More Gifts You Can Make - American Thread Company, Star Gift Book 150 - Part 2

Here's some more goodies from American Thread Company, More Gifts You Can Make, Star Gift Book 150 for your Christmas decorating and those last few gifts. Stock up on gold sequins, red felt, wire and ribbon and of course, mistletoe!

More Gifts You Can Make - American Thread Company, Star Gift Book 150

Here at What-I-Found Headquarters we try to provide you with all the finest in projects and ideas for your holiday gift giving. We have really found some treasures in this undated American Thread Co. Star Booklet.
You can find instructions for a wild Yak Yak, The Chi Chi Bonnet (modeled on balloons) Swedish Embroidery for your towels and The Gift Doily worked in Silver, Green and Red Spangle.
Where else can you find content like this?

(And remember if you want to actually make any of these you will want to click twice to see the fine print)

Famous Fashion Designers Inspired by Silverware! - 1940 Better Homes and Gardens

Just in time for Christmas, "Community Plate - Leadership in Design Authority" shows us the silverware that inspired Balenciaga, Molyneux, Schiaparelli and Lelong to create these gowns.
Mind you, it was the silverware that came first...but thank goodness these mere dress designers had such inspiration!

BALENCIAGA took his style inspiration for this creation from Coronation* by Community ... the best loved pattern of all!

MOLYNEUX was inspired by the jewel like flower design of the loveliest pattern of the year...the new Milady*byCommunity.

SCHIAPARELLI created this exciting, dramatic gown, inspired by the exciting, deeply carved pattern, Forever*by Community.

LELONG designed this superbly simple gown in honor of the superbly simple pattern... Lady Hamilton* in Community Plate.

Last Minute Gifts - Kleenex Box Covers!

Since Christmas is coming up soon you may be needing some last minute gift ideas. Well, the good folks at Kleenex have a whole booklet of swell designs for covering Kleenex boxes. Who wouldn't appreciate one of these under the tree?
Shown here are the instructions for the "Fair Lady" and others are shown below. The intro is by Mary Brooks Picken - "Internationally known sewing authority" and she points out the "importance of blending or matching slip cover colors with Kleenex tissue colors."

And if you'd like more ideas...

Festive Party Dresses - 1958 Good Housekeeping

Here are three choices from Simplicity for 'Yuletide Magic' to wear to the big party of the season!

Your Christmas List - 1958 Good Housekeeping

Maybe you haven't made out your list for Santa. Here are some wonderful suggestions from Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1958.
Do you want a hair dryer, new kitchen pots and pans, new scales (the gift with the lift), or an extension phone? I hope you can drop hints and get all the special presents for modern living so you can live relaxed!

You'll Want It For Christmas! - 1958 Good Housekeeping

"What a Christmas gift!"
Nobody said you couldn't have a present too...you could use this to leave a hint...

Make It With Sequins, Trims, and Glitter - 1965 Oldies but Goodies!

"Almost every department, dime, and hobby store carries supplies of sequins, shells, rickrack, gold braid, and other trimmings; as well as glue, and glitter of all colors. Combine these items with Christmas ornaments and beads, tinsel, metallic string, foil, and other seasonal package or tree decorations, and you can make many clever gifts, party centerpieces, and gay decorations for your home this coming holiday."
Since I was around in 1965 these bring back memories for me, but if you are a youngster these crafts might be new, or at least new for your kids. Have fun!

Fashion To The Rescue - 1958 Good Housekeeping

"At the very last minute, you discover, to your horror, that an important gift is still unbought or that you have nothing to wear for the Big Day."
This top only works if you have that chaise to lean on...but if you are OK in the lavish furniture department then by all means make this "flattering little party top"!

You Can Make The Most Beautiful Stole - 1958 Good Housekeeping

"For the gala season, transform a length of lovely satin into a rich, sweeping stole that could be the happiest kind of surprise for someone special."
You could make this for that someone special or even for yourself, be ready for Christmas parties or New Years galas!

Make Belle Of The Ball Skirts - 1958 Good Housekeeping

"For the biggest evenings, little ball gowns are simply sweeping skirts of tulle, richly trimmed, and worn with minimal matching tops."
All it takes is 10 yards of tulle and some 'rich trimming' to make something for YOU this year!

Gifts, Novelties and Toys - 1949 Lily Design Book

"For Children's Laughter - Five Easily Made and Washed Toys". From Lily Design Book 23 First Edition Copyright 1949. But these ideas are timeless!

The Party's Never Over!

Today is my Birthday...so everybody celebrate!

Make Christmas Angels - 1966 KAP Kraft Books

"Nine little heralders to grace your home."

Christmas Cards - Make Them Yourself! 1966 - KAP Kraft Books

"You can know real happiness when you make a special card for someone nice, even if you cannot afford a gift"