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

2006-07-02 Thread Sharon at Collierfam.com
You could have multiple small awards--for best shoes, best hat, etc. both male and female and an overall best look for the final. If it is a small group, have one for each, silly is fine. For bigger group, do multiple, maybe 5 or 10. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Bjarne og Leif Drews
I just finished the left side of the waistcoat with spangels. Took me 2 weeks to make, i promised to update, when finished.. http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/cel.htm I am now taking a break and goes a trip to Tivoli in Copenhagen, have a nice coffe and a big cake :-) Bjarne

Re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Susan
OMG, Bjarne, as always, simply spectacular! Your work continues to amaze. I wish I could commission you to make something for my husband; I've been showing him the pictures of your work and he usually starts to drool :) Susan - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL

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

2006-07-02 Thread Chris Laning
Tania wrote: 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

Re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread katherine sanders
I just finished the left side of the waistcoat with spangels. Took me 2 weeks to make, i promised to update, when finished.. http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/cel.htm I am now taking a break and goes a trip to Tivoli in Copenhagen, have a nice coffe and a big cake :-) Bjarne

Re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Lalah
I am still in awe of your talent! That is so beautiful. I don't know how you could possibly think anything else would have been as terrific. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!! Lalah, Never give up, Never surrender --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread elena_o_tighearnaigh
Stunning!!! I love your work! Have fun celebrating your accomplishment. Elena/Gia -- Original message -- From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just finished the left side of the waistcoat with spangels. Took me 2 weeks to make, i promised to update, when

re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Cin
I just finished the left side of the waistcoat with spangels. Took me 2 weeks to make, i promised to update, when finished.. http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/cel.htm I am now taking a break and goes a trip to Tivoli in Copenhagen, have a nice coffe and a big cake :-) Bjarne, Would

Re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Bjarne og Leif Drews
Hi Cyn, Yes i am glad i got the good advises from all of you. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-cost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: re: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat I just finished the left side of the

[h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
I just heard about an opportunity to buy a costume business and recalled that someone of one of these lists was discussing such a prospect that came up in Denver, CO. I am a costume person, not a business person and know absolutely nothing about such purchases. I was wondering if anyone has

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread taniampembroke
I don't know much about the costume business, but in business in general the first thing thing to learn is to never assume. Alway find out 100% and get it in writting. There are a lot of shady people out there. You're going to also want to inspect and document the condition of every costume so

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business Costume design book I read

2006-07-02 Thread Lavolta Press
Someone asked me the title of the book I read on film costuming. It's _Costume Design 101_, by Richard LaMotte, a guy with about 30 years of experience in the Hollywood costume business. There is, as I said before, a great deal of information in this book about how the film costuming

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business Costume design book I read

2006-07-02 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
Thanks for the info. I really need to know how this woman's business works and aside from just discussing it with her, don't know where else to go.I don't need any info on design or construction. I guess I just need to know if it looks like this can be a profitable business and I dont

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
Thanks for the info. I have a friend who is an accountant I may be able to ask for help, but do I really need a lawyer? On Jul 2, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Kathleen Hanrahan wrote: Sylvia Rognstad wrote: snip All I know so far is that the owner wants 30

RE: [h-cost] finished left side of the waistcoat

2006-07-02 Thread Sharon at Collierfam.com
It is stunning! I wish I could see it in person. Hope Tivoli was fun. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 5:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] finished left side of the

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks for the info. I have a friend who is an accountant I may be able to ask for help, but do I really need a lawyer? yes. Believe it or not, the lawyer is probably more critical than the accountant! susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
I was afraid someone would say that. With 2 girlfriends who have gone through recent divorces and spent a fortune, I hate to have to deal with lawyers. On Jul 2, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Susan B. Farmer wrote: Quoting Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks for the info. I have a friend who is

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread Susan B. Farmer
Quoting Sylvia Rognstad [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was afraid someone would say that. With 2 girlfriends who have gone through recent divorces and spent a fortune, I hate to have to deal with lawyers. on the list for Margo's Patterns, they recently had a similar discussion about sewing for

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

2006-07-02 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 7/2/2006 7:03:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a friend who is an accountant I may be able to ask for help, but do I really need a lawyer? Do you fill your own teeth, or go to a dentist? Contract equals lawyer--yes indeed! Maybe