Last weekend was the Chicagoland Vintage Clothing, Jewelry and Textile Show, an overwhelmingly large show about an hour away from Chicago in Elgin. Last year I had a great haul. This year I was a bit more restrained, even though this show, more than any others, often has the largest portion of things to my personal style and taste (though not always my budget, of course). Once we knew we were going to buy a house I ... Read more »
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Bombshell Shocked winner!
And the winner of the Bombshell Shocked giveaway is...Kally of Kalandra Jane Millinery and Musings in the UK!Everyone should check out her blog, too, she's a very talented gal. Can you believe this is not a vintage necklace but polymer clay sculpted fruit that she made herself? Wow!!Image from http://kalandrajane.blogspot.com/So Kally, please email me at tasha {at} bygumbygolly {dot} {com} and your vintage sewing and ... Read more »
A thank you and a reminder
A huge thank you to everyone for your support when I announced last week that I'm planning to design a sweater pattern. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! ♥ Each comment has made me feel great and really cements it for me that I made the right decision to dip my toe in the design pool.Honestly I've had so much going on that I really don't have anything fun or interesting to share right now! I even looked at my ... Read more »
Bombshell Shocked Giveaway!
Today I have something super special, my very first giveaway! This giveaway is sponsored by the wonderful Nicole Hughes, owner of Bombshell Shocked on Etsy. She's a Chicago-based vintage clothing stylist who I met at the vintage clothing show I attended earlier this month, where she sold me my amazing Mexican circle skirt. I'm really, really excited to announce this giveaway! Now, what does the lucky winner get, you ask? ... Read more »
Vintage show finds
I've been meaning to post this all week! Last Saturday, we went out to the 'burbs for a huge annual vintage clothing, jewelry and textiles show. We missed last year (though I can't recall why), so I was particularly excited about it this year. I was literally talking about it for days leading up to it. I took some photos of my finds, but mind you nothing has been ironed and I just threw them on, so forgive the lackluster ... Read more »