I don’t talk very much about this project o’mine, because everyone knows the stereotype of the person who makes loads of plans to do something amazing and talks about it incessantly but never gets around to doing it. I don’t want to fall into that trap! But I do think about it a lot of … Continue reading The Grand Project
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Book Bundle No. 2: Marie Antoinette
The Marie Antoinette bundle contains two hardcovers, one by Hilaire Belloc and one by Bernardine Kielty. Belloc's biography was originally written in the very early twentieth century, and it's not an easy read. However, it's also pro-Marie Antoinette and is considered a classic. Here's a sample, given on the back cover: She had preserved her … Continue reading Book Bundle No. 2: Marie Antoinette
1912 Project – Ladies Skirt, Pattern #0162
I received my first pattern for the Vintage Pattern Lending Library 1912 Project back in June, but didn't get around to starting because of Reasons. I think I'd originally wanted to make it full-size for myself to wear, but, er, that would require getting myself some suitable fabric. Whereas I have a lot of scraps … Continue reading 1912 Project – Ladies Skirt, Pattern #0162
Photos and Considerations
Lately I've been thinking about what I want to do re: costuming. Several weeks ago, when I went to the Saratoga Battlefield for the Artificer's Weekend, I decided that I really was going to start going to events. The next weekend was Defiance and Independence at Fort Ticonderoga, and I was all set to go … Continue reading Photos and Considerations
Congratulations, Kelly!
Hey, Kelly! You've won the Complete Family Sewing Book! Please email me at aspiring.star@gmail.com with your address, and I can get it to you as soon as possible.
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