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Shoulder Tie Topper. A versatile young girl's ensemble to create with coordinating fabrics. The topper can be worn as a dress or a tunic with the ruffled cropped pants. The shorter version can be paired with the pant or shorts. As seasons change accent with a tee-shirt.

Vintage Pincushions These pin cushions are made using downloadable vintage artwork printed onto fabric. They are embellished with vintage lace, buttons, and filled with either lavender potpourri or emery. They can store your pins or sharpen them. The pattern includes instructions to download two of the vintage artwork pieces shown that you can print onto printable fabric using an ink jet printer. The remainder of the images shown are available at www.thevintageworkshop.com. Approximate sizes of pincushions range from 3" to 5 1/2" in diameter.

InVested in Style: Invest in style indeed with these two great fashion accessories that provide you with a signature look and add a touch of coverage. A lower hip length version is constructed with denim jeans bound in bandana print cotton. It closes just left of center with four unique fasteners - soft leather loops that thread through oversized eyelets and slip over buttons. The second style is cut a bit shorter, resting at mid hip. Crafted from a trio of cottons and anchored with a contrasting binding, this fun accent piece is secured with four unrelated buttons. These two looks transcend the seasons and are easy to wear over t-shirts or cold weather garments.

Yo-Yo Bunny: Instructions and patterns for two lovable bunnies. A 12" tall yo-yo bunny whose body is created with two sizes of yo-yos strung together with thick thread and attached to a stuffed head with floppy ears. Also included in this pattern is a 2 1/2" x 7" stuffed bunny. Yo-yo maker templates used were Clover's size large (yellow) and extra-large (orange).

Placket Jacket: Current, stylish and classically retro describe this cropped sleeve jacket with contrasting cuff. The slightly swing silhouette sports a placket front displaying a parade of mismatched buttons. Wear the jacket open to reveal the unexpected accent of the placket fabric beneath. Back accent belt is suspended through a trio of carriers. Crafted without hems or facings, instructions are provided for constructing from recycled denim jeans or menswear woolens with serged edges or from complementary quilt shop cottons delightfully finished with a petite binding.

Pieced Pincushions: These pincushions are a modern version of a vintage household accessory. Filled with lavender potpourri they can also be used as a sachet for your unmentionable's drawer. Have fun with them using scraps of fabrics from your favorite sewing projects and embellishing them using your stockpile of old buttons. Make a memory!

Sister Smocks: Chic little girl's garments that are easy and fun to make from an assortment of coordinating fabrics. They can be worn as a sundress, jumper or topper with a t-shirt and pants. The easy construction and fit lends itself to the most novice sewer. Doll dress pattern sold separately from Indygo Junction (Dolly Dress-up Ij804).

Every Day Dish Towels: Dish towel designs featuring the days of the week were a favorite motif from the late 1920s through the 1940s. Decorated with endearing embroidered drawings and appliquéd details. This collection features daily events - laundry, ironing, sewing, grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking and prayer. The designs are approximately 6" x 9" and can be used for an assortment of applications. A perfect hostess gift or house warming gift!

Grommet Grab Bag: Sporting four stylish grommets on each side, this chic shoulder hand bag offers plenty of room and several interior pocket spaces. Two variations of handles, a single cord fabric covered handle and a braided fabric version are included. The front and back center seams are prefect for adding decorative machine stitches to dress up this bag. Try making the purse with several coordinating fat quarters for an interesting color blocked style. Finished size is approximately 15 1/2" wide at base and tapers to 12" wide at top x 12" tall x 3 1/2" deep, excluding handles.

Easy Silhouette Jacket: A uniquely seamed jacket with a flattering subtle shape is offered in two lengths. An optional staggered hemline with extended back panel conceals. Three sleeve styles, an eclectic medley of closures, and a cleverly constructed back belt option are included. Embellishment techniques, including needle felting, provide the jaunty details you desire to render it your own. A relaxed design, allowing easy fit at bust.

Artistic Topper: A vintage-inspired topper with updated and decidedly current details. This versatile, trapeze style garment is unlined with raglan sleeves and an inverted back pleat. Go long or short, selecting the mid-hip length or the upper thigh length version. Both taper gradually down to center back for added coverage and dramatic flair. An oversized collar is offered in a pointed or rounded silhouette. An optional pocket style is provided to further enhance your creation.

The Boulevard Bag: A Mary Ann Donze Design. A soft-sided shoulder bag that cinches closed for security but opens wide for easy access. Encircled with fabric-covered cotton cording that also forms the double shoulder straps. Upper band and sides sport extra-large metal eyelets laced with drawstring. Includes one large interior pocket and a divided second pocket. Make it in a variety of contrasting fabrics and/or recycled denim. Approximate measurements are 14" high x 15" wide x 5" deep, excluding handles.

Permission Purses: A Jerilynn Lijewski Design. This pattern gives you permission to have fun with the decorative stitches on your sewing machine, decorative threads, circular embroidery attachments, and felted wool fabrics. Instructions include hints on how to turn stitched squares into purses that will give you permission to bask in the guaranteed compliments. Both the diamond shaped purse and the lunch tote style are included.