Where I like to party in 2020! 😀 I’ll update the link party list from time to time so that the list is up-to-date. If you want to link up, click on a button and the link party opens in a new tab. Most of the link parties are for sewing, DIY crafts & recipes. But there are also year-long link-ups at the bottom of the page. Continue reading Link Party List 2020
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Top 25 Most Popular Posts Of 2019
It’s time again to share with you the posts which you enjoyed the most in 2019: the 25 most popular posts of 2019. And this is also my 1000th blog post. Yay!
Thanks so much for your visits and kind comments! 😀 It means so much to me that you take the time to read and share my posts.
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What were you’re personal favorites and what posts would you like to see in 2020? Please let me know in the comments! 😀
My 15 Favorite Blog Posts Of 2018
After sharing the 50 Most Popular Posts Of 2018, the 35 Most Popular Instagram Photos Of 2018 and My 30 Favorite Posts Of 2017, it’s time again for my 15 favorite blog posts that I published in 2018.
My 15 Favorite Blog Posts Of 2018 + Why

Beside the 1920s, the Edwardian era is my favorite historical era at the moment. I love historical hairstyles and it isn’t easy to find original hairstyle instructions from the past. So this was clearly my most favorite blog post of 2018! Continue reading My 15 Favorite Blog Posts Of 2018
How To Get Your First 1000 Instagram Followers In 2 Months
How to grow your instagram account organically from 0 to 1000 followers fast – in less than 2 months! You’ve come to the right place to learn how to get your first 1000 instagram followers.
It’s a lot of work to get your first 1000 instagram followers: it takes time and effort – every single day! These 25 proven strategies really work to seriously grow your instagram following (updated in 2020).
This is a real life example of how I grew the new instagram account of my pet @khaleesi_theblackgsd in September and October 2018 from 0 to 1000 followers in less than 2 months! Continue reading How To Get Your First 1000 Instagram Followers In 2 Months
Top 50 Most Popular Posts Of 2018
Last week I shared with you my ‘My Top 35 Most Liked Instagram Photos Of 2018‘. And today I’m sharing with you the top 50 posts that I published in 2018 and which you enjoyed the most. Please let me know in the comments which were you’re personal favorites!
Thank you for your visits and kind comments! It means so much to me that you take the time to read and share my posts. 😀 Continue reading Top 50 Most Popular Posts Of 2018
My Top 35 Most Liked Instagram Photos Of 2018
It’s time for my second instagram round-up: My most liked instagram photos of 2018!

2018 was my second year on instagram. Sometimes I hated it – because of the new instagram algorithm and the people (or bots) who play the follow-unfollow game – but overall it’s my favorite social media platform because it’s the best way to connect with like minded people!
In 2018, I hosted my first instagram historical costuming challenge:
And I participated in many sewing and historical costuming challenges: Continue reading My Top 35 Most Liked Instagram Photos Of 2018
25+ Easy & Cheap Backdrop Ideas For Blog Photography
Even if you don’t have a rustic textured table in your home for your food and craft photos or a professional photostudio for your fashion shoots, you can take professional looking pictures with these 25+ easy and cheap backdrop ideas for blog photography.
Some great DIY photo backdrops might be already lying around in your house. In this post I’ll show you what I use as backdrops for my blog photos. Some of the ideas are for DIY indoor backdrops and some are natural outdoor backdrops. Continue reading 25+ Easy & Cheap Backdrop Ideas For Blog Photography
My 25 Most Liked Instagram Pictures Of 2017
After sharing the Top 30 Most Popular Posts of my blog, I’m now sharing my first instagram roundup: the 25 most liked Instagram pictures of 2017.
2017 was my first year on instagram. There were ups and downs – sometimes I hated it 😉 – but now it’s one of my favorite social media platforms because instagram is such a great way to connect with like minded people.
My 25 Most Liked Instagram Pictures Of 2017
Thank you so much for every like, every comment and every follow! 😀 It means so much to me!
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Instagram Sewing, Embroidery & Historical Costuming Challenges
I love to take part in instagram challenges – they’re so inspiring and great to meet like-minded people!
Below you’ll find more than 25 monthly and year-long instagram sewing and historical costuming challenges. I’ll update the list from time to time to keep it up-to-date (updated in 2021).
And I’m also the host of one of the following challenges: #HistoricalApril takes place every April – it’s a historical costuming challenge!
Continue reading Instagram Sewing, Embroidery & Historical Costuming Challenges
#artdecoapril – 1920s & 1930s Historical Costuming Instagram Challenge
I’m hosting my first instagram challenge! Yay! 😀 I love instagram sewing and historical costuming challenges; they are great to meet like-minded people!
#artdecoapril is a month-long instagram challenge for the art deco period (the 1920s & 1930s).
How do I participate?
To participate, post a photo inspired by the daily prompt and tag @lina_sewhistorically and #artdecoapril. You can pick anything from the art deco period (1920s & 1930s): handmade 1920s/ 1930s dresses and accessories, original garments, makeup & hairstyles, recipes, history tidbits, paintings, photographs, movies … You can interpret the daily prompt in any way you like. Continue reading #artdecoapril – 1920s & 1930s Historical Costuming Instagram Challenge