[h-cost] Experiment dyeing Swiss batiste

I mentioned that Baltazor Fabrics sent me a 1/2-yard sample of this dotted Swiss batiste to try dyeing: Special Dotted Swiss 100% Cotton Batiste 56" Wide Embroidered Dots Available in White Only For Only $15.00/yard http://www.baltazor.com/dottedswiss.html I cut off a control sample, and threw

[h-cost] Fwd: Independence Day Ball - It's a month early this year!

Well, how 'bout that! An 18th c event in California. Wonders never cease, --cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Forwarded message -- Dear Friends, The Independence Day Ball is a month early this year, so mail your check in now - don't wait! It helps us to plan, plus it saves you five bu

[h-cost] Monkey Fist & Turks Head Buttons

Monkey fist & Turks cap are 2 common button knots. See Ashley's Book of Knots for more than you ever wanted to know. There's a whole chapter on decorative knotwork. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Monkey Claw Buttons To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Message-ID: _

Re: [h-cost] Order of the Sealed Knot

At 12:03 PM 4/20/2007, you wrote: Just for fun, I'm planning to dress four 16" vinyl dolls(Wilde Imaginations Ellowyne Wilde doll)in historical or at least historical cut/modern fabrics in RenFaire-inspired dress. >> What a pretty doll. Wouldn't the Basic Brunette make a lovely Anne Boleyn?

[h-cost] Update on Janet Arnold book - no need to get excited though.

There has been a rumour in the costume world here in England that Jenny Tiramani, formerly head of Costume at the Globe Theatre, had taken over the writing of Janet's books. Well, this evening, I asked her this very question. I was very clearly told that she has not "Taken over" the writing,

RE: [h-cost] The Tudors & other costume shows

Robot silhouettes! A fellow Mistie! Best show EVER! Obligatory costume comment (although not period) -- great skit from Teenagers from Outer Space, w/ all the duct tape costumes -- and quite prescient, given the proliferation of "Make Your Prom Dress from Duct Tape" kinds of contests.

Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

Megan wrote: Why not get a treadle and use it as a treadle? Over on treadleon at quiltropolis we all actually use the antique machines. Best straight stitch ever. I grew up/learned to sew with a treadle machine. I used to have an early Singer Electric and those have great straight st

Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

Yes. None for sale right now in San Francisco, though I posted a want ad and someone has replied. Fran Sharon Collier wrote: I assume you have already checked/posted on Craig's List? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.in

[h-cost] Re: sewing machine cabinet...

At 7:09 AM -0600 4/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I am thinking of getting a second sewing machine table, to put a modern machine on. I really love the antique treadle tables with an iron base, and, the great part, a big hinged fold-out leaf on the left side on which you can support long ski

Re: [h-cost] The Tudors & other costume shows

In a message dated 4/21/2007 9:02:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Tarzan" and "Bolero", the Bo Derek *** Tarzan! HAHAHAHAHAHA! What a riotous mess! It's so bad it's hysterical. I love Richard Harris' [an actor I love to hate] advice to his daughter B

Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

Why not get a treadle and use it as a treadle? Over on treadleon at quiltropolis we all actually use the antique machines. Best straight stitch ever. My preferred method of sewing, actually. But, if you want just the table, I'm sure you can find one locally on ebay or craigslist or free

Re: [h-cost] The Tudors on the BBC

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > It's like a soap opera...everyone is beautiful and > they're all just worried > about their "relationships". Who's governing the > country? Wolsey, as he did in history. But that's just a guess, as I haven't had time to watch my DVDs yet, and have only seen the

Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

Fran, you might also want to check the Vintage Flea Market on Alameda Point - first Sunday of every month. I have seen them there, with and without machines. But like all flea markets, it's hit or miss when one will be there. Look around and ask people. Most of the folks there are business people

RE: [h-cost] The Tudors & other costume shows

We recently watched both "Tarzan" and "Bolero", the Bo Derek movies. My husband doesn't think we'll be able to top these for a LONG time. :-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of E House Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:53 PM To: Historical Co

Re: [h-cost] The Tudors on the BBC

In a message dated 4/20/2007 6:46:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Robin Hood has always been at least 90% fantasy anyway *** Yeah, but it is HISTORICAL fantasy in that the events that are the catalyst for the whole thing concern real people [Richard

RE: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

I assume you have already checked/posted on Craig's List? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I am thinking of