#TBT August - a New Chapter

On this Throwback Thursday, the first one in August, we reflect on the blessings the year has brought us and celebrate the end of a school year and the auspice of a new one!

Throwback Thursday - Henry Myer Thread Manufacturing Co

I have not done one of these in a long while.  Recently I have been deeply immersed in threads, ordering, matching, catching sales at JoAnn's, and digging up my retired box of spools (the one's I used long before investing in serger cones).  This brought me to this little throwback...way back to 1984/85-ish.

I received a collection of these threads from my big brother back when I was in high school.  They worked just fine on my Singer 247, my very first electronic machine, that I got for Christmas (age 11 turning 12).

This was the best thread ever.  It was strong and the box mostly contained grey spools.  So over 33 years I have used this as my go-to and these are the remnants of that collection. 

Here is a bit of history on this thread.

Brand Name: Subsilk Mercerized Cotton 800 yards
Made by Henry Myer Thread Manufacturing Company, 400-412 S. Market Street, Chicago, IL

The trademark filed on July 14, 1913, recorded March 16, 1915, and it expired on December 18, 1995.

The thread spools are made of compressed foam and some of the spools still display the vat #.  Pretty cool!  I am the holder of some pretty vintage threads. 

In 1916, Mr. Myer a member of the Silk Association testified before the Federal Trade Commission in a hearing on 'misbranding charges' and 'unfair competition', in order to protect his rights in using "subsilk" trademark, thought to be misleading the consumer in believing the cotton thread was silk (1916, p. 51). 

Since the thread I received bore the 'subsilk' marking, I conclude that Mr. Myer was able to retain the trade and continue business until the time his company closed.

Hearing on Misbranding Charges. (1916). Dry Goods Economist,70(2), 51-51. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Throwback Thursday: 2005 Barbie Basket Weave Textured Suit

Beauty of Creating, "2005 - Basket Weave Suit - Seafoam"
5PC Ensemble that included: sea foam green basket weave blazer, skirt,
purse, and matching teal pumps

Before Journey Girls arrived in 2015, it was a Barbie World!  It was inspired by my sister who had this gorgeous suit, nearly identical. Eventually, I was able to get her to part ways with the suit...LOL!

There are a few vintage purses that remain from this Barbie Collection located at eBay.  The 6th Annual Detroit Doll Show is coming up in a few weeks.  All of the Barbie Collection that remains will be traveling with us!  Hurry, shop, and lurk no more!

Throwback Thursday: 2005 Barbie in Blue

Beauty of Creating, "c.2005 - Barbie in Blue"
6 PC Ensemble, Ultra Suede Coat Dress/Jacket w/ Belt, Slacks,
Blue Square-Toe Pumps, and Blue B.O.C. Signature Design Purse

Before Journey Girls arrived at B.O.C. two years, around 10 years prior, the featured model was Barbie.  And this suit ensemble came in two color palette's: blueberry (shown in picture) and red wine. 

This was a functional wardrobe, where Barbie could ditch the pantsuit look and wear the belted blazer as a dress.

There are a few vintage purses, handbags, and backpacks over at our eBay shop in a wine red, blue, black, brown, and funfetti red! 

Throwback Thursday: Spring 2016

The ensemble began as a sketch, with me discovering this 'fat quarter' of yellow with tea roses, it bloomed into a reality.  I started sketching pretty early, this photo shoot delivered around February 2016.  The ensemble did not get a showcase name.  Like so many of the clothes I make for Journey Girls, I wanted to keep it! LOL! I really did not push it out and advertise it.  Strangely, it peaked someone's interest.

The first time it sold it was a 5 PC ensemble.  When made the second one, I generously added a second pair of shoes, a pair of slingbacks as companion! 

Beauty of Creating, #tbt February 2016, 7PC ensemble that includes:
pink polo, floral yellow/pink rose colored chintz printed crop pants,
white denim jacket,a pair of pink hi-top canvas sneakers,
and a pair of pink slingbacks! 

One remains on eBay!  Only two were made for this project!

Thanks for taking the ride back through our timeline.  Shop with us anytime.  We look forward to servicing your Journey Girl ideas and inspirations!  Just drop a message here, or at one of our social media contacts on Instagram or Facebook and we'll be glad to help you bring your ideas to life!  Bye for now! ✋

Throwback Thursday: "Junior Prom" Spring/Summer 2016

I remember standing in the JoAnn's mesmerized by the 'dot' collection in such beautiful pastels, and thinking about Spring/Summer which is traditionally a prom and formal event season, starting with Easter.  

Beauty of Creating, "Junior Prom".  A semi-formal/formal
occasion dress, in light teal mini-dress with white polka dots.
Satin ribbon trim/waste bow-tie finishes.  The 8 PC ensemble also featured:
white lace knee-high socks, white sandals, underpants, and a pearl necklace!

This ensemble sold in a bulk 'direct sell' order to a platinum customer! It was such a fun project from "shop to ship". Truly, a OOAK experience!

Thank you for visiting, sharing, and shopping with us!  Visit our eBay collections for more great adventures in creating!