In which we return to our Vintage Crafty Awesome programming…

Here’s a McCall’s from 1978 – just before craft began falling into that 1980’s nadir of country geese and dusty pink-and-blue. But in ‘78, there was still awesome to be had.

Awesome tinged with things to come, but still awesome.

But first, let’s pause a moment and consider this amazing photo styling. Good thing there are no angry bulls in the neighborhood, is all I’m saying.

I sure do like this idea, though – a modular dollhouse, constructed of various-sized cardboard boxes. It’s simple and cute, and a child could re-arrange the rooms. How fun!

These were the whole reason I bought this magazine. They look like bargello on aida cloth – a hybrid of needlepoint and counted cross stitch. And I love the shapes.

At the opposite end of the scale, I have to say this latch-hook stocking gave me pause. Wouldn’t it weigh about ten pounds empty?

Yay! A new entry in the Exasperated, Crochet-Covered Baby Museum, which has sadly languished this year. (Another entry here.

…Even more tomorrow!