Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Lynn Downward
Maggie, Will you have copies at Costume College, or will that be too much to handle? We have one on order, but I may want to buy extras for Christmas presents. Lynn On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Regina Voorhes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sometimes, the best friend is the last to know...

Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Maggie
I should talk to Tammy (TL Barnes) and Hedgehog Handworks to see if they they want to stock it. Since I don't have a space in the Merchants' room, it could be awkward selling out of a hotel room :-) Thanks for the idea! MaggiRos On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Lynn Downward [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Maggie
On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Regina Voorhes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sometimes, the best friend is the last to know... But, I ordered 2... I, and many of my friends, have used the Compendium for years to check my impressions and look for snippets (oh, wait, I have to look up where that

Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Kimiko Small
Maggie, Does that mean you will be at Costume College? Would you be available for signing your books in person then??? (said hopefully). Kimiko ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Maggie
Oh yes! Actually I've been there the last couple of years. Last year I spent all my free time reading the last Harry Potter book so I was kind of invisible. :-) And sure, I can sign it in person, and still give you a bookplate if you want. Can't wait. Maggie On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 3:58 PM,

[h-cost] Spanish gown

2008-06-27 Thread Audrey Bergeron-Morin
Good evening everyone! Sorry for the cross-post, I couldn't decide which list was most appropriate for this request. I bought fabric last weekend. I wanted to make a very simple generic English/French Renaissance dress... but my fabric keeps insising it wants to be a Spanish dress! Like

Re: [h-cost] Spanish gown

2008-06-27 Thread Dawn
Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote: Last question: what about headwear? Any ideas? If you look closely at the picture you can see she is wearing a cap on the back of her head, the top of it is just barely visible. It looks like what is commonly called an attifet these days, but it is a bit smaller

Re: [h-cost] Spanish gown

2008-06-27 Thread otsisto
If you are good at sewing (meaning, not a first time sewer or novice) I recommend http://www.margospatterns.com/ The underpinnings and the Lady's wardrobe. You could possibly adapted the Spanish sleeve into a bell sleeve. Another portrait of Anne

Re: [h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

2008-06-27 Thread Kimiko Small
Cool! I look forward to seeing you there. Kimiko --- On Fri, 6/27/08, Maggie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yes! Actually I've been there the last couple of years. Last year I spent all my free time reading the last Harry Potter book so I was kind of invisible. :-) And sure, I can sign it in