Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts?
This fall, I made myself a long [to the ankle] cotton robe to bum around the house in when I don't want to get dressed. I found some great and interesting batiks and some wonderfully outrageous African prints so I'm making everybody one. They take about 8 hours to prepare, cut and sew [one work day I guess] if I take my timenot bad. I've got about a dozen to make all together [4 are done] Doing them up right with French seams and, some that it is impossible to match the pattern on patch pockets, get welt pockets. So everyone gets one of those and I bought them all an iPod Shuffle too and an artsy fartsy 2008 calendar. Seejust get everyone the SAME THING! [well, I did pick fabrics with the recipients in mind... and the artists on the calendars.] **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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At 08:52 PM 11/24/2007, you wrote: Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff I'm still working on my embroidered Elizabethan commission and cursing my embroidery machine for dying so I have to do this embroidery BY HAND (and it's elaborate, too.) But just yesterday, the new motor arrived for my Singer 99K so at least part of today will be spent plugging that little beauty in and playing with it! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Maybe a breaker bar and a lg extension cord? Ceit From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Frank A Thallas Jr Sent: Sat 11/24/2007 8:52 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Embroidery? MACHINE?!? What manner of sorcery is THIS? G Sounds like you're gonna have fun with the new one, thoughsomeday maybe, when we can plug in more than 2 things in our house without the circuit breakers popping...G Liadain Little house on the prairie THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dianne Greg Stucki Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 4:47 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? At 08:52 PM 11/24/2007, you wrote: Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff I'm still working on my embroidered Elizabethan commission and cursing my embroidery machine for dying so I have to do this embroidery BY HAND (and it's elaborate, too.) But just yesterday, the new motor arrived for my Singer 99K so at least part of today will be spent plugging that little beauty in and playing with it! Dianne ___ 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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Yup. Got that just as standard operating procedure. Just no empty outlets any more... Liadain THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rickard, Patty Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:55 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Maybe a breaker bar and a lg extension cord? Ceit From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Frank A Thallas Jr Sent: Sat 11/24/2007 8:52 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I'm handsewing some baby doll clothes from the 1960's, from?the Simplicity recent re-issues for my daughters Christmas box (or should that be huge stocking?!).? Handsewing them because I am doing jury service, and most of the time is spent waiting around.? Regards Jayne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 5.04pm Subject: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? I'm making dresses for my granddaughters--I was inspired by some very expensive dresses in an upscale children's shop in Las Vegas--I can make something like that, I said. Well, the original intent was to use what was in my stash, but one of the pieces of fabric was so badly off grain (it has a printed design) that I just couldn't use it, and what I bought instead didn't match color-wise, and I didn't have enough of another; so, after my 4th trip to JoAnn's this afternoon, I'll be about done. But I do have enough trims in my stash, and some usable fabrics. The dresses have a print bodice, solid white skirt, and dark solid sleeves--one is navy blue, one red. The skirt has three rows of assorted trim in white and the color, the sleeve has another white trim around the edge, and each also has yet another trim around the neckline. The red and white one is almost done and is shaping up nicely. The navy bodice is done, but the 4th trip to JoAnn's is for skirt fabric for it. After this, I'm done sewing again for a while. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Get a FREE AOL Email account with unlimited storage. Plus, share and store photos and experience exclusively recorded live music Sessions from your favourite artists. Find out more at http://info.aol.co.uk/joinnow/?ncid=548. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Oooo, cool project! (And I hope an interesting trial, so you are not too bored...) Liadain THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? I'm handsewing some baby doll clothes from the 1960's, from?the Simplicity recent re-issues for my daughters Christmas box (or should that be huge stocking?!).? Handsewing them because I am doing jury service, and most of the time is spent waiting around.? Regards Jayne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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At 02:13 PM 11/25/2007, you wrote: Embroidery? MACHINE?!? What manner of sorcery is THIS? G It is a wondrous thing, this sorcery--except when you have spent months planning out the designs for this outfit (it is for Carnevale in Venice, and accuracy is not a requirement) and then the bloody machine DIES in the middle of it! If I wasn't in a hurry, I'd be enjoying the process, and I'm thinking of making some hand-embroidered garb for myself (in a slightly more leisurely fashion) after I'm done with this but WAAAH I want my machine! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Heh. Machines seem to do that, yep. But even by hand, if there's a deadline, something comes up - kittens, puppies, kids, broken body partsG Liadain Getting ready top watch Hogfather on TV in one hour YAY THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dianne Greg Stucki Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 3:52 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? At 02:13 PM 11/25/2007, you wrote: Embroidery? MACHINE?!? What manner of sorcery is THIS? G It is a wondrous thing, this sorcery--except when you have spent months planning out the designs for this outfit (it is for Carnevale in Venice, and accuracy is not a requirement) and then the bloody machine DIES in the middle of it! If I wasn't in a hurry, I'd be enjoying the process, and I'm thinking of making some hand-embroidered garb for myself (in a slightly more leisurely fashion) after I'm done with this but WAAAH I want my machine! Dianne ___ 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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Holiday gifts, hah! I just finished making may daughter's Dickens dress and hat. She said she wanted to make it herself, but with college, she didn't have time and so, I was asked to do it1 week before Fair opening. But I managed. If you go to Dickens, she's Miss Kate Nickleby, all in black. I'm rather pleased with the way she looks, if I do say so myself. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 9:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? I'm making dresses for my granddaughters--I was inspired by some very expensive dresses in an upscale children's shop in Las Vegas--I can make something like that, I said. Well, the original intent was to use what was in my stash, but one of the pieces of fabric was so badly off grain (it has a printed design) that I just couldn't use it, and what I bought instead didn't match color-wise, and I didn't have enough of another; so, after my 4th trip to JoAnn's this afternoon, I'll be about done. But I do have enough trims in my stash, and some usable fabrics. The dresses have a print bodice, solid white skirt, and dark solid sleeves--one is navy blue, one red. The skirt has three rows of assorted trim in white and the color, the sleeve has another white trim around the edge, and each also has yet another trim around the neckline. The red and white one is almost done and is shaping up nicely. The navy bodice is done, but the 4th trip to JoAnn's is for skirt fabric for it. After this, I'm done sewing again for a while. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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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I have just had a week off work making curtains for the new house. I'm pretty pleased - two pairs of muslins, two pairs of full curtains, and two pairs for our two garden sheds, to stop people seeing what we are keeping in there. We've spent today putting up new poles and hanging the curtains - the people before us had only white blinds and thin curtains, it's so much cosier now! I have to go back to work on Monday - pooh! JEan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rickard, Patty Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 8:51 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Greetings Liadain, What's the next step past artistic - I think I'm there. Currently, even the sewing macine is buried. (Maybe that's two steps beyond.) Ceit ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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In a message dated 11/23/2007 4:01:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm making blackwork rushnyki (icon scarves) for friends at church (progress can be seen at my flickr page below), Good heavens! How ambitious! I don't know how others feel about making multiples--one year, I decided, since money was tight, to make our three ministers identical pieced stoles--I had all the silk at home already in all the liturgical colors--red, green, purple, and cream. I worked out my pattern, and the first one was fun, But by the time I got to the third one! Knew I had to keep going, but I really didn't want to. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Magnificent! Thanks for sharing. Susan Creative Clutter is Better Than Idle Neatness Carol H. On Nov 23, 2007, at 4:00 PM, Frank A Thallas Jr wrote: I'm making blackwork rushnyki (icon scarves) for friends at church (progress can be seen at my flickr page below), in between nursing orphan kittens and now trying to housebreak a very cute puppy with no clue about inside and outside... I don't think I'm going to finish my Christmas presents by Christmas. G I think some may turn into Theophany (12th Night) presents, and nameday presents, and birthday presents THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Thanks! I may have to go to minirushnyki (sized for one icon instead of a group) if I hope to finish any more, sigh But then I'd get to do many many more patterns! Liadain Whose clutter has gone past creative into downright artistic...G THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Data-Samtak Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:23 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Magnificent! Thanks for sharing. Susan Creative Clutter is Better Than Idle Neatness Carol H. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Heh. I think the word may be nuts, at least in my case...or at least biting off more than I want to chew. I can't do multiples of the same pattern - I get bored just doing the same pattern on two ends of these scarves! Every one - if ever ever I finish them - will be different, and therefore I will still like them when I'm finished. G I've been offered goof money for custom pieces, but I find I just can't get into the embroidery if I HAVE to do it. Guess if I'm ever gonna get rich (hah!) will have to do the work first, and sell it later Liadain THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 3:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? In a message dated 11/23/2007 4:01:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, Good heavens! How ambitious! I don't know how others feel about making multiples--one year, I decided, since money was tight, to make our three ministers identical pieced stoles--I had all the silk at home already in all the liturgical colors--red, green, purple, and cream. I worked out my pattern, and the first one was fun, But by the time I got to the third one! Knew I had to keep going, but I really didn't want to. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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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I'm not yet to the gift sewing phase - right now I'm concentrating on getting through my youngest son's Eagle ceremony tomorrow. My folks are headed to a month in India over Christmas, so we had our big family get together this weekend and combined Thanksgiving and Eagle and a couple birthdays. A bit overkill, but given the way our family comes and goes, necessary. I will start on the gifts next week - Promise. I only have a couple things that didn't get finished last year. :-) Then Ansel wants a new Frobisuit for Bristol next year and he definitely needs a couple of new shirts and I need to finish the demi-cape. Rebecca --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? Rebecca Burch Center Valley Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts?
Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? I'm making dresses for my granddaughters--I was inspired by some very expensive dresses in an upscale children's shop in Las Vegas--I can make something like that, I said. Well, the original intent was to use what was in my stash, but one of the pieces of fabric was so badly off grain (it has a printed design) that I just couldn't use it, and what I bought instead didn't match color-wise, and I didn't have enough of another; so, after my 4th trip to JoAnn's this afternoon, I'll be about done. But I do have enough trims in my stash, and some usable fabrics. The dresses have a print bodice, solid white skirt, and dark solid sleeves--one is navy blue, one red. The skirt has three rows of assorted trim in white and the color, the sleeve has another white trim around the edge, and each also has yet another trim around the neckline. The red and white one is almost done and is shaping up nicely. The navy bodice is done, but the 4th trip to JoAnn's is for skirt fabric for it. After this, I'm done sewing again for a while. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:23:25 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: Then Ansel wants a new Frobisuit for Bristol next year A what? Laurie _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I'm making blackwork rushnyki (icon scarves) for friends at church (progress can be seen at my flickr page below), in between nursing orphan kittens and now trying to housebreak a very cute puppy with no clue about inside and outside... I don't think I'm going to finish my Christmas presents by Christmas. G I think some may turn into Theophany (12th Night) presents, and nameday presents, and birthday presents THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 10:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? I'm making dresses for my granddaughters--I was inspired by some very expensive dresses in an upscale children's shop in Las Vegas--I can make something like that, I said. Well, the original intent was to use what was in my stash, but one of the pieces of fabric was so badly off grain (it has a printed design) that I just couldn't use it, and what I bought instead didn't match color-wise, and I didn't have enough of another; so, after my 4th trip to JoAnn's this afternoon, I'll be about done. But I do have enough trims in my stash, and some usable fabrics. The dresses have a print bodice, solid white skirt, and dark solid sleeves--one is navy blue, one red. The skirt has three rows of assorted trim in white and the color, the sleeve has another white trim around the edge, and each also has yet another trim around the neckline. The red and white one is almost done and is shaping up nicely. The navy bodice is done, but the 4th trip to JoAnn's is for skirt fabric for it. After this, I'm done sewing again for a while. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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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Ooo, fun! And what good taste in techniques to learn! G Liadain THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO wildernesse, the Outlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cynthia J Ley Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 10:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts? I'm embarking on making blackwork kits for my granddaughters. They're old enough to learn now. :-) Arlys On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:04:20 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear list, Since the traffic has been light, and we assume people are busy, I'll kick off with, are you busy making holiday gifts? I'm making dresses for my granddaughters--I was inspired by some very expensive dresses in an upscale children's shop in Las Vegas--I can make something like that, I said. Well, the original intent was to use what was in my stash, but one of the pieces of fabric was so badly off grain (it has a printed design) that I just couldn't use it, and what I bought instead didn't match color-wise, and I didn't have enough of another; so, after my 4th trip to JoAnn's this afternoon, I'll be about done. But I do have enough trims in my stash, and some usable fabrics. The dresses have a print bodice, solid white skirt, and dark solid sleeves--one is navy blue, one red. The skirt has three rows of assorted trim in white and the color, the sleeve has another white trim around the edge, and each also has yet another trim around the neckline. The red and white one is almost done and is shaping up nicely. The navy bodice is done, but the 4th trip to JoAnn's is for skirt fabric for it. After this, I'm done sewing again for a while. Ann Wass **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301 ) ___ 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
