my mom taught me to sew patchwork. I had an idea that it was a little boring hobby, but it's actually relaxing. (However I try to keep a little distance from the more "romantic, traditional and proffesional" look! See under "craft" in the label. Look here to find NICE FABRICS. And HERE (thanks Lisa for the link). And HERE
In this" doll book" you can find all the recipes for makeing the perfect family (unfortunately only "the knitting way"...;) ). Starts with clothes for the wedding, then excursions for forest and beach, and clothes for everyday life as well as festivities. The book is from 1969. cute and funny!