Hi, Marden's is having 20% off everything in their stores. In the fabric and craft department they are selling their tapestry and upholstery fabric for $3 per...
Gwen, If you spot anything good, i.e., trim, fabric, etc., let me know. I usually try to get to Marden's in Brewer, but sometimes I miss these goodies. Thanks,...
This is a neat overview of when cotton was brought into Europe and started to be used for fabric. I thought it might be of interest, as fustian cloth (linen...
Here is a list of period embroidery resources - I think the person who posted them is going to become my patron saint... -Ysabiau ... From: ysabiau@... ...
Hello all, We just picked up three new folks who are interested in sewing, and if possible it would be great if they could email the group to let us know who...
Greetings all! I thought I would introduce myself, as requested. My name is Marge and I live in Anson with my six—yes, I said six—children. We are new to...
Hello, My name is Freida and my roots are in Wilton. I have two teen boys who have been interested in becoming part of the SCA since the middle of summer when...
Ello Ye Al; My name is Doug Saball and I live in Unity. Like Fredia I too saw the Neville Componye (War of Roses) at Farmington and joined them shortly after...
Hi, Doug! We live in Unity, too! Frasier, Maddie and I are on Main Street. Maddie and I are home most of the time. Frasier works at Unity College and I...
Hello everyone, Actually I have a bunch of questions but I will try to limit myself to just a few right now. Pattern questions: If we wanted to start with a...
Hi, Marge! ... I recommend this lady: http://www.damehelen.com/cotes/index.html She has lots of instructions and advice on cotehardies, and she bases her ...
Ysabiau, Thank you so much for your help. but first I want to ask--and I hope I'm not being rude--if you could explain the correct pronunciation of your name?...
Hello again, ... That's not rude, believe me! It's Is-a-bo. The weird spelling comes from a 13th century french census. ... The costumes you made sound...
Ysabiau - You're an angel! I've been wondering about using polar fleece for cloak linings - I have to replace mine after twenty-odd years. Now I can get to it...
... comes from a> 13th century french census. Hi, I figured it was something French similar to 'Isabelle.' ... as they ... As long as it's comfortable and not...
Hi - I've put together a file on some of the patterns I've found. Please Ysabiau, Gwen, Kim, others take a look at it and let me know if something doesn't...
Cait - As Autocrat of the Hunt - I can let you know that pets are welcome as long as they are leashed or caged (or corralled....) So....well..I'd call sheep...
... everything ... Cate, I wonder that also. On this site: http://www.historical-costumes.net/glos1.htm it said "Cotehardie: A "supertunic" or upper gown...
Analeda - I will keep that in mind for future events. I don't know how organized I'll be by Oct. unfortunately. Oh, yes, mine are definately pets. Marge - ...
I have a copy of The Medieval Tailor's Assistant by Sarah Thursfield that I acquired a few years back. My almost-ex-husband just released it from hostage...
Marge - I would love to have a look at it when you return home and find time. It is still in print. We had Ronald McDonald houses where I grew up - we used to...
I am finally back from our trip and I am finally introducing myself to the newbies. I am still a newbie myself. I just got involved in the spring so things...
A meeting would be great! But when? For me, the next few weekends are very busy. Weekday afternoons or evenings would work best. I can also offer to host a...
I would love to meet with you all! However, I am still in Boston with Jossilyn for a couple more weeks. (She is doing very well by the way.) Hopefully we...
How about we meet sometime during the week after the hunt? Unless someone has a project they are working on for the hunt. Currently I am available any time...
Hi Kim, Marge, Ysabiau, and all; I was hoping to get something together these past two weeks in the event that Peter and I were able to attend the hunt, but it...
If we are back home, Kelsey and I will come!! Marge ... I ... It ... Boston ... by ... still ... also ... wouldn't ... involved ... even ... with my ... period...
I would never have believed it but I have almost completed an entirely handsewn smock. I have never handsewn anything in my life but I taught myself how to do...
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