This could be really fun to poll the list. Lurkers come out, wherever you are!
About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own? Not all that many--finances are limited, so I try to only buy the ones that are truly useful to me. Since my costuming interests are strictly 15th-16th century, that helps. Though interests are expanding, and I have done everything from t-tunics to Viking to Elizabethan for customers. I traded a pile of custom-made t-tunics for a pavilion. <What was the first one you purchased? Where did you purchase it?> My first big (and so far biggest) purchase was QEWU, about two years ago. Purchased it from a German seller via ABEbooks. <What was your most recent purchase? > "The Tudor Tailor". Next will be The Medieval Tailor's Assistant and Moda a Firenze. (I may wait and try to get that from Poison Pen Press at Pennsic) ? About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming? None What book or magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it with you. QEWU undoubtedly What is the worse costume book that you own? I know Robin has a collection! See above--I have learned enough from other people to not spend my limited funds on books I won't use Do you have a room devoted to your collection? My books are in a bookcase in my sewing room, so not directly, but yes, only computer and sewing activities happen in this room. (I understand there is a whole house attached to this room, but I think it's a dirty lie...) When did you start collecting? About when I found the SCA, so about eight or nine years ago Do you consider your collection for business or pleasure? Both Optional questions: How many sewing machines do you own? What types and age? I have an old Kenmore that is in need of minor repairs, and 1948 Singer 99k that is gorgeous and runs like a dream, a cheapo Brother that I use on a daily basis, and a Brother PE750D that does strictly embroidery. How many sewing patterns do you own? Not so many any more. I decided it was silly to hang onto most of my Big 3 patterns, when my tastes (and skills!) have gone in a more accurate direction, so I got rid of most of them. I have about 30 from the independent pattern companies (Margo Anderson, Reconstructing History, Alter Years, and Fantasy Fashion) that live in a drawer of my sewing table where they are easily accessible. Dianne _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
