Hit the Motherload!!!

We went to spend Russian Christmas with Nature Boy's family in the Icebox of PA last weekend. Much fun and excitement was had, but for me one of the most exciting things was receiving this fantastic assortment of knitting and crochet tools!!!


They were given to me by one of Nature Boy's aunts who used to pursue all sorts of handicrafts (not pictured are a mostly completed needlepoint project and a half completed patchwork pillow cover). Part of the large bag of fun were these fantastic pattern booklets!


While I would love to show you each and every one, my life does not allow it (and yours should not either, at that) so here a just a sampling of faves.


This is a dress I LOVE!!! Maybe one day...


This is a MEN'S KNITTED LEISURE SUIT! Just let that sink in...



Finally, this one was featured in the Gypsy Knits pattern booklet. A two-piece knitted ensemble. Oh, if I only had the time...