Since you folks are sewing vintage patterns already - you might want to know about an upcoming contest!
Patternreview.com http://sewing.patternreview.com is having a Vintage sewing pattern contest from August 1 – September 30, 2007 http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/contestreport.pl?ContestID=53 You do have to register to become a member of Patternreview.com – but registration is free. The 1st and 2nd prize for the contest is a $100 gift certification and a $50 gift certificate to www.oldpatterns.com Please see the discuss board for the rules right now. They want patterns that are from 1920 – 1980s. http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/sewingclasses/board.pl?t=23967
I can't enter the contest because I'm a sponsor. But I hope to have a moment to sew soon! I can't wait to see what is going to be sewn!