RE: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics

2006-07-01 Thread Sharon at Collierfam.com
Berkeley, CA? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 12:36 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics Thanks to Melanie and everyone. I suppose

Re: [h-cost] wig

2006-07-01 Thread Bjarne og Leif Drews
Hi Melanie, Many thanks. I have 2 other wigs wich i use for earlyer style, i always take care of them, and make them ready when i go to something. Usually i have some stuffed sausages, wich i keep in the rolls when not using them. Most difficult thing is that i always have to travel far to get

Re: [h-cost] wig

2006-07-01 Thread Melanie Schuessler
Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Most difficult thing is that i always have to travel far to get to events, and its a problem to carry all the things. Ah, the bane of the reenactor: the proliferation of luggage! It's not so bad when I drive somewhere, but to fly with all the gear can be

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[h-cost] First Ladies Exhibits in Kansas City

2006-07-01 Thread Dawn
I've just heard about this exhibit on the radio. It's a travelling display from the Smithsonian, and it will be in Kansas City through the end of August: http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/ladies/main.htm It's supposed to have clothing and jewelry, among the other items. Also on

Re: ADMIN NOTE Re: [h-cost] Visit this sites!

2006-07-01 Thread Cynthia J Ley
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Re: [h-cost] fabric question -- taffeta

2006-07-01 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
I think I posed this question before but got no response. Jo-Anns sells a fabric called satin taffeta. I know that both satin and taffetas are separate weaves, so what the H*** is satin taffeta? Sylrog On Jun 29, 2006, at 9:16 AM, Kim Baird wrote: Taffeta is a ribbed fabric. That is,

[h-cost] Judging costume contest? Help!

2006-07-01 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate is having a theme party fundraiser, 20s/30s era, and is planning a costume contest. The tickets are sold to the general public and fancy dress is optional, so pretty much anything goes. We need help with the logistics of it. Should guests have to sign up

Re: [h-cost] Judging costume contest? Help!

2006-07-01 Thread taniampembroke
What I've seen that works well for the public is to have someone announce that the contest is about to begin and that anyone interested should come up to stage. You can either have appointed judges or do the winner(s) by crowd applause. If you're worried about hurting someones feelings you can

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics

2006-07-01 Thread Lynn Downward
I dropped by the Discount Fabrics in Berkeley on San Pablo and Ashby; they knew nothing about any of the Discount Fabrics moving anywhere, especially not them. Fran, which store did you go to? Do you have an address? LynnD On 7/1/06, Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. Fran Sharon

Re: [h-cost] Judging costume contest? Help!

2006-07-01 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 7/1/2006 8:38:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, taniampembro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you're worried about hurting someones feelings you can always have some sort of side prize such as most imaginative This is my suggestion, too--most creative, most colorful, most

Re: [h-cost] fabric question -- taffeta

2006-07-01 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I think I posed this question before but got no response. Jo-Anns sells a fabric called satin taffeta. I know that both satin and taffetas are separate weaves, so what the H*** is satin taffeta? Well, I suppose if linen can be 100% polyester .

Re: [h-cost] fabric question -- taffeta

2006-07-01 Thread Susan B. Farmer
What is it that defines taffeta? I just snatched the *most* gorgeous piece of what I'd call taffeta (it's heavy and it *sounds* like taffeta) at Hancocks for $3.00/yard (WoHoo) with 40% cupon. It's pink on one side and lavendar on the other (not shot, though). Well, I took a picture of