In a message dated 12/31/2007 10:26:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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doubt it, the dance shops I've seen (admittedly this was about 5 years
ago, but I doubt much has changed) only go up to a size 9 whereas I am a
borderline size 10-11 (based on a day of touring
Godey's books attract big prices on eBay, they are so hard to get.
Congratulations on your present.
Sidney
On Dec 31, 2007 2:12 PM, Suzanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My family is, apparently, no longer willing to feed my obsession with
historic costuming. :-) I received several nice gifts
In a message dated 12/30/2007 8:12:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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I was also going to get a pair of shoes I could use for costuming
purposes (plain ballet flats work for most of the 1st half of the 19th
century) but couldn't find any that fit properly.
Elizabeth
In a message dated 12/30/2007 8:12:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was also going to get a pair of shoes I could use for costuming
purposes (plain ballet flats work for most of the 1st half of the 19th
century) but couldn't find any that fit properly.
Elizabeth
Can you make do with
a pair of regular ballet slippers? I bought a pair at my local dance
shop
to get started with before I found the Auditions catalogue, which has a
slightly more substantial style with a very small heel.
Ann Wass
I doubt it, the dance shops I've seen (admittedly this
M... 8 metres of 52 cm wide new (as in not vintage) unbleached
hand woven linen from a wonderful friend. One of the best presents
ever. And lots of gold and white damask in a pomegranate pattern,
plus some reticella lace (though I bought them for myself from eBay,
they arrived with
Aren't we having annual discussion?
My only directly costume related gift was a pair of pearl earrings, when I
started looking for earrings I was surprised how difficult it was to find
something plain, everything seemed to have extra decoration but my sister
found pretty much what I wanted
My family is, apparently, no longer willing to feed my obsession with
historic costuming. :-) I received several nice gifts of jewellery
and clothing (suitable for office wear) and some lotion, etc. from
the Aveda Salon... but not a single book or pattern, or even a gift
certificate to
I bought myself something that will help me learn more about making
historical costumes.
That will able me to try out a lot with less cost.
Ever since I made my 16th century wedding dress I had the feeling that I
couldn't improve myself on making better and more beautiful costumes
because it
In a message dated 12/26/2007 12:09:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
my husband bought me the top of the line Pfaff Creative Vision machine!
And, a PS to my last post. You are very fortunate that you husband was
evidently paying enough attention to know
In a message dated 12/26/2007 12:09:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
my husband bought me the top of the line Pfaff Creative Vision machine!
That is indeed a great gift, and I'm sure you will enjoy the classes. I
still get great enjoyment out of sitting down
In a message dated 12/25/2007 8:22:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I don't walk around listening to
music. I have better stereo equipment at home.
*
I see your point. I much prefer music in the air around me than thru
headphones. But of course now
Two belly-dance costume books, a book on hats and one on shoes. Plus
several volumes of fiction, some CDs to listen to, jewelry, and truffles
(can't go wrong there).
Dawn
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The Kyoto museum book (which my sis-in-law's puppies promptly chewed the
dust jacket off), and we're going into the city (NYC) tonight to see Kevin
Kline in 'Cyrano' and in March to to see 'Sunday in the Park with George'
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On Tuesday 25 December 2007, Lavolta Press wrote:
Aren't we having annual discussion?
I got _Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII_, _Ancient Textiles:
Production, Craft, and Society_, _Purses in Pieces_, a Fortuny-like
olive-colored crushed silk sleeveless dress, and two Christmas ornaments
On Tuesday 25 December 2007, Lavolta Press wrote:
Aren't we having annual discussion?
I got _Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII_, _Ancient Textiles:
Production, Craft, and Society_, _Purses in Pieces_, a Fortuny-like
olive-colored crushed silk sleeveless dress, and two Christmas ornaments
I bought myself a number of costuming books this year, and in fact got a
number of books for Christmas, but none of the Christmas books were
costume-related.
I buy a lot of books, but around Christmas I save up some of the
requests so people have something to give me. I do that with
In a message dated 12/25/2007 2:44:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Aren't we having annual discussion?
I did get one costume-related gift--my mother-in-law gave me The History of
Beads, by Lois Sherr Dubin. I didn't ask for it, but it has lovely
pictures, and
In a message dated 12/25/2007 2:44:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP).
*
I don't mean to be nosy or anything, but...why?
All the spices and stuff sounds like a nice gift. I love Indian food. I just
I don't mean to be nosy or anything, but...why?
Why on earth would I want an IPOD? I don't walk around listening to
music. I have better stereo equipment at home. Nor do I walk around
talking on the phone--I don't have a cell phone.
Fran
Lavolta Press
http://www.lavoltapress.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Catherine Olanich Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 4:05 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
On Tuesday 25 December 2007, Lavolta Press wrote:
Aren't we having annual discussion
I can hardly contain my excitement - my husband bought me the top of the line
Pfaff Creative Vision machine! I am going to need to go back to school to
learn how to use it but I hear a wonderful ady - Amanda- who is resident guru
at the shop where it was purchased is an expert and can't
I got the Kyoto Museum book (which we already have, so it will be
exchanged for something else costume - any suggestions?), several
SF/Fantasy/Mystery paperbacks (including the latest Karen Harper Eliz
I mystery), and a lovely vintage-look brooch of 3
cats. Non-costume-ish - Bath towels, and
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