they are too cute!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 31, 2010 at 9:40:00 PM CDT

    aawww the postcard is adorable, so beautiful.
    I also like the little crocheted dresses!

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  3. viridianMarch 31, 2010 at 9:42:00 PM CDT

    I agree with Christine - they are so cute! I never see any of these in Ohio - is it a Minnesota thing? Happy VTT.

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  4. SueLovesCherriesMarch 31, 2010 at 9:52:00 PM CDT

    Very nice potholder collection. The postcard has such nice artwork on it - I love the striped socks!

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  5. PauletteMarch 31, 2010 at 9:52:00 PM CDT

    They are still so bright and colorful. Love seeing these potholder dresses. Your vintage Easter postcard is really lovely as well.

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  6. debMarch 31, 2010 at 10:17:00 PM CDT

    What a nsweet collection!! Just Adorable!
    *hugs*Deb

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  7. anythinggoeshereMarch 31, 2010 at 10:22:00 PM CDT

    I love the little potholders. i have always thought that they would be the cutest collection.

    When 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.

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  8. CCMarch 31, 2010 at 10:42:00 PM CDT

    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.

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  9. marianApril 1, 2010 at 1:58:00 AM CDT

    i LOVE your Easter postcards & the potholders are oh so cute too!

    btw 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

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  10. VonlipiApril 1, 2010 at 7:07:00 AM CDT

    Cute potholders! I understand people didn't use them, too precious!

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  11. JocelynApril 1, 2010 at 8:06:00 AM CDT

    Oh my goodness these are too adorable. Love the post cards too!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnnApril 1, 2010 at 8:09:00 AM CDT

    My grandma certainly didn't use hers, I inherited them and they are still in great condition as yours. Very pretty collection.

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  13. LVApril 1, 2010 at 8:24:00 AM CDT

    I 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.

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  14. ColoradoladyApril 1, 2010 at 9:49:00 AM CDT

    I 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!

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  15. Heartfelt livingApril 1, 2010 at 11:53:00 AM CDT

    I 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
    Happy Easter,
    Karen

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  16. SuKnitWittyApril 1, 2010 at 12:37:00 PM CDT

    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.

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  17. Tallulah's Antique ClosetApril 1, 2010 at 12:44:00 PM CDT

    That is a great collection of cute pot holders. And the postcards are cute....Julian

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  18. MichelleApril 1, 2010 at 1:42:00 PM CDT

    The pot holders in particular caught my eye. What a lovely set. They remind me of something my great grandmother would have made.

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  19. Dandelion AcreApril 1, 2010 at 5:05:00 PM CDT

    I 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!

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  20. Tara BeaulieuApril 1, 2010 at 6:08:00 PM CDT

    What lovely vintage Easter cards, they are really so beautiful, they look like they should be framed! Thanks for sharing and happy VTT!

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  21. MescrapApril 1, 2010 at 7:37:00 PM CDT

    There are cute !!!

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  22. StaceyApril 2, 2010 at 12:52:00 AM CDT

    Love 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.
    Happy Easter!

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  23. CherieApril 2, 2010 at 7:54:00 AM CDT

    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 ;)

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  24. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 23, 2014 at 10:27:00 AM CST

    The 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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