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serendipity in hi straw, 1970

Serendipityinhistraw

"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)

Comments

Oh my, a straw maxi vest.

How, um...

interesting.

i love how they show *everything* in one picture.

That is the most fabulous photo I've ever seen.

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.

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.

Where did you find this photo of me and my Mom?

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