pbVintage Notions Monthlyb continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book bVintage Notions.b Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. pIn honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series bVintage Notions Monthlyb, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays and patterns. pEvery issue will include br -Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration magazine Fashion Servicebr -Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloringbr -Inspiring essays, stories student testimonialsbr -Lessons techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking millinerybr -A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams your measurementsbr pIssue Two content br -Excerpts from February 1920 is