serendipity in hi straw, 1970
"fabulous fashions or festive decor to embroider, knit, crochet or weave"
here's the cover shot of one of my latest finds and new favorite craft book of all time (well, at least for this week). this one's all about all the stuff you can make with "hi straw" (that's what columbia-minerva called ribbon straw). many of the projects feature "hi straw perforated motifs" - better known as plastic canvas.
(from serendipity in hi straw published by the columbia-minerva corporation, 1970)
Oh my, a straw maxi vest.
How, um...
interesting.
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2008 at 07:53 PM
i love how they show *everything* in one picture.
Posted by: linda p | February 27, 2008 at 09:05 PM
That is the most fabulous photo I've ever seen.
Posted by: Mary | February 28, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Be. Still. My. Heart.
I can really get behind those totes. But not so much behind that rainbow floor-length vest, which must rustle like a forest when you move.
Posted by: Sister Diane | February 28, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I have my aunts straw maxi vest from the early 70s. I love it and I love the green bag. I'll go crawl back into my cave now.
Posted by: Ant B | February 28, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Where did you find this photo of me and my Mom?
Posted by: Ellen Bloom | February 28, 2008 at 03:24 PM