Why am I here . . . oh, yeah, update! July 15, 2025 16:00 2 Comments

Does that happen to you? Has it ever happened to you? You know . . . you walk into a room and wonder "Why am I here? What did I come into the pantry to retrieve?" It's been that kind of evening for me. Well. Really, that kind of year.

But one thing I can focus on: vintage patterns! I love them. I do. So much. And we just added more than 60 luscious vintage patterns to The Blue Gardenia today. You'll find something to tickle your fancy, I hope.

Simplicity 1827 is one of my favorites (and, yes, I do have them!).

This 1930s style doesn't just tickle my fancy, it makes it chuckle. If it wasn't such an ungainly and awkward word, I'd say it chortles it. Both views. And both styles could easily go from office to dinner to opera. Multi-purpose. I think I would stitch up View A first. Perhaps in this oh-so-summery orange linen blend from https://gorgeousfabrics.com/collections/linens/products/linen-blend-broadcloth-spicy-coral. 

And there are many, many others: You'll find fabulousness in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s on. If you are a Hollywood pattern fan, there are 13 additions. Blouse lovers, we have those as well. One that references Gene Tierney in Leave Her to Heaven. (OMG. That movie plays on repeat at TBG world headquarters. The book is a masterpiece as well. Just ask this fangrrl.) Yup. I think there is something for everyone! So drop by, and click on the add-to-cart button. Because Jamboree needs treats. Because he is a VERY good boy. Outstanding. Indeed.