I knew a lot of you would love that apron/smock (I shared here) just as much as I do, but what surprised me was all the excitement over the hanger! I've had these for ages; found them in a thrift shop in my little town. They're probably from the 50's or thereabouts. There was most likely a newspaper pattern or something for them back in the day, though I've yet to run across it. Just thought they were so cute. I guess you did too. That beautiful crochet keeps clothing from slipping off the ends. So not only cute, but handy! We like that.
What is old -- is new again--as the saying goes...and quite true for these I think. Have no idea where to source these flat wooden hangers these days. (Perhaps this could be a new cottage industry for someone?)
It's the last day of June already, can you believe it? I need to sit down long enough to finish the Bonus Designs I started for July. But...the girls and I are on our way out the door to pick strawberries this morning. There might even be jam making later in the day. Some things just can't wait.
Vicki, these are so much fun! I may have a pattern somewhere in my collection for these hangers. When I have time, I'll go through my things and see. If I do have one, I'll send it to you. Where to get the wooden hangers? I have no clue but I do find all sorts of neat stuff in my flea market travels.
Picking strawberries! I can only imagine what your home smells like when you and the girls are making strawberry jam. YUM!
Posted by: Pam Kellogg | June 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Nice little items like this used to be the kind of thing girls got at bridal showers. I acquired an album made by a young bride-to-be. I was fascinated by the gift list she had jotted down in order to write thank you notes. She received lovely household goods like a bathmat, embroidered fingertip towels and the like. Wow, have things changed! A bridal shower sure is different these days!
Posted by: Mary Ellen Nichols | June 30, 2011 at 04:03 PM
If any of your readers live in West Michigan, Spring Grove Variety Store carries them for $1 each. If you call the phone number they might ship them.
805 36th St SW
@clyde park
Wyoming, Michigan 49509
(616) 532-7198
Posted by: Lisa | June 30, 2011 at 06:18 PM
I can see why everyone loved them, So cute...
Hope you have a great weekend Vicki!
Posted by: gina | July 01, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Vicki, how funny that I visited your blog today and see those hangers! I put my crocheted hangers on my blog today, I do hope you pop by and see. They are different from these, yours are awesome! I can give you the pattern too, if you like.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | July 01, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Thanks so much Pam, if you find a pattern let me know.
The wooden hangers are old, you have to look at thrift shops and estate sales for them.
The strawberries are a little late this year, but very good. We picked 8 lbs already!
Posted by: vicki haninger | July 02, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Boy is it ever! :O)
Posted by: vicki haninger | July 02, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Thanks for the information Lisa!
$1 each sounds like a bargain!
Posted by: vicki haninger | July 02, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Thanks Gina, we are having spectacular weather so far. Enjoy the 4th!
Posted by: vicki haninger | July 02, 2011 at 10:22 PM
That is funny, I knew there must be patterns for these hangers somewhere out in the blogasphere. I don't crochet, but I know lots of people that would love to make these hangers. So thank you for sharing and stopping by today.
Posted by: vicki haninger | July 02, 2011 at 10:24 PM