Box of Treasures!

Last Thursday was one of my favourites days of the month - Seven Hills Womens Institute day!  It was a brilliant meeting with a Pampered Chef Party but best of all...........a bake tasting!!! More on that to come at a later date.  Todays blog is about a box of goodies given to me by my lovely friend!  The box itself is a vintage gem and I am sure I will find a use for it:

 I opened it up and inside was an absolute treasure trove of patterns - knitting, sewing and even wordwork for the Mr!

 There were some brilliant Knitting patterns, some to definately put on the pile to make for Bubs when he/she gets bigger.  Love this bobble hat!

 And if Bubs is a girl, what more could dhe want than a dress with rabbits on?

And one for me this Winter, love a good cap:

 There were a few magazines and supliments with brilliant front covers, adverts and articles.  I absolutely love this 'Womens Mirror' front cover from the 1960s, who wouldn't:

 There were some brilliant sewing patterns too, including these 1970s stunners including a jump suit, knee length skirt and super bell sleeved mini dress!

And not forgetting the man of the house, I can just imagine the Mr in this:

And again, while the lady of the house is knitting or sewing away, heres something to keep the man occupied, build some furniture!  Here is a pattern and instructions for this drinks cabinet/storage unit:

 And to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what this is!

And not only did she bring me a box of vintage treasures for me to rummage through, a present for Bubs!  A full set of Animals of Farthing Wood books!! This was one of my favourite TV programs when I was little, but its ok, she's checked, nothing grim happens in them!

 So thank you very much Mrs Hague!