Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 nearly every shoe shop in the mall I probably need a 10.5 but anything above a size 10 was nearly impossible to find) I have no idea if Auditions will ship overseas, but you might check. They do carry large and wide sizes. Also, a specialty dance store could probably order you a larger size, but it might take a while to get them--my husband wears a man's 10 wide, and, when he took ballet in college, it took several weeks to get his special-ordered pair. In the meantime, he borrowed a pair his instructor had, that were white instead of black, which, as he said, made him look like Bugs Bunny! Ann Wass **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 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 Jo-Ann's! The big surprise came a few days before Christmas, when my parents arrived. They walked in carrying a box of old magazines and wondered if I wanted them. I am now the proud owner of bound copies of Godey's Lady's Book from 1856 and January-June 1863, plus loose issues May June 1865 and July 1871, and a bound copy of Peterson's Magazine from 1881. I was stunned! They are all in rather fragile condition with broken spines, pages torn and stained -- and I was distressed to see that someone had cut out many of the articles in the 1856 volume. (My mother couldn't remember which side of the family she inherited them from, or when. Maybe it's better if I don't know!) Also, someone used the back of some of the plates to work on their arithmetic homework but at least it's in pencil. I suppose there are cleaner copies available electronically for all of these volumes but I'm thrilled to think that I have my very own paper copies. I'll be making photocopies of the ballads that appear at the beginning of each volume and I'll probably try to construct some of the accessories... March 1856 has something called a Polka Jacket trimmed with imitation ermine that I find strangely appealing... you have been warned! ;-) Suzanne [who mostly does 15th 16th C. but has started dabbling in the mid-19th C. since moving to Iowa last year] ___ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 If you are in the US, try _www.auditions.com_ (http://www.auditions.com) . They have a plain ballet flat that comes in a number of colors and sizes. Ann Wass **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 Whoops--sorry--just saw you AREN'T in the US! My bad. 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 **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 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 nearly every shoe shop in the mall I probably need a 10.5 but anything above a size 10 was nearly impossible to find) Elizabeth Elizabeth Walpole Canberra Australia ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 Christmas timeliness). Off topic (and sorry if this has been answered before): is there any way to make the digest not contain two copies of each message? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 (the hook was silver and I would have preferred gold, but it's just a simple shepherd's hook so it doesn't stand out). 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 Elizabeth Walpole Canberra Australia ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 Jo-Ann's! The big surprise came a few days before Christmas, when my parents arrived. They walked in carrying a box of old magazines and wondered if I wanted them. I am now the proud owner of bound copies of Godey's Lady's Book from 1856 and January-June 1863, plus loose issues May June 1865 and July 1871, and a bound copy of Peterson's Magazine from 1881. I was stunned! They are all in rather fragile condition with broken spines, pages torn and stained -- and I was distressed to see that someone had cut out many of the articles in the 1856 volume. (My mother couldn't remember which side of the family she inherited them from, or when. Maybe it's better if I don't know!) Also, someone used the back of some of the plates to work on their arithmetic homework but at least it's in pencil. I suppose there are cleaner copies available electronically for all of these volumes but I'm thrilled to think that I have my very own paper copies. I'll be making photocopies of the ballads that appear at the beginning of each volume and I'll probably try to construct some of the accessories... March 1856 has something called a Polka Jacket trimmed with imitation ermine that I find strangely appealing... you have been warned! ;-) Suzanne [who mostly does 15th 16th C. but has started dabbling in the mid-19th C. since moving to Iowa last year] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 was getting too expensive. But I have found a solution. I bought myself two Ball Jointed Dolls from Korea. One 70cm male doll and one 68cm female. She will come somewhere in January but I am already making a bustle gown for her. A friend of mine has the same size doll. And yesterday we fitted the skirt and bustle and made a basic pattern for the bodice. I found out by making a dress shirt and pants for my boy Quinn that it is the perfect size for me. Not to small and not to big. Now I can get more experience and try a dress or a male costume in nice fabrics before I make it in full size. And we bought some beautiful patten books on French Fashion Doll making. And I hope my husband will like making dolls so that he will be a doll maker on the Anton Pieck Parade next year. That would be fun making 19th century dolls while wearing 19th century clothing. I think the public will love it. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 where to go to buy what you wanted. I've known men to buy sewing machines for their wives that were not really that great. (Not MY husband, though--he knew better!) Ann Wass **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 at my Bernina--7 years old, now--after years of making do with other machines. Ann Wass **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 they have all these devices with speakers you can just plug the iPod into. I don't have one either, but I got all my buddies iPod Shuffles for Christmas [they're tiny and clip onto your lapel or shirt collar, 2 gigs...amazing]they love them! *** Nor do I walk around talking on the phone--I don't have a cell phone I get that too. But my cell phone has come in very handy since I have to travel back and forth between where I live now and my old and sick parents back in my hometown. One is not required to answer the [damn] thing every time nor talk on it constantly. Sorrydidn't mean to get off topic. **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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' -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL 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_, a Fortuny-like olive-colored crushed silk sleeveless dress, and two Christmas ornaments of rather naughty-looking fairies in dressed in pastel Edwardian lingerie. Also some science fiction and fantasy books; a whole bunch of spices, seeds, nuts, and tea from an Indian grocery store and elsewhere; a bottle of elderberry wine; a bottle of dandelion wine; a multi-region DVD player; and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP). Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltpress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 of rather naughty-looking fairies in dressed in pastel Edwardian lingerie. Also some science fiction and fantasy books; a whole bunch of spices, seeds, nuts, and tea from an Indian grocery store and elsewhere; a bottle of elderberry wine; a bottle of dandelion wine; a multi-region DVD player; and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP). Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltpress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.-- Mark Twain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 of rather naughty-looking fairies in dressed in pastel Edwardian lingerie. Also some science fiction and fantasy books; a whole bunch of spices, seeds, nuts, and tea from an Indian grocery store and elsewhere; a bottle of elderberry wine; a bottle of dandelion wine; a multi-region DVD player; and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP). 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. They included The Far Traveller; Colors: A History of the Palette; Ancient Egyptian Dances; God's Secret Agents : Queen Elizabeth's Forbidden Priests and the Hatching of the Gunpowder Plot; Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice Also received: the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (the third movie); a small fire extinguisher for the kitchen; Munchkin Impossible (a card game); The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin (ditto); miscellaneous small items, and a $50 Barnes Noble gift card to share with my husband. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.-- Mark Twain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 business software too. To that end I asked for and received a copy of the Corel X3 graphics software package. As usual, my mother-in-law gave me some cookware (3 heavy 8 cake pans and 3 heavy loaf pans) and a bunch of dried pasta and other Italian cooking ingredients. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com The Far Traveller; Colors: A History of the Palette; Ancient Egyptian Dances; God's Secret Agents : Queen Elizabeth's Forbidden Priests and the Hatching of the Gunpowder Plot; Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice Also received: the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (the third movie); a small fire extinguisher for the kitchen; Munchkin Impossible (a card game); The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin (ditto); miscellaneous small items, and a $50 Barnes Noble gift card to share with my husband. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 I'm sure I'll learn something. I'm also GIVING a costume gift--have to get a Regency-style evening turban done for my office mate before Jan. 5, for our 12th Night Ball at Riversdale. Ann Wass **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 learned to make Naan on Youtube! I got nothing costume related for Christmas, but everyone seemed to like the long robes I made them out of outrageous African prints. I was worried they'd be looking at them sideways and thinking What the hell is wrong with him? New Years up next! The days are getting longer [unless you're in the southern hemisphere of course] Yay! Happy holidays everybody! **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
I got a comfy. but beautiful, chair for my desk where I write, a digital camera, a table for the living room, pearl earrings, a HUGE Barns and Noble gift cert., lingerie, books on history (Alexander the great, and Kings-- for my costume history class.) I bought my husband a bunch of wonderful picture books (Battles, Weapons and Warriors) that will probably find their way to my scanner really soon-- great costume pics. And videos. I bought myself the fresco books and Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII and some others... Now to find a place for everything... Monica -Original Message- 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 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 pastel Edwardian lingerie. Also some science fiction and fantasy books; a whole bunch of spices, seeds, nuts, and tea from an Indian grocery store and elsewhere; a bottle of elderberry wine; a bottle of dandelion wine; a multi-region DVD player; and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP). 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. They included The Far Traveller; Colors: A History of the Palette; Ancient Egyptian Dances; God's Secret Agents : Queen Elizabeth's Forbidden Priests and the Hatching of the Gunpowder Plot; Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice Also received: the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (the third movie); a small fire extinguisher for the kitchen; Munchkin Impossible (a card game); The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin (ditto); miscellaneous small items, and a $50 Barnes Noble gift card to share with my husband. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.-- Mark Twain ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 wait for me to come in and start my education. Whe I know I'm bragging but I really thought he hated all the time I spend sewing - and now this - so I can spent more time. Also my oldest son is going to take us to see Wicked Annie Cat Merry Christmas to All Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:43:37 -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-colored crushed silk sleeveless dress, and two Christmas ornaments of rather naughty-looking fairies in dressed in pastel Edwardian lingerie. Also some science fiction and fantasy books; a whole bunch of spices, seeds, nuts, and tea from an Indian grocery store and elsewhere; a bottle of elderberry wine; a bottle of dandelion wine; a multi-region DVD player; and an IPOD (I plan to get rid of the IPOD ASAP). Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltpress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts
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 a Cuisinart pro stand mixer. I like to cook as much as sew. Hubby got the Erte' Sculpture book, the Warrior book (mentioned by someone else), and a pair of tri-color gold earrings (from me). Plus other non-costumey stuff, including a giant drill/driver bit set (because when we're building props, we can never find the d**n drill bits!) Sandy At 01:43 PM 12/25/2007, you wrote: Aren't we having annual discussion? Those Who Fail To Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -- Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C.Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
