Hi Penny, > Did anyone receive or give some interesting Christmas presents that pertains > to historic costume?
I gave myself two gifts I forgot to mention as they weren't received till after Christmas. They aren't as interesting as the hats and photo album you received Penny. Those are some nice gifts you received that many here would appreciate. The first is the book "Women in Pants: Manly Maidens, Cowgirls, and Other Renegades" by Smith & Greig. Interesting image filled book of the 19ths and early 20th century women wearing bifurcated garments of some sort (bloomers, stovepipe pants, men's suits, etc.) and why the women wore them. Great book that is currently available for really good price (under $10). I got it as I wanted something historically accurate but not a fashion plate for doing steampunk or regular Victorian events. This is the book for inspiration on that end, and I've already finished reading the book. The other item won't start for another month, but it is lessons in doing gold work and silk embroidery, from one of the ladies involved with the embroidered Plymouth Jacket (that was so beautiful). <http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/teaching/projects/onlineclasses/index.html> I'll be taking the class on Floral Glove Needlecase, hoping it will get me to actually create the gauntlet for my hand made gloves made from one of your classes with Franchesca. That's one item I would like to finish, and finish well. I've got a late Elizabethan gown that needs the right accessory for it. <snip interesting stuff> > As usual, every year I open up my online Library subscription area for FREE. > <snip> This is wonderful! Thank you very much for this. I know what I'll be doing for a few days. :-) Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
