AS Genie says, that Osprey is a very good start point. (I wouldn't suggest
using any Osprey for serious research for a second, as the quality of the
information varies enormously, and you have to know the subject already to know
whether you've got a decent one or not.) But I'd agree they are
I went to the Umiversity of Georgia. They have an MFA for Fabrics Design. It
was geared towards the design not the manufacture of textiles. We didn't get
into the techniccal aspects of fabric production. That included classes in
Japanese textiles, Ancient American textiles, Peruvian and world
Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
At our local faire, it is strongly suggested that closed shoes be worn, so
stuff isn't constantly getting in and also so your shoes don't inadvertently
fall off. Plain closed shoes can be found at www.landsend.com Those are what
I wear and I spend most of the day
I'd wanted to try stumpwork for ages and had on e of the Jane Nicholas books
for Christmas a couple of years ago. I found it useful, but admit I haven't
done very much stumpwork after all; I like to sew or knit while watching TV,
and find that stumpwork requires too much concentration to be
The tea of mine that the Burbidges came to was in 2004, so they were
alive and well then. I will ask a friend in Danvers, whrere they
live, if she has any news. I do know that they are on our dance
mailing list and mail hasn't been getting returned.
Katy
On 1/24/06, Penny Ladnier [EMAIL
After reading these posts about his beautiful dolls. I sent an email using
the link online asking if there was to be an exhibit in the Southeast US any
time soon. I received an email the next day stating that no exhibits were
currently planned but hope springs eternal.
Debra
What a wonderful way to record a trip! And with a yoyo (Smile)
I will indeed try to find the source re MR. Burbridge that left me with the
impression of his demise. I have a vague memory of a 'tribute' being
given...
I am having waaay too much fun with all my doll kits and the dressing of the
My Mom passed away 3 years ago. In her stash, there were yo-yos. I
made them into pillow tops at Christmas and a laptop quilt for my
niece. I still had pieces, as well as yo-yos left, so now I have a
stash of yo-yos and yo-yos to be. I knit charity items while
watching TV, and sometimes,
Hi David,
You should look for art books with danish goldage painters who went to Rome
in 1830-60.
Especially the danish painter called Christen Købke and also Vilhelm
Marstrand. They all made scenes with local romans dressed in daily wear, and
peassants two.
Bjarne
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I recommend these: http://www.bornshoes.com/asp/shoepage.asp?itemid=M4250 Not
particularly period, but generic enough not to distract, and affordable. I have
the ladies' version (http://www.bornshoes.com/asp/shoepage.asp?itemid=W2021),
and I find them very comfortable. I bought them because I
I have Mr. Burbidge's book Petite Dames des Modes which was published
last year. Fascinating book and photos to die for. Yum!
Try Amazon.com to see if it is still available.
Cindy Abel
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At 15:07 24/01/2006, you wrote:
My Mom passed away 3 years ago. In her stash, there were yo-yos. I
made them into pillow tops at Christmas and a laptop quilt for my
niece. I still had pieces, as well as yo-yos left, so now I have a
stash of yo-yos and yo-yos to be. I knit charity items
Suffolk puff = yo-yo
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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:14 AM
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] yo-yo quilts
At 15:07 24/01/2006, you wrote:
My Mom passed away 3 years ago. In her
At 16:31 24/01/2006, you wrote:
Suffolk puff = yo-yo
Is that the circle drawn up in the centre?
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My Mom passed away 3 years ago. In her stash, there were yo-yos.
final goal.
O.K. Information please - what is a yo-yo quilt - not a term used
here. But then quilting in the U.S is not
Yes, that's it.
You can see the instructions here:
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Yo-YoQuiltingBlock.html
Kim
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Subject: RE:
At 17:16 24/01/2006, you wrote:
Yes, that's it.
You can see the instructions here:
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Yo-YoQuiltingBlock.html
Kim
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David,
Can you point us to some pictures of what you're trying to reproduce?
You might find something useful here:
http://www.costumes.org/HISTORY/100pages/HATS.HTM
Tea Rose
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Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:11:58 -0500
From: David Serxner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [h-cost]
Take a small circle of fabric and do a running stitch around the edge; pull
the thread tight til the circle made by the thread is about the
circumferance of your little finger. Make sure that the raw edges are tucked
in. Flatten.
You have just made your first yo-yo. Make a jillon more and
Beth and Bob Matney wrote:
I am trying to help a friend find documentation for Soutache Braid in
the 16th century. Does anyone know of an existing example or of good
examples in period portraits?
There's close-ups of braid in the early Patterns of Fashion book, but I
don't think it's
Thought someone out there might have the need for a crimping iron. A very nice
one is available on ebay...with 5 hours to go.
Kathleen
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Those are nice, but suede. I prefer smooth leather. If you go to the website
and click on Overstocks, you find Men's Rugged Slip-on Shoes, for
$19.50. I don't know if they'll have the sizes you need, as they are
close-outs.
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Hi.
My thanks to Genie Barrett and D (Debloughcostumes)
for answering my post. I apologize for not stating up
front that I have already seen the Osprey manuals.
This is the (scant) bibliography that I have at my
disposal:
Zhongguo du dai jun rong fu shi (Ancient Chinese
Armor)
Liu, Yonghua
Brown
Wow, those are nice...thank you.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I recommend these: http://www.bornshoes.com/asp/shoepage.asp?itemid=M4250 Not
particularly period, but generic enough not to distract, and affordable. I have
the ladies' version
I'm doing a little nosing around on this subject.
Another discussion offlist brought up the issue of
support in the Elizabethan era during pregnancy. Is
there any evidence of what women did while pregnant
but not yet confined, for support? I'm sure the middle
class couldn't afford a lengthy
I know that there's a portrait of Lady Burghley in a very pregnant state
wearing a kirtle and surcoat. No idea what she's wearing as a support
garment, but from the swell of her belly (she looks about 8 months along)
I would say it's not a standard Elizabethan pair of stays.if she's
wearing
I know this is off topic, so please feel free to
answer me off line. I get the impression that several
of the members of this list reside in the United
Kingdom and I am in need of some input.
My oldest son is looking for a school in the United
Kingdom to attend for his year abroad. He is
Joannah,
What a wonderful thing your grandmother making so many quilts. I wish I
could make them that fast. It seems to take me five years to complete one.
I go to Williamsburg, VA the last weekend of every February for the quilt
show. Now the show is three-four hotels. I get inspiration
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