Daily Archives: March 10, 2018

Wear and When 1880 United States A Long Winter in Dakota Territory A Long Winter in Dakota Territory, the first book in Thimbles and Acorns Wear and When series, features sewing patterns for a twelve piece wardrobe inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book “The Long Winter”. The patterns include the […]

Wear and When ~1880~ A Long Winter in Dakota Territory

March 10, 2018 in Posts by Shari

George Washington, Commander-in-Chief, by Shari Fuller, Thimbles and Acorns — GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF EXPERIENCED By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl® and Other Similarly Sized Dolls On May 10, 1775, George Washington attended the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia dressed in a snappy blue and buff uniform that had been adopted by Virginia’s militia. The colors […]

1770-04 ~ George Washington, Commander-in-Chief

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Union Suit INTERMEDIATE By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time®, WellieWishers™, Kidz ‘n’ Cats, Little Darling, Hearts for Hearts Girls, and Other Similarly Sized Dolls Brave the winter in this Laura Ingalls Wilder inspired Union Suit. Union suits first came on the market as […]

1880-05 ~ Union Suit

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

The Long Winter Coat and Hood EXPERIENCED By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time®, WellieWishers™, and Other Similarly Sized Dolls Brave the winter in this Laura Ingalls Wilder inspired Victorian Era coat and hood. The fully lined coat has a flared back […]

1880-04 ~ The Long Winter Coat and Hood

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Charlotte INTERMEDIATE By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl® and Other Similarly Sized Dolls This two piece outfit had its origins in the back country beyond the Blue Ridge Mountain in the early 18th century. A unique combination of European and Native American dress, it became […]

1870-04 ~ Charlotte

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Renaissance Faire Side Laced Kirtle INTERMEDIATE By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl® and Other Similarly Sized Dolls This two piece outfit had its origins in the back country beyond the Blue Ridge Mountain in the early 18th century. A unique combination of European and Native […]

1870-06 ~ Town Girl

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Country Girl EASY By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time®, WellieWishers™, Little Darlings, Hearts for Hearts Girls, and Other Similarly Sized Dolls Although the lack of goods and the means to procure them meant a homesteader’s wardrobe needed to be durable and serviceable, […]

1870-07 ~ Country Girl

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Renaissance Faire Side Laced Kirtle INTERMEDIATE By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time® and Other Similarly Sized Dolls This two piece outfit had its origins in the back country beyond the Blue Ridge Mountain in the early 18th century. A unique combination […]

1550-01 ~ Side Laced Kirtle

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Prairie Rose Bonnet EASY By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit Girls and Women in sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large Complement your dolls Prairie Rose Ensemble with a matching bonnet for yourself! This PDF pattern is available exclusively through Pixie Faire. To […]

1870-05 ~ Prairie Rose Bonnet

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari

Prairie Rose INTERMEDIATE By Thimbles and Acorns Available in one size designed to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time®, WellieWishers™ and Other Similarly Sized Dolls. Get in touch with your inner Laura as you sew up this charming 1870s prairie inspired dress, apron and bonnet ensemble. The dress features a gathered […]

1870-03 ~ Prairie Rose

March 10, 2018 in Patterns / Patterns and Supplies / Posts / Thimbles and Acorns Patterns by Shari