Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2008-01-01 Thread AnnBWass
In a message dated 12/31/2007 10:26:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-31 Thread S Young
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-31 Thread AnnBWass
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-31 Thread AnnBWass
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-31 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-30 Thread Hilary Davidson
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-30 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-30 Thread Suzanne
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

[h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-27 Thread Julie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a gift, but definitely costumey - got to see Burton's Sweeney Todd - hilarious, and very over the top visually (at last! Goth beachwear!) Allison T. I got to see the Preview in San Diego on 12/13 sponsored by the local Goth group. I took my daughter who

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread Deredere Galbraith
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread AnnBWass
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread AnnBWass
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread AlbertCat
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread Dawn
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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-26 Thread Kate Pinner
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 2:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts 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_

[h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Lavolta Press
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 of rather naughty-looking fairies in dressed in

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Lavolta Press
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread AnnBWass
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread AlbertCat
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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Lavolta Press
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

RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread monica spence
- 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

RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Paula Praxis
:43:37 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: Subject: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts 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

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

2007-12-25 Thread Pierre Sandy Pettinger
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