Back in the Day

Years ago... and I am not kidding when I say years ago, I learned to crochet before I learn to sew.  My mother taught me and I remember when she use to get booklets called "The Work Basket" with a lot of different patterns and information.  My Grandmother also crochet and tatted.

I got my hands on these books and could not let them go, as these were just like the ones my mother use to get.  Most have 1948 and 1955.  I love these books.  Some of the ads in them are so funny now, but in those days it was a big deal. Here are what they look like.

These bookets have recipes in them as well as crochet patterns, gardening, etc.  It was so much fun going through them.