Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?
well, h-cost. I got v.8 of the Kalamazoo papers for my birthday back on Dec 4. I got (for Himself) a couple more steampunk patterns for my Mad Scientist wanna'be, 8-). Myself, I mostly got children's illustrator books, and a few cookery bookeries, but quite satisfied overall. well, Himself is researching steampunk era undergarments for me as medical adventures a few years ago left me in need of VERY baggy unders; that may turn into something sewing-related. oh yeah, we went into one of the fabric storage cupboards to review what we already have, re his new patterns, and almost killed ourselves on the musties. literally. he's still not sleeping well (too cloggy from moldy-spore-y yutch); I'm still laundering, 2 washes, both with hunters scent-killer additive! seems to be working so far, but I'm mostly only through the 100 % cotton-for-home-made patterns stash. it seems that pieces that still have original sizing in them are mostly OK. and, SO FAR, the woolens seem to be mostly OK... can hardly wait to get this cupboard re-built with improved ventilation; to unpack the OTHER cupboard! chimene On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:16 PM, Pierre Sandy Pettinger wrote: We've seen no messages since December 18 - is everyone really that busy? not really, it was quiet, but I have a couple of dozen posts for the intervening period... Typical post-holiday question - What costume goodies did you get this year? I got Steampunk Fashion by Spurgeon Vaughan Ratcliffe. what do you think of it? my steampunker has VERY decided ideas about what works and what doesn't, and has the sewing background to back up his preferences. ... ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?
Nah, it all ended after the Mayan calender. Didn't you notice? -C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?
I worked through the whole Christmas season--5 shifts in row at Christmas, as well as NY Day. My son gave me a fabulous book on 19th C. Photography, and I got other beady and fabric presents that are delightful. From daughter and grandson (now 2 1/2 years) a customized calendar with photos. My rpesent to myself was back in early November--an 1887 bustle dress, with beaded, embroidered appliques, and the actual photo of the woman wearing the dress. Im giving it a party on Feb. 16th here atmy home, but don't know how to post the invitation for eveyone! My best present is that I am now part-time at work, 2 shifts a week, and hoping to make a dent in the home front, and work on the cabin. I see LOTS more quilting and beading in my future. Right now, getting ready for work today, and this week, packing for Arisia. Yours in costuming,Lisa A On Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:16:27 -0600 Pierre Sandy Pettinger costu...@radiks.net writes: We've seen no messages since December 18 - is everyone really that busy? Typical post-holiday question - What costume goodies did you get this year? I got Steampunk Fashion by Spurgeon Vaughan Ratcliffe. Also a bunch of cooking gadgets. Sandy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?
I just found out about this: http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/ from a friend's post on Facebook. I'm going to try it--a fortnightly sewing challenge. So far, it is spurring me on to actually make some long-contemplated things, use stuff in my stash, and try a couple of new things, too. We'll see if I make it through the year, though. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Pierre Sandy Pettinger costu...@radiks.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 7:48 pm Subject: [h-cost] Is anyone there? We've seen no messages since December 18 - is everyone really that busy? Typical post-holiday question - What costume goodies did you get this year? I got Steampunk Fashion by Spurgeon Vaughan Ratcliffe. Also a bunch of cooking gadgets. Sandy International Costumers' Guild Archivist http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Great looking blog, thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW On Jan 7, 2013, at 12:28 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I just found out about this: http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/ from a friend's post on Facebook. I'm going to try it--a fortnightly sewing challenge. So far, it is spurring me on to actually make some long-contemplated things, use stuff in my stash, and try a couple of new things, too. We'll see if I make it through the year, though. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Pierre Sandy Pettinger costu...@radiks.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 7:48 pm Subject: [h-cost] Is anyone there? We've seen no messages since December 18 - is everyone really that busy? Typical post-holiday question - What costume goodies did you get this year? I got Steampunk Fashion by Spurgeon Vaughan Ratcliffe. Also a bunch of cooking gadgets. Sandy International Costumers' Guild Archivist http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Steampunk Fashion
At 03:35 AM 1/7/2013, you wrote: On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:16 PM, Pierre Sandy Pettinger wrote: Typical post-holiday question - What costume goodies did you get this year? I got Steampunk Fashion by Spurgeon Vaughan Ratcliffe. what do you think of it? my steampunker has VERY decided ideas about what works and what doesn't, and has the sewing background to back up his preferences. ... chimene It's visually great. It's really a showcase of various steampunk designers and their creations - not a how to book at all. But the creations are amazing. Another one that was on my list (but I didn't get) is: Steampunk your Wardrobe by Calista Taylor. However, after reading the description and reviews on Amazon, it appears to be for a beginner, not for a serious, experienced costumer, so I'll probably skip it. Sandy International Costumers' Guild Archivist http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
