Check out more images of the original here. Just wrapper, and plain cotton will suit it just as well as a fancy cotton would. I truly hope to post more as this thing comes together, so stay tuned. The embroidery was easy - all french knots, back stitch, and lazy daisies. It was quilted with 2 strand.

Friday, March 25, 2011. My actual blog and website are at CFGriffith. Although I also love Victorian clothing, my current focus is on 18th century.

I write things, I juggle, and podcast. The Intersection of Art and Creativity. Fairly recently, I chatted with some friends about this Seth Godin. During the discussion, a good friend. She believes most of what she does is creative, but not all of it is art. She considers much of what I do creative. A couple weeks ago, I g.

Monday, February 12, 2018. This Gryphon and Axe piece for Lord Andrew is based on the below German piece found at BibliOdyssey. Wednesday, December 13, 2017. I took on my second apprentice this weekend at Solstice Court in the Barony of Loch Salann. HL Cathryn Anne of Newbury is a lovely lady with some wonderful embroidery skills. Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Regency ball in Stockholm, my newest gown and the pictures that were taken. A couple of weekends ago, I attended a regency themed ball here in Stockholm. Thursday, August 28, 2014.

For the study of historical dress; consisting of analyses of costume in paintings, translations of and research into fashion plates, and occasionally actual sewing. Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Not Really An Update, and Not Really A Hiatus. Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

Saturday, June 18, 2011. This is a post I promised quite awhile ago. It features the red vintage and antique items in my collection. The round red leather box is from WWII Italy and was a gift from my Dad. Vintage red photo album, a garage sale find. Red and clear glass dish, church rummage sale. Red and clear glass lamp, curb treasure.

You have come to the house of the. Foremost of the dwarven clans. A Farewell and One Last Update. Were translated from Spanish for us by Dwalin on Facebook. Interviews from the Hobbit special in Empire magazine.

Thursday, February 19, 2015. More Than a Snowstorm, More Than a Cold Snap. The most snow since 1998, at least. The coldest since 1936, at least. Mardi Gras almost forgotten, Ash Wednesday celebrated at home, except for the bravest souls. School out all week, just about everything closed or on shorter hours, with a couple of exceptions.

To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Thursday, August 13, 2015. Underskirt Completed! Step one in the Grape Soda dress is finished! The last knot of thread on the underskirt was knotted about two hours ago! I am so excited! Links to this post.