Legumes of the Week #14

Mary Dixon Palmer, 1920, from Shorpy

• Antique patterns for all kinds of needlework, from sewing to tatting to knitting. Via WhipUp.net.

• Unclutterer shares three easy ways to straighten up your house (and computer) on weekends.

• Elsa Mora's adorable Kokeshi-inspired doll.

• Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing interviews Carolyn of Diary of a Sewing Fanatic on biases against plus-size sewers.

• My Favorite Color is Shiny comes up with a very sweet (and thrifty!) DIY Valentine's Day gift idea.

• The Happiness Projects shares 19 tips for cheering yourself up from 200 years ago.

• Fashionist, a San Francisco street style blog, showcases James and his amazing outfit for those in-between days when the weather can't decide whether it's spring or still winter.