tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656437908174162092024-02-07T17:04:09.859-08:00Sketches & Stitches: A Painting and Draping CompulsionA place for me to collect my varying interests from drawing and painting, Regency costuming, baking and cooking, reading and my family and friends.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-47669792374938887132012-07-27T09:48:00.001-07:002012-07-27T09:48:06.381-07:00My Greatest Creation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My computer was virus infected last week. It seems it was more of an STD
than a flu though, as it apparently had claws it was digging in to unusual
places, and my poor sick husband had to work extra hard to get rid the
infection. Gah! <o:p></o:p><br />
On a happier note, I had a birthday, and my lovely husband acquired a
gorgeous bouquet for me. He patronized a local florist and mentioned that he
had been thinking of purple roses, which she had! And she suggested Stargazers,
which he knows I love. And this lovely addition of Waxflowers. I think they are
quickly becoming a favorite as well; when you rub the leaves they leave a
lovely citrus scent on your fingers. Well done him.<o:p></o:p><br />
My friend Stephanie is a wonderful chef, and made me an unbelievable cake.
The interior is purple marbled and lemon lavender flavored. A true masterpiece
in my home.<o:p></o:p><br />
My mother took me shopping as has become tradition for my birthday, and she
purchased a length of fabric I've been coveting, along with some super cute
knee high socks from <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_pages/index.php"><span style="color: blue;">Sock
Dreams</span></a>, here in Portland. If you like unusual socks, I highly recommend
them. They even have responsible, office worthy socks if you trend toward
those. <o:p></o:p><br />
I've recently taken up crochet. The lovely Nora taught me some basics and I
seem to have really taken a liking to the craft. I have skeins of crafty type
yarn that is to scratchy for clothing, but perfect for things like the hot pads
I've made. I think I'll hone my skills by working through the cheaper yarn,
making things like this until I'm happy enough to move on to working with the
more expensive, softer stuff that I had to diligently avoid looking at while in
my local yarn store. You see I simply HAD to go into the shop as the cheap,
plastic needle I had been using finally snapped on Friday. Woe.<o:p></o:p><br />
Of course I must not abandon my sewing machine, and have several projects in
mind that really should be completed before baby comes in May. I have some red
silk to make into a Regency robe, and I now have the lovely purple stripe to
make into a Regency day dress. I also need to convert some jeans I have into
maternity toped jeans as I am currently working with only one pair of pants
that I can wear. Oh! I passed six months last week as well. What a week!<o:p></o:p><br />
I acquired a late birthday present for Nora, two wax sealing stamps and some
flexible wax that promises to be kind to the USPS machines. We'll see. I also
purchased some wax for myself, which looks lovely, I must say.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Today marks day one of my particular friend Mary R Kowal's <a href="http://lettermo.com/">challenge</a> to write a letter a day for every postal day in February. I am taking up that challenge, but I think I may have an edge for this particular month as my birthday and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyam-i-ha">Ayyam-i-Ha</a> both fall in February, so I'll have the pre-made excuse to write thank you cards and Happy Ayyam-i-Ha cards. Today I sent off my first letter, a thank you note to my in-laws for a lovely birthday dinner on Sunday. I've also completed a letter today to be sent tomorrow to a Regency friend, written with my calligraphy pen and dip ink. My hand writing is ok, at best, but I hope it will improve upon regular use. I've pulled out my wax and seal and will attempt to send it in such a way as to not muck up the postal system's automated machines. They apparently don't like that kind of thing.<br />
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I think it must be a combination of the weather, and the exhaustion of growing
a baby. I am reluctant to leave the comforts of my cozy home and would much
rather, say, learn crochet, or teach a friend to make ruffles, both of which
I’m doing. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am what is called an animator for a group of Jr Youth
(12-14 year olds) and we have embarked on the joys of loom knitting. They seem
to be enjoying it, and I enjoy teaching them the skill. I hope to build up
their confidence in it enough to convince them to join in the next knitting for
homeless event, as one of the purposes of the group is to help them find ways
that they can find joy in helping others. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve made a couple skirts to accommodate my changing figure,
the easiest of which is drawstring. I had fun working with the stretchy
material for the printed skirt; I know folks have difficulty working with
stretch knit, but I seem to work fine with it, which makes me happy as I will
be chopping the top off of a couple pairs of jeans to add a stretch panel to
those. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the learning crochet front, I am rather enjoying the
craft. My stitches appear to be pretty even, although I seem to be having
trouble keeping the length of the scarf I’m working on consistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it must have something to do with the
difficulty I have in reading a pattern, oh and the dropping of stitches.
Thankfully, the further I get in the project, the more I seem to be regulating
myself, so I must be learning something. And the fact that it’s wider at the
end then the rest is ok, since I can widen the other end to even it out. Fake
it till you make it, right?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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scroll frame and lap stand, which I hope will make embroidery easier since I
won’t have to grasp the hoop for those projects - which brings me to one of my
mental projects. I’ve had the notion to start thread painting, which is
basically a multimedia type of artwork on canvass or fabric. My idea would be
to take Regency images, most likely from our events, translate them into a
simple drawing which I can then transfer onto my fabric. From there I could
line stitch and fill in with thread and/or silk embroidery. I can embellish
with lace or fabric bits. I have grand ideas about this medium, you see. One of
my first projects will likely be a scene translation from the next book in a
Regency series written by a friend of mine. I took her up on the opportunity to
read the next two (unpublished) installments and the scene will be from the one
that is being published in, I believe, March. She’s moving away in May, and I
hope it will make a lovely going away gift and something for her to remember us
by. Unless by some crazy chance I get it finished in time for the book release
(haha). Deadlines are good for me, otherwise, nothing gets finished!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Speaking of deadlines, perhaps I should set a few in order
to finish some Regency projects. I have one purple suede boot complete, a
matching set of gloves started, and I’ve purchased a length of red silk to make
a robe from, since I couldn’t bring myself to steal Nora’s robe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would set a goal for next Saturday, as that
is a whist party, but I think I might only have time to finish the other boot.
Although I really need to finish the gloves as well as they would be most
helpful in this chilly weather. And they would look lovely matched with my
boots. I’ll try and finish them both by next weekend. I have a whole
week, what could possibly distract me from the task?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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needed to collect and organize my thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I became so used to wearing my corset and gowns, that upon
donning my modern wear, I felt strange and out of place. The clothing had the
added benefit of layers, helping me to remain warm, which as anyone who knows
me can attest is a feat in and of itself. Upon arrival on Thurs, we immediately
set about changing into our Regency clothing and then settling into our rooms.
We were happily informed that the first workshop was being delayed until after
dinner, (allowing more time to settle in) and that the post dinner workshop was being cancelled unless an
informal discussion was called for during free time (this made us happy so that we could socialize more). We were given seat
assignments that first night, in an effort to become acquainted with new
people, of which there were a great many.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ll pause here to note how incredibly pleased I was to see so many new
faces, and to finally meet people I’d only interacted with online. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This assigned seating was an inspired idea,
helping us to get comfortable with new acquaintances and prompting us to
continue seeking out new people all weekend . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We were up and dressed early (for me, anyway!) for breakfast
at 8 each day. On Friday I attended 3 workshops; a proper fit for your
costumes, a pastry class, and a scented product making class. It was a good
thing we were asked to bring aprons, as the last 2 were quite messy, but all
the more fun for being so. Our hostesses were thoughtful enough to give us time
to dress in evening clothes prior to dinner each day, which was very nice considering some (the more insane) of us created 2 dresses per day, just for this purpose. Saturday I attended Miss
Nora’s ribbon flower making class, which was lovely and very helpful, and I
think that was the only workshop I attended that day. Saturday evening we had
our annual Winter Ball, complete with a dinner which we invited the general public
to attend. We had a few extra guests this evening, including some gentlemen
which made the dancing much nicer! Sunday was bittersweet as it was our last
day. I taught a slipper making class, and attended Stephanie’s bonnet making
class but only copied the new pattern onto buckram that day. I’ll get around to
finishing the bonnet soon. It ended all too soon, and everyone is already
speaking of when we can have another retreat! I hope it happens as it was a
tremendous success.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
A slew of pictures and a video for your enjoyment<br />
<a href="http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg105/ArtemisiaJolie/2011%20Regency%20Winter%20Retreat%20and%20Ball/?albumview=slideshow">Photo slide show</a><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=10150590189052004">Auretti's Dutch Skipper</a></span>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-4889993617940391622011-11-30T12:02:00.000-08:002011-11-30T12:04:39.985-08:00Almost Ready!<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Back to my list of things to do. I’m not sure what I was thinking, but my black dress can be one of my day dresses, so I’m all finished with my dresses. Woot! I looked back and realized I meant to work up my red in the same style as an extant gown I saw, but I got so excited about a new pattern I acquired that I forgot all about that goal. I’m also nixing the second nightgown, unless I get everything done with several days to spare (haha). I really don’t need more than one nightgown; it just was a nice thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m definitely nixing making more bonnets before the retreat. I’ll be making at least one there, so no need to make more beforehand. The weather has already turned c.c.c.cold and rainy, so the likelihood of us jaunting about the grounds is pretty minimal. I’ve finished recovering the parasol to give away and I’m mostly happy with it; it’s not quite as taught at the top as I’d like, but I really didn’t have time to take it apart and redo all the seams. Mrs. Nora has a new pair of slippers, and she seems to be in love with them. :) I also drew up my pattern for the shoe workshop I’m giving at the retreat and it looks like it will be a good working pattern. Hmm, I’ve also completed the calligraphy for the name plates which will adorn each guest’s door. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finish dressing Robe<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Boots for me<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attaching my pocket watch to a short chain to pin to my dresses<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reticule from spare parasol fabric for the raffle<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed parasol</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s not a completely outrageous list, and I just might be able to get it done. <o:p></o:p></span>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-84316067484630981342011-11-14T23:11:00.000-08:002011-11-14T23:26:00.896-08:00Turkey RedMy absence has been somewhat productive. I’m not quite as far in my list o things to accomplish prior to the retreat, but I’m making headway. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2vxXYsUpBVtO4bvXrSj2h7i0marfLwWgWxfP5ImFMWvEIYHxOqmf-jso3ua_MLAFtuAMfWyOCJMXkig0C8DBCk1QVz1mHVaLdbxRHrajl1GwtdoOLAOMoFXp4WAgc_ZNdsgSy4wPx5Ue/s1600/dyed+fabrics.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2vxXYsUpBVtO4bvXrSj2h7i0marfLwWgWxfP5ImFMWvEIYHxOqmf-jso3ua_MLAFtuAMfWyOCJMXkig0C8DBCk1QVz1mHVaLdbxRHrajl1GwtdoOLAOMoFXp4WAgc_ZNdsgSy4wPx5Ue/s200/dyed+fabrics.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>First up, I’ve dyed some muslin. One is the pale green you see here, and the other is, obviously, red. I went to a great deal of effort, dragging Nora along the way, to achieve what I think might be a perfect Turkey red (not, as you will see, the fowl we are all about to devour in a couple weeks). Now, in the English Regency, our fair ancestors apparently had a hankering for anything from Turkey and, I believe, India. They loved the exotic as much as we do. Turbans were worn ‘a la Turk’, and Turkey red was well sought after. The process of achieving said color at the time was incredibly labor intensive, and amongst the many ingredients, I believe dung and lye are the worst of them. I am not so particular as to want to achieve this color authentically, so I went with mixing modern dye baths. Our first attempt came out a bit pink, and as I already have a pink dress, and pink is obviously NOT Turkey red, I set it aside to attempt again later. Second try produced the desired red. Now the only thing I’m unsure of is, if I were to try the color again, could I just use the colors I tried on the second run, or did I need that initial pink base to achieve the right color. I guess if I ever try it again, I’ll be able to answer that better.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this color combo</td></tr>
</tbody></table>However, 2 heads are better than 1 frustrated pregnant woman, and with Nora’s help on the corset and a pattern for a drawstring chemise (instead of the non-draw shift I was utilizing) I have accomplished a supportive corset!<br />
I attempted to fix my green silk in order to wear to the opera last weekend. I removed the poly sleeves and modesty panel, replaced the sleeves with silk and stopped there. I had not purchased a wide enough swath of silk, so the sleeves are very, very short, and not at all to my taste. I was however willing to overlook that in order to have something to wear Sunday. BUT, when trying it on the Saturday before, it no longer fit my chest. I had not realized I’d expanded that much there already. So I put it aside in favor of the purple sheer for the day, resigning myself to not getting to wear it to the retreat. And then I thought, maybe I can alter it somehow (because really, I do not have time to make another ball gown), and lo and behold, I had left myself a good 2” of leeway in the back hooks! So I am going to purchase some more silk for the sleeves and reposition the hooks and I will have a dress to wear to the winter ball during the retreat. Yay! I also fixed my pink dress that I had worn on the ship in Astoria. I can’t remember what was wrong with it now, but I turned it into a crossover which I think will be much more useful in the coming months. I think the crossover is my new go to. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My handle, and it's near perfect for a cane length</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one's for me</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I accompanied Miss Stephanie R. last weekend on an errand of acquiring retreat goodies. We successfully found 2 prizes for a couple contests that are planned, one if which is a parasol I shall be recovering. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soo, lovely, and found at an antique shop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We found an item for the auction, and the necessary for making name plates for each dorm room. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The colors! the design!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More drool worthy design!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I also found some personal items including a parasol for myself I shall be re-covering, some lovely lace gloves and a couple bottles to be used in a workshop.<br />
A couple of weeks ago I also acquired a gorgeous shawl I can hardly wait to use.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shall be very useful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, one can get an idea of the pattern</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And lastly, I finished a new drawstring petticoat, as I was practically bursting out of my button up one last weekend. Oy. I MAY be able to use the button up one at the retreat, but not for much longer I fear. I love the fabric I found for this one. It is a white on white paisley print, which one can only truly appreciate up close. I utilized a new sleeve pattern which was quite large for a petticoat, so I gathered in the edge and now it should be perfect.<br />
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But I am abominably behind. I made up a little calendar, replete with what should be done by what date in order to not be frantically sewing the night before. I am a week behind. A week. This is a lot in a month of planning. This does not bode well, and must be remedied right away. I am only blogging since I finished the petticoat tonight, and realized I would be happier getting this up to date now, instead of making a super long post later. Speaking of blogging, Mrs. Stephanie J. has given in to my wheedling and posted a blog on fishus, which I shall be using as soon as I get to that on my long list :)<br />
Oh! Nora and I also attended a highly useful hair workshop, focusing on Regency styles. I was able to use the skills acquired there to have a blissfully frustration free morning in readying myself for the opera.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheeky Nora</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lovely updo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at that perfect Regency fringe! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another lovely updo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I learned that I needed teeny rollers for my fringe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hair success!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking fabulous at the opera</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Cheers, and happy sewing to all :)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-155236308745851502011-09-29T17:03:00.000-07:002011-09-29T17:03:14.819-07:00Oh what a list!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have successfully completed the nightgown! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgNFDyrYGNK7KJIrXnixSGikjWVLENCPdAl6YjyPj73LWjdMmR4SyErWWbKLf3AMARcw0hXAxLpTzyhUzXqZNv65caLI-u7T4vV5VGy6ONA4qjTEehQbhREoja8r7w2XA783aJdZ8HA8L/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgNFDyrYGNK7KJIrXnixSGikjWVLENCPdAl6YjyPj73LWjdMmR4SyErWWbKLf3AMARcw0hXAxLpTzyhUzXqZNv65caLI-u7T4vV5VGy6ONA4qjTEehQbhREoja8r7w2XA783aJdZ8HA8L/s320/6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBepQCx0PqvwMRfJHvz3yWzkCrPiKpt3v_ublnqc0i_RMt8NGYps69ufg_YrZsAhKv-0SbNDPxreKYP5qGOjz5CW7KWVQU5pWaqtL8IgQy58QclOA02neEIDL-Qv_fiJFLj6g4zDxQu2V/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBepQCx0PqvwMRfJHvz3yWzkCrPiKpt3v_ublnqc0i_RMt8NGYps69ufg_YrZsAhKv-0SbNDPxreKYP5qGOjz5CW7KWVQU5pWaqtL8IgQy58QclOA02neEIDL-Qv_fiJFLj6g4zDxQu2V/s320/8.JPG" width="182" /></a></div>It really didn’t take me that long, per se, I just didn’t work on it straight through, taking breaks from sewing as that seems to be all I do in my free time lately. Even though that can’t possibly be true… But it will be soon. Miss Nora has reminded us that there are just over 60 days left until the Regency Retreat, and the following list I have for what I need clothing wise seems a bit daunting.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4 shifts - need 3<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2 corsets - need 1<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4-6 pair stockings - need 3-5<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Apron<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3 white petticoats - need 1<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1 black under dress - need to finish trim<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1 ball dress - need to redo sleeves<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2 evening dresses; grey silk and purple sheer<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4 day dresses - finish pink, need 3 more<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Gloves, blue and white<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Slippers<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Boots - need to make new ones for Nora and I<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Dress shoes - would be nice to have another pair<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Reddingcoat<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Parasol<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2 mob caps - need 2<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4 bonnets - need 2?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1 fishu - need 1<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2 nightgowns - need 1 maybe<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1 dressing robe - need 1<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Shawls<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week Nora and I dyed some muslin for day dresses for me. I like the green we came out with, but the red is just not Turkey red yet. And a Regency girl must have her Turkey red! She has been experimenting with more color combos and I think we’re going to try again soon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think my next steps on accomplishing this list will be as follows: <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">to finish altering the pink day dress I wore on the ship in Albany; I’m changing it into a wrap around<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">to finish the trim on the black dress (yes I know, this should have been done directly after the haunted summer eve, but what can ya do?)<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">take Nora’s advice and get my short corset made up, since we will be sitting around a great deal at the retreat and really a short corset will be most comfortable. <o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Alter my ball gown to change out the white poly for some white silk, fix the weird puckering issue (that probably only I can see) on the bodice, and replace the pearls on the outer sleeve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This dress was done a while ago, not sure if I have pix up of it, so when I start that redo I will post before and afters. I’ll probably do that for all of the redos.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Make my green day dress, not sure what pattern to use yet…<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">I’m assuming by this point we’ll have successfully turned out a Turkey red, so I can make my red day dress in the style of an extant gown I’ll post pix of at that time.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">All the underthings, maybe I can just whip em all out in a couple days since they’re not too complicated…<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">The shoes!! Oh and I must must must make a viable pattern for the shoes and boots as I will be teaching a workshop on making them at the retreat.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Dressing robe. I’ll probably need to make this pattern up at some point. I see viewing a bunch of regency era movies for ideas in my future.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Mobcaps and fischu<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">And lastly, if I have time and the inclination, another nightgown and more bonnets. I will however be making some of Stephanie’s new bonnet patterns at the retreat, so maybe it will be ok if I don’t have time for this now.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol></span><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hmmm, feels slightly better to get that planed out. But the 60 days seems very short at this point too.<o:p></o:p></span></ol><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Onward and sew!!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Charlotte<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-81274777741469765162011-09-18T10:32:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:32:06.245-07:00Toten alongAlthough I have been silent, I’ve not been static. I finished a tote bag for my mom to put all her jewelry making supplies in so that she can work anywhere. Before I put it all together I showed her the fabric choices and she calmly said… “only an artist could put those together” <br />
…which worried me for a beat; thoughts of ‘am I crazy with this combo” and ‘maybe she won’t like it’ went through my brain. But I quickly hushed them up and proceeded. I knew she’d like it once it was together. My darling husband covered the buttons for me, and a week later still has the bruises to show it. There has to be a better method then what we were using.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just love the buttons</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snaps all around the outside, and a few on the inside. 15 pockets in all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a veiw of all 3 fabrics together. I can see the trepidation of combining them</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>I’ve also started on a Regency nightgown for the retreat this December. I forced myself to watch Sense and Sensibility again, the 2008 BBC version, for inspiration. Really, my arm was being twisted to do this research. :) At one point, Hattie Morahan (as Elinore) and Charity Wakefield (as Marianne) were chatting before bed, allowing a good view of their nightgowns. I sketched them up and choose the top two images for mine. I have a list started somewhere with the massive amount of things I still need. I’ll probably finish that up and post it here so I have some accountability :)<br />
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</tbody></table>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-21183459258183250812011-09-06T00:14:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:17:45.995-07:00Blue on Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I am enamored of a new blog I’ve found, </span><a href="http://www.welovefrenchknots.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">welovefrenchknots</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">and have utilized an embroidery stitch that the lovely Bari has shown me (the bouillon stitch) in my new skirt! I started out very methodical about this and drew two of my flowers out first. As you can see, I used two of the sketches previously shown, and added a third. I have never used any sort of transfer method before, and decided that I should for this project. I used some sort of carbon like transfer paper and had to experiment before I figured out how to best use it (fabric, then carbon, then original drawing which I just traced back over)</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHNA6y8oJfrz3PyqQFhiT4LE-z_60oHeWh0Ete4JZNita0d_23MPGXhFYhm34QnwwHQ4cNpThr5QmfNvqqj94Ofy1dI9ASdUgbW7K2a-fE3F2hG-EcWf_H49203PAWuZSBdSnR4rCtqxF/s1600/IMG_1928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHNA6y8oJfrz3PyqQFhiT4LE-z_60oHeWh0Ete4JZNita0d_23MPGXhFYhm34QnwwHQ4cNpThr5QmfNvqqj94Ofy1dI9ASdUgbW7K2a-fE3F2hG-EcWf_H49203PAWuZSBdSnR4rCtqxF/s320/IMG_1928.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here comes the not so methodical part… I drew my first one on, and then proceeded to embroider it. Drew the second one on, embroidered it, and then decided I wanted a third one on there, below the first two. So I sketched out another one I liked put it on and started. And part way through I realized how close I was to the hem; so close in fact, that there was no way I could hem it properly and still make it look good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw7XXr43zd_zJa8N8G1QeeHfD7eCuyVswYwtjsqyE9QLyHNZ-jXaTH7lvnFlm6BPQZhl2Ev8zIrLPTOy_RBjK7SO2NS0GXGJNRHXia4Vx28oCLT_w3z2caK_3tbihO6OUfMRFvoK_3d1e/s1600/IMG_1943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw7XXr43zd_zJa8N8G1QeeHfD7eCuyVswYwtjsqyE9QLyHNZ-jXaTH7lvnFlm6BPQZhl2Ev8zIrLPTOy_RBjK7SO2NS0GXGJNRHXia4Vx28oCLT_w3z2caK_3tbihO6OUfMRFvoK_3d1e/s320/IMG_1943.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I did have to temper myself and keep the embroidery to one panel so as not to make it look over done, otherwise this could be the project that never ends with every inch covered in bluework. Can you blame me though? The blue on blue is divine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Overall, I like the skirt. I’m not thrilled with the waistband (elastic) but I suppose I knew that going into it.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3lqzri37ntu-fcHE57k5CQpWoHutbZ4ur5YuEcp9HYwsRFkZCy22viWRWFOtTQ_yxmaXiSg9p3AyyGSIl6RfVaLCS1L4Ot_99inz2SZlTrJMdNfsD3E6Gsu5220vFdwh33C2akJ88iJz/s1600/IMG_1944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3lqzri37ntu-fcHE57k5CQpWoHutbZ4ur5YuEcp9HYwsRFkZCy22viWRWFOtTQ_yxmaXiSg9p3AyyGSIl6RfVaLCS1L4Ot_99inz2SZlTrJMdNfsD3E6Gsu5220vFdwh33C2akJ88iJz/s320/IMG_1944.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And the front panel lies weirdly, which I’m guessing has something to do with the elastic as well. I suppose I could try to remove the elastic, pleat the top and insert a zipper, but I don’t want to ruin it. And I’m pretty sure pleats are not flattering on me. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaEAUFb6nnj7_hht97ra0oeKjUjpjfjeoMOsJFnbnxYKT3jw9ORdWZ5aUA64_6ywsi8BmeMO3TkSgpp5mZUtj9mCDtwqy-lrxH6Bc8mdxSU7SfQ3L-M-UziNVuv7Nvo_8MAV6yDRfKKzj/s1600/IMG_1926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaEAUFb6nnj7_hht97ra0oeKjUjpjfjeoMOsJFnbnxYKT3jw9ORdWZ5aUA64_6ywsi8BmeMO3TkSgpp5mZUtj9mCDtwqy-lrxH6Bc8mdxSU7SfQ3L-M-UziNVuv7Nvo_8MAV6yDRfKKzj/s200/IMG_1926.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-18423883493522178272011-08-12T11:49:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:33:23.716-07:00More Drawstring progress<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I had a minor setback of setting my sleeves slightly off kilter (which I do <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZhhVH53u_R45dv4MDvy07Yj-Kaw-QhnmD13J_TUsjqUudbAGvLRn7jiuAEwXULIFkrb91l4wi_CUiMlcnm0Qq3x9ydq2wuqNjIkYAXyY1Yr0o0c9CtetFM4n3b9PYGUL1Bqod7r51L0F/s1600/IMG_1913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 184px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 151px;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZhhVH53u_R45dv4MDvy07Yj-Kaw-QhnmD13J_TUsjqUudbAGvLRn7jiuAEwXULIFkrb91l4wi_CUiMlcnm0Qq3x9ydq2wuqNjIkYAXyY1Yr0o0c9CtetFM4n3b9PYGUL1Bqod7r51L0F/s200/IMG_1913.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>more than I'd like to admit - it's not that I put them on the wrong side, I <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">just rotate them slightly off) and after the ensuing panic that "it fit without the </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">sleeves, what's going on?!?" I realized my mistake, then went through </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">the painstaking process of removing french seams, resetting them and </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">now they are good again. As you can see, I've attached the skirt to </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">bodice, added two drawstrings and it looks pretty good. Except for </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">my enevitable issue of the back being too big, right in the top center. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Which is so weird, because this is the exact same pattern that I used </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3Cu2AuC2kIMQOUXrGQIjwum-8hia2nNwiTRQ9Tve92aJFvjEQKVgFqBaeN5Lx4n5pTE0T-2nN8u77tg5v0gs_qfSJ0XY7G7oKCvkpnBwNvfaOxCPAb4bANqDdD4wiJ2X3QlKu0Lv22uE/s1600/IMG_1914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3Cu2AuC2kIMQOUXrGQIjwum-8hia2nNwiTRQ9Tve92aJFvjEQKVgFqBaeN5Lx4n5pTE0T-2nN8u77tg5v0gs_qfSJ0XY7G7oKCvkpnBwNvfaOxCPAb4bANqDdD4wiJ2X3QlKu0Lv22uE/s200/IMG_1914.JPG" width="117" /></a>for the purple sheer, and that back fit beautifully. Sigh. Well, I should </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">be able to get some pleated ruffles made and I suppose I can tuck that</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> in when attaching the trim. I'm so close to being done at this point. And, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">happy day, I have plenty of the linen left over, so I made myself a simple </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">drawtring skirt for daily wear.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-17080833831510957802011-08-08T23:48:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:33:00.000-07:00Drawstring progress<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtaoOfYU_ToSShc0CZtFkUvKXZDaT_vp2ImGvfg4piZgKHtC2ioIlktxi2g-RCP8gv70lC3oJITLHV1_0vNCiztlll4fwkv_NLc428Z_ZMx8rnKqobyz-AEi1k17LFGPeqjYbKg8xVuIc/s1600/IMG_1896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtaoOfYU_ToSShc0CZtFkUvKXZDaT_vp2ImGvfg4piZgKHtC2ioIlktxi2g-RCP8gv70lC3oJITLHV1_0vNCiztlll4fwkv_NLc428Z_ZMx8rnKqobyz-AEi1k17LFGPeqjYbKg8xVuIc/s200/IMG_1896.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYG1PNr-gkERsXBADHjmT9kKh06OQHhjENmxoXCHY1qrxHTNcig0HpvrunBi6LcUmhCkHm5d-V_j1qJrpy_yZ-ZtHJD699f4aH1LRUu46LicDOZBhom7GUgcQnaei7rd6Uf0GTS_g0dpE/s1600/IMG_1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYG1PNr-gkERsXBADHjmT9kKh06OQHhjENmxoXCHY1qrxHTNcig0HpvrunBi6LcUmhCkHm5d-V_j1qJrpy_yZ-ZtHJD699f4aH1LRUu46LicDOZBhom7GUgcQnaei7rd6Uf0GTS_g0dpE/s200/IMG_1897.JPG" width="200" /></a>These gowns never look as good on </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">the dress form as they do on, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">however, here is the bodice finished </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">(save for the sleeve hems), and the 95 </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">inches of fabric crammed into 30 or </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">so inches of knife pleats. I have only </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">to attach the two and decide where the </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">drawstring goes to finish the main </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">construction. Then, should I </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">have time, I shall trim with ruffles. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvsHlsymeIxKswJVvZ_dX2GkFptUohF4ECH8TZyUitGSfu89V7LQTEAxJwyhFlHJ1RggUlwNP_az-AQPo_gV5f-5wTE3CKZdBSZGgHhNUKzpmpyp77XAc_46pkqaUdXGDCnFrCTMLuH06/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvsHlsymeIxKswJVvZ_dX2GkFptUohF4ECH8TZyUitGSfu89V7LQTEAxJwyhFlHJ1RggUlwNP_az-AQPo_gV5f-5wTE3CKZdBSZGgHhNUKzpmpyp77XAc_46pkqaUdXGDCnFrCTMLuH06/s200/IMG_1898.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-41382521466307385442011-08-08T00:06:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:32:35.486-07:00Drawstring gownTime to start a new Regency gown. I have this lovely black linen stripe that I will wear this weekend to an event hosted by Le Bon Ton. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx2b9LtmbWyJz1swX7Oh94K3EXHI2UltLSBD_p8kGu20QDmvEunZZsDfXsOOdie3xD8kMjTIVtQY2NdFRxGb_7ygWNbNuexeS_baxsbK359Su8cMRxgSejAM12EORSXiiC70kWyjV5xRS/s1600/IMG_1874.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638371945638874498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx2b9LtmbWyJz1swX7Oh94K3EXHI2UltLSBD_p8kGu20QDmvEunZZsDfXsOOdie3xD8kMjTIVtQY2NdFRxGb_7ygWNbNuexeS_baxsbK359Su8cMRxgSejAM12EORSXiiC70kWyjV5xRS/s320/IMG_1874.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <br />
I started out thinking that maybe I would make another bibfront, since I now like it much better with my new long stay underneath giving me the proper shape. But, like I've stated previously, I'm still not sure about this design. I almost feel like it's the Regency version of overalls, and frankly, overalls are no one's friend... <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizwDH1PbHenTqcShr_nHePLl-f1yRAOiifisswDp1g8gGWaPCDWXCcbrQkY6ov5HRMRmjKfcsNdrKQkBN638wVVenEgawuj-nnyuL5oy_QD15r0Ed67f7kKGrBE_DKjLs4jC1JFvtl41L/s1600/IMG_1860.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638372144750780354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizwDH1PbHenTqcShr_nHePLl-f1yRAOiifisswDp1g8gGWaPCDWXCcbrQkY6ov5HRMRmjKfcsNdrKQkBN638wVVenEgawuj-nnyuL5oy_QD15r0Ed67f7kKGrBE_DKjLs4jC1JFvtl41L/s320/IMG_1860.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> See why one should wear a petticoat ladies? Muslin is rather see through. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSV8TSkVHIlYNd6UlWvOv2QTFjchcNrRTdgvcE6AJstVa260mff52lIw9xcU3mNPFBrBo5VQ5o63nus6X9hblz0aXc2-7X8zDC2gKx1JmRkwc17C61SNnJj58hYFOLS3Q9t8qGxtOjxkGj/s1600/IMG_1863.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638372137942323170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSV8TSkVHIlYNd6UlWvOv2QTFjchcNrRTdgvcE6AJstVa260mff52lIw9xcU3mNPFBrBo5VQ5o63nus6X9hblz0aXc2-7X8zDC2gKx1JmRkwc17C61SNnJj58hYFOLS3Q9t8qGxtOjxkGj/s320/IMG_1863.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <br />
So, the mental debate rages on. I've attempted the drawstring previously, and failed to make one I particularly like. Nora has given me a few tips that give me hope and so I am altering a patten from two that I currently like. The back of my new purple sheer... <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3DkV6hHVEtcgzsShDys3CRWw7Rz0dolDZOoq5Ikab6Ln3ZY1hk8oIEvB7m-WUydlFvb7wL0f91NBfH5JKoyrJdIyow7CrGxqotEsqyAtG-1eXdTF61ZTmGW412pYtafC0hlolTN-xQAG/s1600/IMG_1879.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638371960249132562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3DkV6hHVEtcgzsShDys3CRWw7Rz0dolDZOoq5Ikab6Ln3ZY1hk8oIEvB7m-WUydlFvb7wL0f91NBfH5JKoyrJdIyow7CrGxqotEsqyAtG-1eXdTF61ZTmGW412pYtafC0hlolTN-xQAG/s320/IMG_1879.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> (This is just showing my alterations of the original Janet Arnold pattern.) <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6whNdouKwtEkdEUYdT5SS-nczQwBD5W0JSOch071mYb_ziUZBFSxKvAeaGUI9HDiTRMuYge3cYSaLL3zdRsaEMOHkVVKuvpzGkQxLmrD-9FFhIWAjWGCIe3orePUnkFybl_t6X2kN6qv/s1600/IMG_1880.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638371955293028738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6whNdouKwtEkdEUYdT5SS-nczQwBD5W0JSOch071mYb_ziUZBFSxKvAeaGUI9HDiTRMuYge3cYSaLL3zdRsaEMOHkVVKuvpzGkQxLmrD-9FFhIWAjWGCIe3orePUnkFybl_t6X2kN6qv/s320/IMG_1880.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <br />
And the front of my bodiced petticoat. <br />
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So far, so good. <br />
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I've actually gotten a bit further than this stage, but have failed to take pictures yet. Have I mentioned how much I love this fabric? The stripes are subtle yet give it visual interest. I have the notion to add box pleat ruffles around the sleeve and neck line. We'll see if I have time. After the event this weekend, It will make a nice under dress for sheers to go over as black was not an oft used color unless one was mourning, or (gasp!) worked for a living. <br />
Cheers, <br />
CharlotteCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-11837336064705175342011-08-03T20:13:00.001-07:002011-08-03T22:56:21.028-07:00A Year in ReviewYes, it has been well over a year since I stumbled through a posting. But! I am happy to report that time was not wasted and following is a bit of my activities over the months.<br />Rolling back the calendar to…<br />Summer last, we went to the beach with friends several times, because that’s what Oregonians do you see.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HcW7OZOGMH_yjCm09zaNGZt7zr80jUjREcmH5fZytNuTt4hGEon9ZlAe7rEcqvUPpSCeJq0XNYbOeJ98N-ejtZRxLIlaJSX2W_SO0qpAAkRidy0MrepqN3DU5eTFf7VhIr-b5Y5ZE02e/s1600/IMG_0760.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636868376826231826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HcW7OZOGMH_yjCm09zaNGZt7zr80jUjREcmH5fZytNuTt4hGEon9ZlAe7rEcqvUPpSCeJq0XNYbOeJ98N-ejtZRxLIlaJSX2W_SO0qpAAkRidy0MrepqN3DU5eTFf7VhIr-b5Y5ZE02e/s200/IMG_0760.JPG" /></a>I think the pups enjoy it as much as we do<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40kombpKCQy91kvNi0TM5aWfqodHW5CRgSzl7JgTl31pdz-w4mhRjoKo2DhZWx7eMoTt7zZyXm3CKJIR98EKLItEJXmQQA4IkHXpk5pAvNxfJ3YnH9CnDAMk9m2co9h2GSsmPSvY6huQH/s1600/IMG_0802.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636857594786520274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40kombpKCQy91kvNi0TM5aWfqodHW5CRgSzl7JgTl31pdz-w4mhRjoKo2DhZWx7eMoTt7zZyXm3CKJIR98EKLItEJXmQQA4IkHXpk5pAvNxfJ3YnH9CnDAMk9m2co9h2GSsmPSvY6huQH/s200/IMG_0802.JPG" /></a>The view just sets my heart at ease<br /><br />My Regency events were as follows:<br />In May, a picnic in Eugene<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvIJtDkDUO81OTbV-9mm1CkE-_fcrMy6U1T1uZ3wk0TZm7rswDIIcqtbJe2qYcASmCZX5u_apaauvm3JdfvJguJLlf53qdyY52JKwbCCUfdjYxCuFGmZNOzH2A7f5L-YUpzwnPinWuUAJ/s1600/RPicnic21.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 166px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636857590985886482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvIJtDkDUO81OTbV-9mm1CkE-_fcrMy6U1T1uZ3wk0TZm7rswDIIcqtbJe2qYcASmCZX5u_apaauvm3JdfvJguJLlf53qdyY52JKwbCCUfdjYxCuFGmZNOzH2A7f5L-YUpzwnPinWuUAJ/s200/RPicnic21.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">a little dancing<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Rky_tXXaXaOIxa1XW1tIW1NO3IvbcBwabr7tXv_UhKaEX6jyuQdiBRy9d7zhL0uU1d646SY3RiWwdSGQmBIHD5n-b5E3xV5u45DLquvtYfOz_99lqGAATki09j3fOYJxNAWN5qgyqPBE/s1600/RPicnic28.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636857587156548098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Rky_tXXaXaOIxa1XW1tIW1NO3IvbcBwabr7tXv_UhKaEX6jyuQdiBRy9d7zhL0uU1d646SY3RiWwdSGQmBIHD5n-b5E3xV5u45DLquvtYfOz_99lqGAATki09j3fOYJxNAWN5qgyqPBE/s200/RPicnic28.JPG" /></a>a group shot<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGc4MTIuvDmVL2J1jvW64lsFAPs0o8ScDKHFy1P0bMVXW8ouQ92JZSHc4O44qPq9M4uBYZ4r5Mr1wP4HFvCUzLKMCAJQH5tuh822VPeTrzLYaMnyBbX-jtpuu7ZxZbftVxfaUO0elHNWQ/s1600/RPicnic37.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636857585499846178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGc4MTIuvDmVL2J1jvW64lsFAPs0o8ScDKHFy1P0bMVXW8ouQ92JZSHc4O44qPq9M4uBYZ4r5Mr1wP4HFvCUzLKMCAJQH5tuh822VPeTrzLYaMnyBbX-jtpuu7ZxZbftVxfaUO0elHNWQ/s200/RPicnic37.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">I just loved this blue gown<br /><p align="left"><br />The Annual Pittock picnic in July<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2SSa5tu6ZKzXFW4KBbNU-odV6_1l-ZhoairsKzTVgHdjG8ByXjvh8935_B_tuOSGAtZ4ieM5GGZZeKJi9rhlh8wdTouv88BIWGv5iWWCizY3nBitcS0Di9gnPfeZBf5CESvu0ALqHOxT/s1600/IMG_0707.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636857578387531186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2SSa5tu6ZKzXFW4KBbNU-odV6_1l-ZhoairsKzTVgHdjG8ByXjvh8935_B_tuOSGAtZ4ieM5GGZZeKJi9rhlh8wdTouv88BIWGv5iWWCizY3nBitcS0Di9gnPfeZBf5CESvu0ALqHOxT/s200/IMG_0707.JPG" /><p align="center"></a></p>Reposing under an obliging tree<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-RN8AqSHyNkZPr4JC2JJywCUHDoOVarkGC68daqtEmIujAtyOV4AWPsN7Doo2jZMaEHTLtp63q9Uf9vabWn4pJGXdmv6nCvO-C6-jikP41dktBamybTJMbMFWm3ULUpkN2uoI6ivIEuy/s1600/IMG_0711.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856897494520786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-RN8AqSHyNkZPr4JC2JJywCUHDoOVarkGC68daqtEmIujAtyOV4AWPsN7Doo2jZMaEHTLtp63q9Uf9vabWn4pJGXdmv6nCvO-C6-jikP41dktBamybTJMbMFWm3ULUpkN2uoI6ivIEuy/s200/IMG_0711.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0kRU4YgmQPQJ3kFvipzk-W3tU6gxCO58IMEHpUf2W55Cp5npyV4IctZYjC6XLF3G5EJmZYHS2WqKCWOk_oQpOG5RqiJ8Nna2HRrZu2IuLv1vIJnjRAt8CsoTJvvpao-YN8eFaEsyqu9U/s1600/IMG_0717.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856892069819074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0kRU4YgmQPQJ3kFvipzk-W3tU6gxCO58IMEHpUf2W55Cp5npyV4IctZYjC6XLF3G5EJmZYHS2WqKCWOk_oQpOG5RqiJ8Nna2HRrZu2IuLv1vIJnjRAt8CsoTJvvpao-YN8eFaEsyqu9U/s200/IMG_0717.JPG" /></a><p align="center">Miss Nora in all her loveliness<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-pOFy29tlfEtPzDxwALYr6DepQ1SWOKEe9dFEvNMzgI50GVkpeAv5R4sBy0jtAx8dnkKMJuNjV5SUn6UAv2HFS3gRZYXD394SfMb9-Vl_FskDXCKYZdrSw5-yyUJMKYDoAaXEFvMOkEV/s1600/IMG_0720.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856886719469218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-pOFy29tlfEtPzDxwALYr6DepQ1SWOKEe9dFEvNMzgI50GVkpeAv5R4sBy0jtAx8dnkKMJuNjV5SUn6UAv2HFS3gRZYXD394SfMb9-Vl_FskDXCKYZdrSw5-yyUJMKYDoAaXEFvMOkEV/s200/IMG_0720.JPG" /></a> </p><br />The (faux) Fox Hunt in September<br />I decorated a top hat for my riding outfit, and I really just want to wear the thing all the time<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rJId6iUX_0_5C1_OFCWCoQ_7wSHW6tiTlQrMS1fyJoGaOSOn8eqPY_p5Q1TSjHG1jAo7Czb6X8eo1BCV9_UTodFWIB8-aEoeUwzZd6b-LRav61PFNcahYmP8-RYNUYaAiEKY4wuGPTAw/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856882522244866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rJId6iUX_0_5C1_OFCWCoQ_7wSHW6tiTlQrMS1fyJoGaOSOn8eqPY_p5Q1TSjHG1jAo7Czb6X8eo1BCV9_UTodFWIB8-aEoeUwzZd6b-LRav61PFNcahYmP8-RYNUYaAiEKY4wuGPTAw/s200/IMG_0917.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">the group milling about pre-hunt<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OKYwUc_x6lOFpk3rc1hF74tjVXrMIKA2Ftak1uqZ6Coyay7nf-i7xUc-K-VZkiK73cAR_ziNoEBpzNxc0zW8YzePCW1sDyUj_y39Tle814-6Bj6snxtakYG6cGFj4v1kUsQ6WoFXbkwO/s1600/IMG_0921.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856877954210802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OKYwUc_x6lOFpk3rc1hF74tjVXrMIKA2Ftak1uqZ6Coyay7nf-i7xUc-K-VZkiK73cAR_ziNoEBpzNxc0zW8YzePCW1sDyUj_y39Tle814-6Bj6snxtakYG6cGFj4v1kUsQ6WoFXbkwO/s200/IMG_0921.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiomlrKlWfEUO8Zi0MXK-DCWnLtGz5o7Akk4CyXJsAlC17fr5fW1XG74UNq75D1RwZACEE7K8bC-oySOBKFYbvx4ZCI4repE8Q5fkxrMmbBmdewxNRpbXgvIaMIechqIS9DTcHaqGZNOy_/s1600/C%2526Steph+edited.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856423133406546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiomlrKlWfEUO8Zi0MXK-DCWnLtGz5o7Akk4CyXJsAlC17fr5fW1XG74UNq75D1RwZACEE7K8bC-oySOBKFYbvx4ZCI4repE8Q5fkxrMmbBmdewxNRpbXgvIaMIechqIS9DTcHaqGZNOy_/s200/C%2526Steph+edited.jpg" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5wS9mNZ6aU1fVD5bP9qRQmmJL-jxus90GRYW39_qubuoT5WTMrKYMZA8yedqq_kClZFsviZgdim5jjpKlTrdfs9GVZFhLdMUZ8-PFa5gM0c3yjl_WyAmlTKywHdDr14hiI5otmVGeOBQ/s1600/hat1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856416576384002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5wS9mNZ6aU1fVD5bP9qRQmmJL-jxus90GRYW39_qubuoT5WTMrKYMZA8yedqq_kClZFsviZgdim5jjpKlTrdfs9GVZFhLdMUZ8-PFa5gM0c3yjl_WyAmlTKywHdDr14hiI5otmVGeOBQ/s200/hat1.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><br />The October Autumn Assembly. My and Nora’s first event that we planned and executed. It was quite lovely and simple.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tO5hWKV_O2P5McWOTr7Tg4R9x0edlHhy7TP8T2yEUzowCYou1PVwc1Z-U-nGTlcoX3OfHRP_V9Mf5Nfh30e7F2oJxX597hSEn4JzmCZeajmLXgER__7DHTkK_3WTYUIlOnNnNG4y1Ayl/s1600/IMG_0996.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856412552395778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tO5hWKV_O2P5McWOTr7Tg4R9x0edlHhy7TP8T2yEUzowCYou1PVwc1Z-U-nGTlcoX3OfHRP_V9Mf5Nfh30e7F2oJxX597hSEn4JzmCZeajmLXgER__7DHTkK_3WTYUIlOnNnNG4y1Ayl/s200/IMG_0996.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">at table<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXESIXFkNDnZi2l_RgwOMgekATLx_M1CU2jIoeX_7632R5CUMmaN_AXVezc8EBEj3cH7S8tRLykTWRbpWadePwhyqZ6IB1pJLLtLgrhGe7eyLIKM8LLupB0bBWqk2yYTty1CPHJ6RhyphenhyphenO_B/s1600/IMG_1008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636856402819449234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXESIXFkNDnZi2l_RgwOMgekATLx_M1CU2jIoeX_7632R5CUMmaN_AXVezc8EBEj3cH7S8tRLykTWRbpWadePwhyqZ6IB1pJLLtLgrhGe7eyLIKM8LLupB0bBWqk2yYTty1CPHJ6RhyphenhyphenO_B/s200/IMG_1008.JPG" /></a> a stroll around the lake<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN36sxLooBNTnrn4TvUYxCkRB8EtBvO2AfK4tLvGHMLLNFjr9C-rugEguScPoqQjTP2iWdtPZ1ls-9oPs_Dre1AqVOcaFmXk_oq0HgdNiJuXuJXjdeGOFc-Bff6Dg4uOphfXPqWtoUYG8x/s1600/IMG_1013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN36sxLooBNTnrn4TvUYxCkRB8EtBvO2AfK4tLvGHMLLNFjr9C-rugEguScPoqQjTP2iWdtPZ1ls-9oPs_Dre1AqVOcaFmXk_oq0HgdNiJuXuJXjdeGOFc-Bff6Dg4uOphfXPqWtoUYG8x/s200/IMG_1013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636873294040986034" /></a>and some dancing<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSoDHVDdOiMMe13HhHmzZewi8U4k0qsZQ_qAeDcOce-OdhpfMkrfQYF5B22pwekilx3pOp_aWaS1rw9TNBTbDP5n9cWwyXoSGk8EI7nYm8UdZCR1D-Ba7lQXpCTqlA5OY4dEeapT3hPUc/s1600/IMG_1015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855841313962978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSoDHVDdOiMMe13HhHmzZewi8U4k0qsZQ_qAeDcOce-OdhpfMkrfQYF5B22pwekilx3pOp_aWaS1rw9TNBTbDP5n9cWwyXoSGk8EI7nYm8UdZCR1D-Ba7lQXpCTqlA5OY4dEeapT3hPUc/s200/IMG_1015.JPG" /></a> </p>The JASNA convention!! Oh how I wish wish wish I could have attended this conference as it was right here in my home town!! I, however, had to settle with merely perusing the shop that was set up.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7dWVvVlEmYtS-ZPnmM2ZcHp2Qa5JHkyz4NqGXhg0bb0scifL4X7fGfdEjZ7OmtDBcx_E7zo7dnVlVK9G7W0evnCHNbHPrpM80HBrXcpuOUE0smGj4i3RSS2Fb2cVUqhapSgGvyWDbAEv/s1600/Kat+%2526+Nora.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855839014907090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7dWVvVlEmYtS-ZPnmM2ZcHp2Qa5JHkyz4NqGXhg0bb0scifL4X7fGfdEjZ7OmtDBcx_E7zo7dnVlVK9G7W0evnCHNbHPrpM80HBrXcpuOUE0smGj4i3RSS2Fb2cVUqhapSgGvyWDbAEv/s200/Kat+%2526+Nora.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1gLMo31gHCeMfqMdXtfdyC8de27a6AEzwVcwjUHcU4O4DcPb2JwIyR-C7kZ6UrFnvaSecrQrClId2ogXjmz5KJL1w1HtpYQxQAB4NSSZAGD1c1HppCnvEn9R9FcPqLhWPagAJOq2oZ9S/s1600/IMG_1136.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855837226312690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1gLMo31gHCeMfqMdXtfdyC8de27a6AEzwVcwjUHcU4O4DcPb2JwIyR-C7kZ6UrFnvaSecrQrClId2ogXjmz5KJL1w1HtpYQxQAB4NSSZAGD1c1HppCnvEn9R9FcPqLhWPagAJOq2oZ9S/s200/IMG_1136.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">some inspiration for a shawl in progess<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZzBwii_q4roFU8B0AAPiT-YEX-EpkjZwLG-G3cQT53Z0eUE50rJWX8BLRUwZJvuC-F3BF8LrPuaUngDfuG5rkC_qAMSbqYpTcL4HB9ixnmEh_iXcqEfAxqJtuT89tBmFkrBU4mml_-9_/s1600/Group+4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855829550341426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZzBwii_q4roFU8B0AAPiT-YEX-EpkjZwLG-G3cQT53Z0eUE50rJWX8BLRUwZJvuC-F3BF8LrPuaUngDfuG5rkC_qAMSbqYpTcL4HB9ixnmEh_iXcqEfAxqJtuT89tBmFkrBU4mml_-9_/s200/Group+4.JPG" /></a> </p>A Tea in Sumner, WA November last<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEgQ-_Bg8YVs-empuG5swhAiFjPnLwbsJka6FCyKWh8He-RZpB6NgWO9CUNsqOEDt6cyZqyx8AXEXxOlABj8JGmx-UVYJeqopSUPIhBSESv99tRhRVO3QpxN4ylCkBut4Bh1qzanyXN1w/s1600/IMG_1213.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855299150718418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEgQ-_Bg8YVs-empuG5swhAiFjPnLwbsJka6FCyKWh8He-RZpB6NgWO9CUNsqOEDt6cyZqyx8AXEXxOlABj8JGmx-UVYJeqopSUPIhBSESv99tRhRVO3QpxN4ylCkBut4Bh1qzanyXN1w/s200/IMG_1213.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">A bouquet of bonnets<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGdPBKn1UYsnVr8piW13ev58gGuVnfYRY6EG7dY4UDioNJoKfvhoM03j8khCxzABOS6Ui0Je7cw1ud7VSlsPGK0OSqiE7jUFJmfr4ZRAlGsDCq1dNK5oITVpBiy_VnRcC9DN6-RK6DZcD/s1600/IMG_1215.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855296788088626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGdPBKn1UYsnVr8piW13ev58gGuVnfYRY6EG7dY4UDioNJoKfvhoM03j8khCxzABOS6Ui0Je7cw1ud7VSlsPGK0OSqiE7jUFJmfr4ZRAlGsDCq1dNK5oITVpBiy_VnRcC9DN6-RK6DZcD/s200/IMG_1215.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">a view of the lovely room we dined in<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ34flg-h-x76m8fjV7IkFxJygVkJ3i-NAAriMs5g2DekKECY6oLV6cwOtr3t620ge8eTzedEzyjuYX97UT8r4GPmQWw_VU4ZcD2YnReGPVfE_Ai5Xnl2NQfL0Xx-8kdBeH92VpqmE6hQb/s1600/IMG_1228.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855292470869282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ34flg-h-x76m8fjV7IkFxJygVkJ3i-NAAriMs5g2DekKECY6oLV6cwOtr3t620ge8eTzedEzyjuYX97UT8r4GPmQWw_VU4ZcD2YnReGPVfE_Ai5Xnl2NQfL0Xx-8kdBeH92VpqmE6hQb/s200/IMG_1228.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">A crossover gown I think I’ve taken apart since…<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7SV0EKgCWm0n0m9GYsFvMtFUMUGKS1WcE09v5FETJBLLVJ2qO12GUi1hcmFmmA6ZCyTvUNuss_y6P9V3-u2HH9SJVU6jdMAa-VORb_K_tzCImmNPSBrmvbZ41FoMpWw3T-8ZUiOtYSfj/s1600/IMG_1230.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855285685304210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7SV0EKgCWm0n0m9GYsFvMtFUMUGKS1WcE09v5FETJBLLVJ2qO12GUi1hcmFmmA6ZCyTvUNuss_y6P9V3-u2HH9SJVU6jdMAa-VORb_K_tzCImmNPSBrmvbZ41FoMpWw3T-8ZUiOtYSfj/s200/IMG_1230.JPG" /><p align="left"></a></p>Nora and I<br />Oh and the Masque in November. Dress as a villain, pre 1820.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJebH0UGqxDlckVVu9mD5yvDvhtX-iOnen0y7GiIrfJUqgN48A8MOhL0jFyc1mlR1pXsx16S4eu_TVRycomBkdwjLqjsUs45fwp6X6cyIFRYwoZF09-iX4JuMeVqvBa6IKpzo0mkUMNut2/s1600/IMG_1256.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636855281395214786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJebH0UGqxDlckVVu9mD5yvDvhtX-iOnen0y7GiIrfJUqgN48A8MOhL0jFyc1mlR1pXsx16S4eu_TVRycomBkdwjLqjsUs45fwp6X6cyIFRYwoZF09-iX4JuMeVqvBa6IKpzo0mkUMNut2/s200/IMG_1256.JPG" /><p align="center"></a></p>What sly look is this?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mlyMMnCvrEmC5R5aiorwe8JD0NTCAFV-y_yzN5QhgA0UjWHwr0IY2FvmQ8qI4gtfFtEvQqcveI_zkf0yjyQilh_7vjXSbZrESeECblnAIz7dcDIMwq4-AxEetkjBdb80CLiQm3Sior9q/s1600/IMG_1277.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854813417040146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mlyMMnCvrEmC5R5aiorwe8JD0NTCAFV-y_yzN5QhgA0UjWHwr0IY2FvmQ8qI4gtfFtEvQqcveI_zkf0yjyQilh_7vjXSbZrESeECblnAIz7dcDIMwq4-AxEetkjBdb80CLiQm3Sior9q/s200/IMG_1277.JPG" /></a> And we keep on rolling on into this year…<br />January brought our 2nd Winter Feast, with, I believe, over 30 dishes. It was a culinary delight, especially the lavender cheesecake with a blueberry topping. We had dancing, singing and a charming puppet show.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTttJDmyEL8kRGQWvZIRzBGYBdnUeJ-5OldArnLMUFm3oBsiL031Mh6TbIpD3Ie9tge8ke7BKRxq84FWN7w_VQMQBkwxPDczMtv0HoGCU3_P4uDwzraqhViVnzUleICaRmNCldH_pcb-r/s1600/IMG_1572.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854811408552866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTttJDmyEL8kRGQWvZIRzBGYBdnUeJ-5OldArnLMUFm3oBsiL031Mh6TbIpD3Ie9tge8ke7BKRxq84FWN7w_VQMQBkwxPDczMtv0HoGCU3_P4uDwzraqhViVnzUleICaRmNCldH_pcb-r/s200/IMG_1572.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAwb1nnyEfNqjOkaOP714dbQqnr_DGCsojs7JPDEWVLQjXc0rkSc1KE6Kd7raJI0zpGl0lQIXhsj1IKvC_KgO-3H06_JVLmVv5B0TtfWCk6vkHQ8JE75laysae5UWbw8F-7obaAEUeC-J/s1600/IMG_1578.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854803554720226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAwb1nnyEfNqjOkaOP714dbQqnr_DGCsojs7JPDEWVLQjXc0rkSc1KE6Kd7raJI0zpGl0lQIXhsj1IKvC_KgO-3H06_JVLmVv5B0TtfWCk6vkHQ8JE75laysae5UWbw8F-7obaAEUeC-J/s200/IMG_1578.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-T7BYr6U8J6yl16JJZl6_wN3rJbsnk37o9e-wY1y_Wbf0_9Ju4BzL-8N0BAB3KoOa7_L3rm9hnKJtsgbtIarJ3s7eemkQq4dtjojfb9SaiNnOtE5A9_Xq5K_yQvBUefbUH5XnGcSbjlQt/s1600/IMG_1581.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854800597383954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-T7BYr6U8J6yl16JJZl6_wN3rJbsnk37o9e-wY1y_Wbf0_9Ju4BzL-8N0BAB3KoOa7_L3rm9hnKJtsgbtIarJ3s7eemkQq4dtjojfb9SaiNnOtE5A9_Xq5K_yQvBUefbUH5XnGcSbjlQt/s200/IMG_1581.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhH-Uf3WbMO5X2qwwmT3J5QlJpOe9lGkgKLnvMvDoMGW2SXfNhve46ei9wk-axwQFoj9lS3hutWFvOZxqqqKo4JoMlIaWj4Xtd6AAjLfDJapuDXBkh2JaeDJDPyvV5XbSYwTvLQE7XLoz/s1600/IMG_1582.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854798612415170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhH-Uf3WbMO5X2qwwmT3J5QlJpOe9lGkgKLnvMvDoMGW2SXfNhve46ei9wk-axwQFoj9lS3hutWFvOZxqqqKo4JoMlIaWj4Xtd6AAjLfDJapuDXBkh2JaeDJDPyvV5XbSYwTvLQE7XLoz/s200/IMG_1582.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">oh the cheesecake!!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivEAfytS6cZ31dHQO_JX3lu2zKwKiZryzDoQTHRk1NhUlSelstUXNA6TkbaPe5FFNSrJNvYIce9RvCVPrK0AeZzunWXWhKX_fuBX56Cpz4rakdcml82jxqJB5rP0hx-oC1wJfvFgRX2o7V/s1600/IMG_1585.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854365742512786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivEAfytS6cZ31dHQO_JX3lu2zKwKiZryzDoQTHRk1NhUlSelstUXNA6TkbaPe5FFNSrJNvYIce9RvCVPrK0AeZzunWXWhKX_fuBX56Cpz4rakdcml82jxqJB5rP0hx-oC1wJfvFgRX2o7V/s200/IMG_1585.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMPAWowin13l53eDUyXHHVLhZXxJrr8Xusgo0dPphInYm8kxzWgoazm2fILYV02YCBkMeV2gIGYVMDxYG0W23PSTYdv2ke44X3Z-yrktwCXgH4-YDXnB1gB_MMVwHNM-Ibecn6WN48wjf/s1600/IMG_1592.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854362694022386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMPAWowin13l53eDUyXHHVLhZXxJrr8Xusgo0dPphInYm8kxzWgoazm2fILYV02YCBkMeV2gIGYVMDxYG0W23PSTYdv2ke44X3Z-yrktwCXgH4-YDXnB1gB_MMVwHNM-Ibecn6WN48wjf/s200/IMG_1592.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCf_AC1ktf4iSKSrpXrufRArQx1-m6EAG-bwcWXwNTHaqIlp2HU-H21teeCFci2ktrDxamMrzEtR988eMWMLwTg8Xqk_c9KvL65c5NLkYYkzrcjpld6WR6lNE3h9JgoE2VtoTrMDoGcu2/s1600/IMG_1613.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854359519800770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCf_AC1ktf4iSKSrpXrufRArQx1-m6EAG-bwcWXwNTHaqIlp2HU-H21teeCFci2ktrDxamMrzEtR988eMWMLwTg8Xqk_c9KvL65c5NLkYYkzrcjpld6WR6lNE3h9JgoE2VtoTrMDoGcu2/s200/IMG_1613.JPG" /></a><br />Which brings us to February, and a mutual birthday between Mary and me. We had a lovely tea in honor of the occasion. Here is a gown I don’t think I’ve shown before. I embroidered the bodice with silver thread (something I don’t recommend for the easily frustrated) The jury is still out on this gown as I’m not entirely sure I like bib fronts.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkUK6VMxkrGfy6OL6JUDvUpoVIyZa2msaKYQITT-kMeN6Fo5ZBKXnWhBB0q8RfhdBY3tf1w-5M5fcPwcSOxF40Zi-yIpCBEw_HOO63zWXrSdx4_g0TMt_R1SBuLJzOmyv0LrMfx4DiVAa/s1600/IMG_1629.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854359949069682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkUK6VMxkrGfy6OL6JUDvUpoVIyZa2msaKYQITT-kMeN6Fo5ZBKXnWhBB0q8RfhdBY3tf1w-5M5fcPwcSOxF40Zi-yIpCBEw_HOO63zWXrSdx4_g0TMt_R1SBuLJzOmyv0LrMfx4DiVAa/s200/IMG_1629.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvI7h3RMWrwpluUmLKDGXbiYYMHVLtZ0Jr6gqBH9lJPBVT29taHuKvWDxVyRn693SavxGxBuwNQkUeCR1GfdKpNkNJUvGlRn7KtHxXwu9U0rWH5zmpPMBQA4x8b0rD70_dSPIp0ddX5jes/s1600/IMG_1634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636854351188622626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvI7h3RMWrwpluUmLKDGXbiYYMHVLtZ0Jr6gqBH9lJPBVT29taHuKvWDxVyRn693SavxGxBuwNQkUeCR1GfdKpNkNJUvGlRn7KtHxXwu9U0rWH5zmpPMBQA4x8b0rD70_dSPIp0ddX5jes/s200/IMG_1634.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_94D8Ppf7Zo3vh24oy_qmZRbXu28m9fInkEC3P9WEbi664f07FOuDSJafcygLSnPbEurIvOuErTwoquV-htZltwUC16uGUXDmsMB3Pyeu0YQ3sRR80lfo8Pm2CaiW9aBS9Vdw_xjvHjHe/s1600/IMG_1635.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853943317804546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_94D8Ppf7Zo3vh24oy_qmZRbXu28m9fInkEC3P9WEbi664f07FOuDSJafcygLSnPbEurIvOuErTwoquV-htZltwUC16uGUXDmsMB3Pyeu0YQ3sRR80lfo8Pm2CaiW9aBS9Vdw_xjvHjHe/s200/IMG_1635.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rB6yiexajjGfI5Ncheettpnv-reszb6hKdEawyCUyqiOlssc7TUhFefpwu-eOq3nCk7wcbiWq4P9c-ciFXCnd5k4eriMmAj3dFv6l4kipjI06l3VvmdCdLjpi9SeKPMk-7uRLDbaxbNj/s1600/IMG_1638.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853936158001938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rB6yiexajjGfI5Ncheettpnv-reszb6hKdEawyCUyqiOlssc7TUhFefpwu-eOq3nCk7wcbiWq4P9c-ciFXCnd5k4eriMmAj3dFv6l4kipjI06l3VvmdCdLjpi9SeKPMk-7uRLDbaxbNj/s200/IMG_1638.JPG" /></a> </p><br />I may regret posting these, but I did make a new corset around this time which I am in love with. It makes all my gowns fit better and makes me look so nice. I have plans on making this again, but shorter waisted for ease at events like picnics.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpe5Jyo7pqBaXeaSqHO15FmZp5cNW4Pn7k-uDKa9p4wEMeRVOYYuTPSd7cJFh-Jqeb1N7dwq2u7E1EbRkZjznWQo2tovCZ1CyxKA5_FCbuti1vX0Cq9jFBg_GqlqodBi41Bu2JVYP9r0AI/s1600/IMG_1642.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853934695053954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpe5Jyo7pqBaXeaSqHO15FmZp5cNW4Pn7k-uDKa9p4wEMeRVOYYuTPSd7cJFh-Jqeb1N7dwq2u7E1EbRkZjznWQo2tovCZ1CyxKA5_FCbuti1vX0Cq9jFBg_GqlqodBi41Bu2JVYP9r0AI/s200/IMG_1642.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-UMZM1QzKAnrl4Go2mGXFMUIpiZnTfVBeu2oOYIuowrm_1lkFexOWpVeMVtr1lDxp5sg7C3Is9hWx3kEoTkggHMld-RNVrcZ5W1gbY-MDFXVgAmIOiaqfXJhoDqwv2vmvw30tICWdIlt/s1600/IMG_1643.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853929886773890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-UMZM1QzKAnrl4Go2mGXFMUIpiZnTfVBeu2oOYIuowrm_1lkFexOWpVeMVtr1lDxp5sg7C3Is9hWx3kEoTkggHMld-RNVrcZ5W1gbY-MDFXVgAmIOiaqfXJhoDqwv2vmvw30tICWdIlt/s200/IMG_1643.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRjovPrGvG5G-BFp2RVcMLnpMxHzkM-UU3E-O96jawygUDX6cBPOCIJu3R19mIXSzdGVR5RiHAhb5jU81H5-Cou7u32AapnPuVQvNQbk-2iOdbcsvlXarf8AICiArt_pAtiJ2F5qSg_Mf/s1600/IMG_1644.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853926645595474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRjovPrGvG5G-BFp2RVcMLnpMxHzkM-UU3E-O96jawygUDX6cBPOCIJu3R19mIXSzdGVR5RiHAhb5jU81H5-Cou7u32AapnPuVQvNQbk-2iOdbcsvlXarf8AICiArt_pAtiJ2F5qSg_Mf/s200/IMG_1644.JPG" /></a> </p><br />Still with me? Excellent!<br />May brings us to the opening events of the town of Astoria’s Bicentennial celebration. Nora and I celebrated the year 1812 in style. Oh yeah, and we got to take a 3 hour cruise on a period appropriate vessel in the harbor. It’s ok. You can go ahead and be jealous now. Oh I have a new gown here, however, I’ve just detached the bodice form the skirt to revamp it, so I’ll probably show progress picture of that at some point.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOC9b__mueq1mEBJYj6gil8ik0Jg2lj5QJMfxXZYCp9HDtgPoO4jSoaWTPlN5LIjcnu_Gw8ukIdaOPtAtyX6pkWQKpTje81mPdoOaut9B1580403ld-JmIBvMZnLuR2DeV5UnajA3Y62F/s1600/at+the+museum+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853415459016194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOC9b__mueq1mEBJYj6gil8ik0Jg2lj5QJMfxXZYCp9HDtgPoO4jSoaWTPlN5LIjcnu_Gw8ukIdaOPtAtyX6pkWQKpTje81mPdoOaut9B1580403ld-JmIBvMZnLuR2DeV5UnajA3Y62F/s200/at+the+museum+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvrP3jhWiQGUahqkGKBr_Ejn4c5brW5-LUatMQPj7M6bFE61IuVcujBjeuuWf6Ip4olJlniCN8R3QQrUfsFF_f_Yo-ITFReeTmjn8YPlwA9G2VrXW4P2B9Dxwy9W71EG3AGv9zx4Rw34X/s1600/away+we+sail.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853403597014338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvrP3jhWiQGUahqkGKBr_Ejn4c5brW5-LUatMQPj7M6bFE61IuVcujBjeuuWf6Ip4olJlniCN8R3QQrUfsFF_f_Yo-ITFReeTmjn8YPlwA9G2VrXW4P2B9Dxwy9W71EG3AGv9zx4Rw34X/s200/away+we+sail.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9TiE03kqUO2xIaDI5_zN4olg_HYf2qUObsXlAoRI4Pmx2jtlcf4Wy7w43Q5wEQUuTBs-e5QJTamTlKPytwXp9_U2OtUSjEGsZS4b_WoRVK2n1QFUnmbMQ7OS6esMyn6q0eh5Bzt02l6A/s1600/crew+singing+chanties.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853400194755314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9TiE03kqUO2xIaDI5_zN4olg_HYf2qUObsXlAoRI4Pmx2jtlcf4Wy7w43Q5wEQUuTBs-e5QJTamTlKPytwXp9_U2OtUSjEGsZS4b_WoRVK2n1QFUnmbMQ7OS6esMyn6q0eh5Bzt02l6A/s200/crew+singing+chanties.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS5AHViBtcjzppZA1gMbmlWrKN-T8AKVIc8eu-dyXrTpk0-EuwVh6jMz0-s8uxU4yGgZf2q5CT26supeChVYawMj7fDa3snLaqtij7p4PLntwBRbOj8QQC2tRxRYPpwfq6t-sGzfsn9Xj/s1600/sailing+companions.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 153px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853395719844626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS5AHViBtcjzppZA1gMbmlWrKN-T8AKVIc8eu-dyXrTpk0-EuwVh6jMz0-s8uxU4yGgZf2q5CT26supeChVYawMj7fDa3snLaqtij7p4PLntwBRbOj8QQC2tRxRYPpwfq6t-sGzfsn9Xj/s200/sailing+companions.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD3-ZsOVTipALHSXlN7swXyykJrniK95rDF8MqDIMYuPxGs1aFGT474fRxNVbZJoUEYH4ggTzfY4dipnQPGhl4jEPKwfj5-Y3_JDK3mIXsli2dnRJ5s7Bk3KcmD2oeqSxQyKMTmTtEzSj/s1600/full+speed+ahead.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 157px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636853392061946210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD3-ZsOVTipALHSXlN7swXyykJrniK95rDF8MqDIMYuPxGs1aFGT474fRxNVbZJoUEYH4ggTzfY4dipnQPGhl4jEPKwfj5-Y3_JDK3mIXsli2dnRJ5s7Bk3KcmD2oeqSxQyKMTmTtEzSj/s200/full+speed+ahead.JPG" /></a> </p><br />We next had the notion to emulate Miss Austen’s Emma and gather our friends for a picnic and strawberry picking excursion in June. We were blessed with beautiful weather and many friends.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo0GWvB5D6MpPlo1EY2ljkrPtIU4rKZNq0HXceztqeTG625lK9BZqtZl9biEKo6vp2ufzUrlPLXWUl7eWEC_us-sADi07DDnj4pgy09xqNW2eG4sTHjXNcPmJI1G9Mf0Km_6JrPyUJHxM/s1600/IMG_1794.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852896728112050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo0GWvB5D6MpPlo1EY2ljkrPtIU4rKZNq0HXceztqeTG625lK9BZqtZl9biEKo6vp2ufzUrlPLXWUl7eWEC_us-sADi07DDnj4pgy09xqNW2eG4sTHjXNcPmJI1G9Mf0Km_6JrPyUJHxM/s200/IMG_1794.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Rw7jtzHBK41CMRqWuc7TkGdQpWmm66XpRHvxUEMfvgUPV2ckK7Q36e3J9tzr9BLuqZYaEHiHzbpE1NmvDRsJGLAB0n5iDuN05BC-DaiiCpzU2ixnVHrPQNn9-9tilxdzilcM7JRVF7oq/s1600/IMG_1798.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852891930883186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Rw7jtzHBK41CMRqWuc7TkGdQpWmm66XpRHvxUEMfvgUPV2ckK7Q36e3J9tzr9BLuqZYaEHiHzbpE1NmvDRsJGLAB0n5iDuN05BC-DaiiCpzU2ixnVHrPQNn9-9tilxdzilcM7JRVF7oq/s200/IMG_1798.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7pGNb0zHVNkqktxxEOPjukh4qktgaVklxk5Bilwi0sD6tyBIWS-WtGaI3quzZ668tj0MM1YeRxXanP4UXYTMvnvdebY1VqcvQqO5RNptbVquzsDCEXQ59NA3jzhSXXFlqs_IdEwxbxlA/s1600/IMG_1807.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852886181488514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7pGNb0zHVNkqktxxEOPjukh4qktgaVklxk5Bilwi0sD6tyBIWS-WtGaI3quzZ668tj0MM1YeRxXanP4UXYTMvnvdebY1VqcvQqO5RNptbVquzsDCEXQ59NA3jzhSXXFlqs_IdEwxbxlA/s200/IMG_1807.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt0lIHATAtC2Xlk2ffPZ5s1Eho0yzqrLCEpqMNOGtPAwvg7WlnjRc5dZR5QLCS3PpvyJQsYc4ahx-oxYw4dsrstiIo0sbx-QYfr8m-Ze3TZ0vTo9uxGkVvAqiMeJcF09xEAOHh54SveTQ/s1600/IMG_1811.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852882076908962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt0lIHATAtC2Xlk2ffPZ5s1Eho0yzqrLCEpqMNOGtPAwvg7WlnjRc5dZR5QLCS3PpvyJQsYc4ahx-oxYw4dsrstiIo0sbx-QYfr8m-Ze3TZ0vTo9uxGkVvAqiMeJcF09xEAOHh54SveTQ/s200/IMG_1811.JPG" /></a> </p><br />And now comes July, and the annual Pittock picnic. We had so much fun, we met many new friends, played blindman’s bluff, I saw some card playing and I believe some magic tricks. Nora and I each made a new gown; each entirely by hand. Each had intricate detail and we are prodigiously proud of them.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgren-erTB-7YzOmLEthjtRtb5jPw3jRdgAUOckaO1BtC6vu_ms3iNBZZCJ-iSdH_u2iDHIfElKz70pHwv-kmVGVAASzEtre7YSHUuZlJQvJhavWzmsqSWbyrzB4L1N139H_ys02-Cgi-e_/s1600/BMB4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852878078395442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgren-erTB-7YzOmLEthjtRtb5jPw3jRdgAUOckaO1BtC6vu_ms3iNBZZCJ-iSdH_u2iDHIfElKz70pHwv-kmVGVAASzEtre7YSHUuZlJQvJhavWzmsqSWbyrzB4L1N139H_ys02-Cgi-e_/s200/BMB4.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxDWLOMhV04J56bc_fIfvRyUrBeIoC8X1FJCYRvzks7vSiCcM9Xx39sSb2G4CDchvul2qwJKpyEDdok5y8wDnIwxEf0CksF8FzQ24xRVkPh6l2SXXCkrWxY1zNlqHC6-JlSYozLTvPyuH/s1600/BMB7.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852379295683266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxDWLOMhV04J56bc_fIfvRyUrBeIoC8X1FJCYRvzks7vSiCcM9Xx39sSb2G4CDchvul2qwJKpyEDdok5y8wDnIwxEf0CksF8FzQ24xRVkPh6l2SXXCkrWxY1zNlqHC6-JlSYozLTvPyuH/s200/BMB7.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70LOiuDq6x3YjFPXL0OGrmYiHnMY55eunm9QX1EgnlxVJW9vYDu916txjxsmKtQWDr7ehRI5HwhtEQrJ9j49Cs-pCnKI1nzhWHoX7igOk9zWcmvSKips2RfZuIjme9YX01sRi7WGsWy5I/s1600/C.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852375827335074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70LOiuDq6x3YjFPXL0OGrmYiHnMY55eunm9QX1EgnlxVJW9vYDu916txjxsmKtQWDr7ehRI5HwhtEQrJ9j49Cs-pCnKI1nzhWHoX7igOk9zWcmvSKips2RfZuIjme9YX01sRi7WGsWy5I/s200/C.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXw-ovsPxL2ehWMxUeJj0YgvYJRbEVaNmi8trMibw9z66NpwVgl0AtUcsN0Ukukq8fdjZ5kSrZ2gUyhKP4NtNG7Qq40OQSIEDGH0Nlk2cZXuacyFGLAxOma-G_hBeXJdZwdR46h255dlAL/s1600/IMG_1837.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852370394830546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXw-ovsPxL2ehWMxUeJj0YgvYJRbEVaNmi8trMibw9z66NpwVgl0AtUcsN0Ukukq8fdjZ5kSrZ2gUyhKP4NtNG7Qq40OQSIEDGH0Nlk2cZXuacyFGLAxOma-G_hBeXJdZwdR46h255dlAL/s200/IMG_1837.JPG" /></a> </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTGOETixFBeVylhfBPjZKWccsSFrKg14n_Qx0aMKsUtyZ82ac_Mk0u1ctbZk7O4p1FGHZDb5JMC3hx7moZuPxYtngRO4DJz9Vxc5LYMAbF55MT-fp67p3MIXdVSRalZoPojvkvGMHrsKn/s1600/IMG_1846.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852366271778178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTGOETixFBeVylhfBPjZKWccsSFrKg14n_Qx0aMKsUtyZ82ac_Mk0u1ctbZk7O4p1FGHZDb5JMC3hx7moZuPxYtngRO4DJz9Vxc5LYMAbF55MT-fp67p3MIXdVSRalZoPojvkvGMHrsKn/s200/IMG_1846.JPG" /></a> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk-YRsrTFXEvkECtumk8gthrohb0CX-NS4XmgQFwqKe08g_nmtbx1ZyplWSvK42xMrV59JHNLcvmYJj5UfrRaO4yHG2m9Qb_TdvmdvbmOfewRFRc1SyTGYJqcQpBHBr-M7rDSALfxU7la/s1600/IMG_1848.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636852362485693986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk-YRsrTFXEvkECtumk8gthrohb0CX-NS4XmgQFwqKe08g_nmtbx1ZyplWSvK42xMrV59JHNLcvmYJj5UfrRaO4yHG2m9Qb_TdvmdvbmOfewRFRc1SyTGYJqcQpBHBr-M7rDSALfxU7la/s200/IMG_1848.JPG" /></a><br />And brings us up to date! I have many projects in mind and have only to post about them as they happen. In theory, should be no problem.<br />Cheers,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-39450777692819576832010-04-18T23:05:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:30:31.905-07:00mundane to enlivenedWe started out this weekend with no plans whatsoever. Then, we started cleaning. Granted, my in-laws are visiting next weekend and we would have needed to clean anyway. About half an hour into the downstairs, I remember their impending visit and the fact that my sewing room is also the guest room. And how incredibly messy and uninhabitable it is. So, I proceeded to that room. I had, for a couple months now, been toying with the idea of clearing out my old crafts in that room which were mostly abandoned or otherwise unused supplies. In place of said supplies, I could organise my ever growing pile of material. This seemed like a good time to commence with that project. And it was! I gave away to some neighbor kids my student grade chalk pastels and paints, and some candle making supplies and a never attempted kit for making paper. The first 2 I have just upgraded to more professional versions and did not want to waste the student grade stuff, the last 2... well, they seemed like a great idea and lots of fun, but I never got around to it, and I have been in a decluter mode over the last six months or so. We also moved my sewing desk downstairs to the living room where I can sew while my darling plays his games. This will also force me to keep it somewhat clean. I rearraned the guest room, and we moved the fish tank and movies over to accomodate the sewing desk. I am utterly pleased with the outcome. The living room actually looks more open as we were able to move two other tables out and a chair to the other end of the room. <br />
Oh, and somewhere in there I was able to finish my stay!!! I'm calling it my dreamsicle, due to the color combo. I am also working on a new day dress and I just got some new material for a new evening dress, and some material and a pattern for a modern purse. Oh! I'm really excited about a shoe pattern I saw in Butterick. I think one of them will be perfect for Regency and I cannot wait to find the pattern and try it out (the store was out of them, or I would have purchased it right then!!)<br />
Cheers, and Blessings,<br />
Charlotte<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvnoWjZrgdefyr4EsiRPFJB-OIyrovtLogcvz81Slivrn9262A62H0LXyeKDbevW33yaNRBV_zpj2LkKrOVZ3q-O1DlzT_xUnxq0_VsOxlpL-jnUoXyKm2oT6TqvcSrjOEg7pRSt9WU_1/s1600/4-18-10.2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461731563970459106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvnoWjZrgdefyr4EsiRPFJB-OIyrovtLogcvz81Slivrn9262A62H0LXyeKDbevW33yaNRBV_zpj2LkKrOVZ3q-O1DlzT_xUnxq0_VsOxlpL-jnUoXyKm2oT6TqvcSrjOEg7pRSt9WU_1/s320/4-18-10.2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-44410990633440364452010-03-30T11:09:00.000-07:002011-09-06T00:29:32.435-07:00Embroidery work<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3q81sEtEAo_0FSgFq8w5rt4jXAdJ8-W4X8adBUKOJgYOrSRRN6gmRBoaetuE7n74pZVuJKyfIdub-RRE34yfLAhImUpJfbQTcmXSyH3sMinTWQohY3qkWwmfFXjb1ENN0biNH3pLU00Ql/s1600/embroidery+work.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454490698105037762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3q81sEtEAo_0FSgFq8w5rt4jXAdJ8-W4X8adBUKOJgYOrSRRN6gmRBoaetuE7n74pZVuJKyfIdub-RRE34yfLAhImUpJfbQTcmXSyH3sMinTWQohY3qkWwmfFXjb1ENN0biNH3pLU00Ql/s320/embroidery+work.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
I decided to try my hand again at embroidery, and do a little work on the stay that I'm making. Aside from a little buckling, I'm pretty happy with it. I've finished seam ripping on the old day dress, and have yet to start over on the new pattern. I think I will keep the skirt from simplicity pattern and go with the bodice from La Mode Bagatelle, incorporating the drawstring capability from Simplicity. This will be my first foray into mixing patterns. Seems simple on the surface... I'm sure it will not be though :)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-70409632453871847382010-03-05T23:16:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:28:59.671-07:00Fabric shopping day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWkBJU8zOPdDYz5HzqsoKT8yYHFEsro4_n9dEEja1jDO-WxS5ue1rakERRuD-b6n0_Hi04h_mr-9ZNiDfpz4F3dQbT_hBPlIUVPHafuhUgzSk8Wx7f1JhAHRrB2teeh64h6D037lmUYH_/s1600-h/DSC00243.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445418243025642882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWkBJU8zOPdDYz5HzqsoKT8yYHFEsro4_n9dEEja1jDO-WxS5ue1rakERRuD-b6n0_Hi04h_mr-9ZNiDfpz4F3dQbT_hBPlIUVPHafuhUgzSk8Wx7f1JhAHRrB2teeh64h6D037lmUYH_/s320/DSC00243.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
I went shopping with Nora today, and acquired some new project material! I am in need of a new stay, as my first one was the first clothing item I attempted and is fraying a bit. We can't have that most important garment falling apart. I purchased the peach fabric for my regency wear, and the brown fabric is to attempt the same stay but with modern fastenings. We'll see.<br />
The other pattern is completely modern. It's one I acquired for Christmas and am going to attempt a long sleeve and short sleeve with the 2 fabrics you see. It's supposed to be a stretchy fabric (which the pink is) and I'm a little terrified of that due to lack of experience, but this is how we learn! :) The patterned fabric will be interesting. linen, not terribly stretchy, and I will have to place the pattern very carefully. So all in all, I've not chosen an easy couple of projects for myself, but when have I ever done that? I really can't wait to start, but I reaaaaaly need to clean the sewing room. It's a huge mess and I think I would be happier starting with a clean space. :( So maybe that will be a motivator <br />
Cheers!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzmCCGC2QHlACMmQWS1uMj9Xxs_kBlg22U2_GbTGgeS0wpJjZCZfbMp7ZzQiB4InNlnhyaGxzAwp-IF3-4JaHTAqqYYXK8dn3SEVqGsYPU9qnC1Ynr3e0CRt_9w-4Q9l50dZXlkgUjIt1/s1600-h/DSC00242.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445421795306748034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzmCCGC2QHlACMmQWS1uMj9Xxs_kBlg22U2_GbTGgeS0wpJjZCZfbMp7ZzQiB4InNlnhyaGxzAwp-IF3-4JaHTAqqYYXK8dn3SEVqGsYPU9qnC1Ynr3e0CRt_9w-4Q9l50dZXlkgUjIt1/s320/DSC00242.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-14810037711226134212010-02-24T17:09:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:28:35.091-07:00So, since all of my readers were actually at the Mid Winter Ball aka Her Odysey's birthday bash, I don't feel to bad about not updating until now. :)<br />
It was a lovely affair, I only wish I would have thought to step outside to view the lake which we were apparently next to. It was so dark by the time I arrived that I did not realize the vicinity. I also wish I had made the decision to wear my pelisse as it was much cooler there then when I left home! Since I did not get to show it off there, I will show it off here.<br />
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And the cake! Soooo beautiful and delectable and I only tried 1 piece, but I belive there were 3 or 4 different flavors. Not enough dancing, but that was an attendee decision as the caller tried numerous times to get people involved. <br />
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More classwork to post. We have a new model and I'll show the initial drawing, as I know the progession I made this week is leading somwhere good, I just dislike how it appears now.<br />
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Cheers, and I hope everyone's week is going well.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-19585193775208593632010-02-20T01:26:00.000-08:002010-02-20T01:30:18.463-08:00Last minuteAs usual, I am putting the last minute touches on something the night prior to an event! At least this time it is not something I won't be able to finish tomorrow. Can't wait for the fitting tribute to our most honorable leader, Her Odyssey, taking place tomorrow eve'n. Pictures to follow :)<br />Oh, we've also started a new pose for class and I'm thrilled with my start :)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-10110709315796747852010-02-14T10:53:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:27:45.670-07:00My painting class is still going strong. The 4 week pose we were working on is finished, although the painting is not. I intend to continue with it from memory, but here is my progress so far.<br />
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Yes her face is deplorable, but it is actually just a foundation for the shadows, as opposed to actual features. I'm quite happy with the progress of the legs at this point.<br />
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I've created a sort of braid for my pelisse front. I can't decide if I want to create buttons to go through the 'leaves' of this, or just hook and eye. I think the buttons would be nice, if they don't look out of place if the coat is worn open.<br />
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I'm very excited about a ball to be held next weekend. It's in honor of my friend Stephanie and is the perfect remedy to the drabness created by the rain. I'll be in my same gown, but I think I'll find some new accessories; maybe a bandeau with a feather? My mother finished my pearl choker so I'll be wearing that. And of course I'll be finished with my pelisse, right?<br />
Much love,<br />
CCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-29630836689051329632010-02-03T11:55:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:27:05.958-07:00Hmm, a busy week to recap. Mom took me birthday shopping Saturday last, and she got me a rather cunning jewlery stand and a lovely shawl that I think will do nicely for Regency events. <br />
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Sunday my husband and I spent the day outside cleaning; he on the roof, me in the yard/garden area. One must take advantage of sunny weather in Oregon.<br />
Tuesday marked my 4th day of this figure painting class I'm taking. I took pictures to document my progress so far. The first image is after 2 sittings with that model in that pose; the second is our 3rd sitting. We have one more class to finish this pose up, so I hope I can accomplish that. I am happy to note that my teacher has gone from correcting my mistakes to saying "very nice" as she passes me by.<br />
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I'm trying a new yoga class tonight, so that will be nice.<br />
Cheers!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-18155318448333846972010-01-12T11:04:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:26:09.344-07:00Country hours, indeedA lot to recap over the last week. New Years Day, my mom and I went to see Raphael's La Donna Velata (The Woman with the Veil) before it left Portland. She was so beautiful in person that I honestly teared up while gazing at her. This is a paltry example, but it may give some idea as what I was looking at.<br />
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I also made fair progress on my Regency coat. I've decided that the term 'pelerine' was incorrect. I believe this is actually a redingote or pelisse. In any case, it was quite functional enough to wear to the Feast of the Twelfth Night held Saturday last. <br />
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This event was by far the most elegant of my experiences with our Regency group to date. We began with a Whist and conversation. I made several new friends and was able to catch up with established friends. I was once again moved to watery eyes while listening to the lovely Lady Lauren sing. Again, so much more powerful in person than as recorded. We progressed on to a full 3 course meal that was beyond sumptuous, with much gaity amongst the guests. Brava Stephanie for the evening and Brava Stephanie II for the meal. It was incomprable to any meal I've yet partaken in and not likely to be forgotten soon, especially since I'm pretty sure I was still full the next morning and did not become hungry again until the next afternoon! We danced afterwards, strolled the park and then a few of the party progressed on to Ms Connie's lovely home for more dancing and parlor games. All in all a most enjoyable week.<br />
Also, I am starting a figure painting class today, so more on that soon, I'm sure.<br />
Cheers and BlessingsCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178410562229218825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665643790817416209.post-43378900782460362272009-12-28T14:36:00.000-08:002011-09-06T00:24:58.954-07:00cording and cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4mE6xWG_u1ZHSn2WsYZ74viJnclI6pyPddYYAxOTeIMygZpBu8DEg2I55bBZhqn3AwVMWKPXwjauwYuHiBeWI_WhIp7tCVZFxEzMxoq_4KymQIeVoJQTUNR0rO80xPgrOWfDL0veVUrY/s1600-h/Cord2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420420681090476338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4mE6xWG_u1ZHSn2WsYZ74viJnclI6pyPddYYAxOTeIMygZpBu8DEg2I55bBZhqn3AwVMWKPXwjauwYuHiBeWI_WhIp7tCVZFxEzMxoq_4KymQIeVoJQTUNR0rO80xPgrOWfDL0veVUrY/s320/Cord2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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So, let's see... I am deciding on the designs for the frogging on my pelerine; I like the 2 I've posted here. I might try to incorporate both of them. I've finally cut the wool for the pattern, and I think I'll be cutting the lining tonight. 2 weeks should be enough time, although I wish I had started way earlier so that I could do a bit of embroidery like on this one<br />
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Patrick and I spent Friday night baking a lot of cookies to give to family and friends, and here is a sampling: they are oatmeal cranberry; virgin rum balls and peppermint decadence. And they are decadent.<br />
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