The NorthWesternBelle

This beautiful vintage afghan is on its way to NC as of Friday! This gray and red beauty was part of our very first vintage inventory acquisition earlier this year. I'm actually pretty sad to see it go, but I'm sure its new home will love it a lot! It's built in a BLO SC (back-loop single crochet, for those of you who don't speak crochet), which is a classic technique. My mom has had a BLO SC afghan since before I was born! I actually found a great tutorial on YouTube for this chevron pattern. I'm going to give it a shot on either a lap or a baby afghan soon (Christmas colors might be awesome!), because I finally finished the massive ripple afghan I've been working on for over a year now! Behold: The color in this photo isn't good because one of my bedroom lights is out. Still, you can see, it covers my queen size bed no problem because it's actually more like king-sized. In any case, it's a fantastic blanket that my hubby loves a lot, a...

Handmade Crochet Afghan - Cream, Mint Green & Coral - 46X63 - Twin/Throw Price : $ 12.70 [View Detail]

It's officially September, which is totally weird, because I swear it was just barely May like two days ago. Strangely enough, I'm actually kind of excited for the cold weather this year. Perhaps because I turned 29 this year (the first time), the novelty of summer wore off more quickly than in previous years, and now I'm actually excited for the cold weather! That never happens. I'm a summer baby (literally), and I've worshiped the sun my whole life, but now I'm ready for cozy sweaters and warm food and, mostly, HALLOWEEN! Can. Not. Wait. Anyhow. August was an amazing month for The NWB! I'll admit that I was starting to lose faith at the beginning of the month, thinking that this whole online retail thing was too much work for not enough reward. Well, I was wrong. Gloriously, awesomely, thankfully wrong. Five vintage afghans and one handmade baby quilt were sold between eBay and Etsy in August, plus a few pieces of clothing that I happened to have layin...

Another beautiful vintage blanket sold over the weekend, this time on Etsy! So pretty and soft! That makes three Etsy sales in one month, plus five on eBay. Eight sales in the month of August means that another inventory trip is in order. Hopefully I'll get to do that this weekend. I really hope the trend continues, and that it's only a matter of days before my first handmade crochet item is purchased. Good things do come to those who work their asses off! Thanks for looking, Loves! Always Yours, The NWB

You guys. I might be freaking out a little. Three blankets, including one that was made by The NWB, sold today on eBay! And one that shipped this week from a sale last week... The blue one sold last week and shipped out on Monday...count it! I can't tell you how excited I am! Crossing my fingers that the trend continues... Thanks for looking, Loves! Always Yours, The NWB

Handmade Crochet Afghan - Cream, Mint Green & Coral Time left : 2d 20h 3m Price : $ 15.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Handmade Crochet Baby Afghan - Chevron Ripple - Pastel Blue & Pink with White Time left : 2d 20h 30m Price : $ 10.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Handmade Crochet Baby Afghan - Green & White Crochet Thread Time left : 23h 56m 28s Price : $ 8.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Handmade Crochet Baby Blanket - Popcorn Stitch - Pink Blue Green Yellow White Time left : 4h 32m 2s Price : $ 10.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Handmade Crochet Chevron Afghan - Shades of Gray w/Dark Red Time left : 23h 58m 12s Price : $ 8.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Two Etsy sales and one eBay sale (plus a bid on an auction that ends next week) is a record for this part-time crafter! It's probably not very much to be excited about, but hey, just let me have this moment, okay? Thanks :) On Saturday I woke up to an order for vintage buttons. Last night, possibly the most gorgeous vintage afghan in my inventory was snatched up by a lucky Etsy shopper. If every week were like this week I'd really be okay with it! Hopefully now that we're headed into the colder months I'll be selling more of these vintage beauties on the regular. It also tells me that my prices are finally in the range that they should be. It only took me about six months to figure THAT out. It's an ongoing struggle, obviously, seeing as I'm still trying to sell something I made myself. I think that I've got some Halloween things coming soon that will bridge that gap. Thanks for looking, Loves! Always Yours, The NWB

Vintage Handmade Crochet Throw Blanket - Antique Handmade Afghan - Light Blue Time left : 6d 11h 48m Price : $ 8.50 [View Detail] So beautiful and very, very soft! This light blue throw blanket is perfect for any couch. Loose shell stitch design makes for great temperature control. 26 X 60 inches. Acrylic, so it's going to last forever. In fantastic condition; practically new! Likely 1970s or 80s. No holes, tears, pulls or stains. Might as well come out of a high-end vintage shop: a steal at this price! Washable and very clean. Freshly laundered and ready to ship.

Handmade Crochet Baby Blanket - Popcorn Stitch - Pink Blue Green Yellow White Time left : 6d 11h 36m Price : $ 10.00 [View Detail] This handmade crochet baby afghan is seriously gorgeous! Shades of pink, blue, green and yellow in a popcorn stitch that gives it bulk and a great texture. This gem makes for an amazing baby shower gift. The acrylic yarn is durable and completely washable - must haves for babies! Measures 32" by 36" and in perfect condition. No pilling, tears, stains, pulls or holes.

Handmade Crochet Afghan - Cream, Mint Green & Coral Time left : 2d 3h 8m Price : $ 15.00 [View Detail] This beautiful vintage throw is so pretty! The color combination is just right, and the condition is perfect! No tears, stains, holes, pilling or pulls. Likely acrylic. Long twin sized, 46" by 63" plus six inches of fringe on each side. Perfect thrown over a couch or on the end of any bed for extra warmth.

Handmade Crochet Baby Afghan - Chevron Ripple - Pastel Blue & Pink with White Time left : 2d 2h 28m Price : $ 10.00 [View Detail] The waves are coming in! This beautiful vintage ripple afghan is made in baby colors, but it could be a lapghan too! Pastel blue and pink with white. Acrylic. Measures 35" by 40". Great condition! No pilling/tears/stains/pulls/holes/loose threads.

Vintage Crochet Chevron Afghan - Shades of Gray w/Dark Red Time left : 5h 39m 54s Price : $ 8.00 [View Detail] Perfect for any boy's room or mancave! This chevron throw in shades of gray is capped with dark red on each end for an unexpected pop of color. The texture is wonderful, and the condition is excellent. Light pilling, no tears/stains/holes or pulls. Measures 47" by 49".

Vintage Crochet Baby Afghan - Green & White Time left : 5h 38m 9s Price : $ 8.00 [View Detail] This beautiful vintage baby afghan is perfect for any baby! Light green and cream crochet thread makes for a lacy and elegant design that is still completely washable. In excellent condition with a scalloped edge and no tears/stains/holes. 43 X 50 inches.

When I go hunting for pieces to add to my Vintage Crochet Inventory I look for pieces that were well constructed and have been well cared for. Of course, I'm not going to spill any secrets about where I find these lovely pieces of fiber art, but I will say that I have a favorite that never lets me down. This week I had the chance to stop in while my husband was at an appointment. I came out with an armload of amazing, vintage, handmade afghans which have been freshly laundered and listed for sale. Check them out! This popcorn stitch baby afghan is seriously beautiful! The Hubs kept saying it looks like Fruit Loops in milk...and I can't argue! Shades of pink, blue, green and yellow with white variegated acrylic yarn. So bright, soft and in excellent condition. No pilling, stains, tears, holes or pulls. Get it on Etsy or make a bid on eBay . Believe it or not, I actually bought a KNIT blanket. I know, I know. How could I? Well, just look at it! Pastel yellow with such an...

Today is the last day to take advantage of Coupon Code VINTAGE0617 for 25% off all vintage afghans on Etsy! Act fast to get any of these great afghans at ridiculously low prices! Thanks for looking, loves! Always Yours, TheNWB

Did I mention I love my ArtRage drawing app? Get 25% off all vintage afghans on Etsy now through June 30, 2014 using the coupon code above! The prices on most items have been drastically reduced for quick sale! Mostly, I want to get them out of inventory so that I can start buying more LOL Take a look at the entire selection by clicking on the "Vintage Crochet Afghans" tab above. You can also find most of them up for auction on eBay for the next week. When I go hunting for vintage crochet items, I only select pieces that are well finished and in excellent condition. All of the ones currently available are clean with no tears, holes, rips or pulls, and all loose ends are sewn in (either originally or by me when necessary). Little to no pilling, and all are machine washable. To think of the hours spent by the anonymous hooker on each is mind boggling. It's actually kind of difficult for me to part with some of them; the seafoam green chevron afghan with tassels...