Re: [h-cost] Sewing and embroidery machines

2008-05-10 Thread Vicky Simpson
I am so glad you mentioned the Designer 1 machine. I am purchasing one from a friend who bought it with all the accessories, but her health won't let her use it much. It is to be my first embroidery machine, so any advice will be greatly appreciated. She bought the extra software too, though

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Vicky Simpson
I didn't know that there were new ones out, or I would have been at Joann's too. Guess I'll have to wait until the next pattern sale as I love the green one. I'm starting on my first civil war era dress today, Simplicity 3727. Wish me luck. Vicky Cynthia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Vicky Simpson
! Thanks, Lynn On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Vicky Simpson wrote: I didn't know that there were new ones out, or I would have been at Joann's too. Guess I'll have to wait until the next pattern sale as I love the green one. I'm starting on my first civil war era dress today

[h-cost] Speaking of books magazines.......

2008-04-27 Thread Vicky Simpson
Are there any costuming magazines worthy of reading? I haven't found any. Vicky ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Speaking of books magazines.......

2008-04-27 Thread Vicky Simpson
Thanks, I'll check into it. Vicky Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 23:04 27/04/2008, you wrote: Are there any costuming magazines worthy of reading? I haven't found any. Vicky Costume the annual journal of The Costume Society http://www.costumesociety.org.uk/ in the U.K. is

[h-cost] Castle Otttis

2008-01-03 Thread Vicky Simpson
My sister is getting married March 17th at Castle Otttis in St Augustine. The wedding party and guests are asked to dress period. My question is - What period? I've searched the site ( http://www.castleotttis.com/index.html ) and can't really find any specific year or time period. I do know

Re: [h-cost] fabric sale

2007-02-05 Thread Vicky Simpson
Thanks for the link! I don't shop there often, but like to save money when I do. Does anyone know a good source for a lightweight wool to made into a cape/robe? Vicky Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most of you are probably already on the Joann's mailing list, but for those who aren't,

Re: [h-cost] RE: victorian wedding clothes,

2007-01-05 Thread Vicky Simpson
I had not seen them, thank you for sharing. They are beautiful. Vicky otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have probably seen these but just in case, Victorian wedding dresses http://tinyurl.com/y2eg4f http://tinyurl.com/y92ao6 http://tinyurl.com/y5aaga

[h-cost] Nylon chiffon

2006-10-04 Thread Vicky Simpson
Do you know of a source for nylon (or rayon) chiffon? Vicky www.southerngracedesigns.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com