So I just finished my orange-red (whorish is one adjective for the color) 15th century kirtle and I must say, I've been missing something all these years.  No bones?  No petticoats?  And it still looks decent?  Shocking.  Anyway, if my Burgundian plans fall apart for the pas, at least I can pin on some sleeves, tie on an apron, and wander around ( Read more... )

This is what's on the big loom today.  No, I don't know what it's going to be.  It's made of 'variety' cotton yarn I got from
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Maybe I missed an announcement on the MR about this (I've pretty much been religiously deleting the MR lately), but this is so cool:

Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard Found in UK

This is a picture of the girdle I'm working on for strawberrykaren.  It's a warp manipulation technique in 30/2 silk based on work  by Gina Barrett.  Karen, I should have had you buy the next yarn size up, so I'm sorry that this is going to be only around 3cm wide instead of 5cm.  It might work better as an earlier period girdle instead of a 15th century girdle.

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The grapes I bought at the farmer's market yesterday are really good--not even the least bit tart.

I am choosing to focus on that rather than the myriad of little swarming annoyances like bee stings, burns, and a very dead vacuum cleaner.  Who'd have ever thought I'd want to vacuum so much as I did right after the motor burned out?

This is hands down the best news article of 2009.

Weinermobile Crashes into Home

To me, Duchess Arielle was the embodiment of what it means to be a queen in the SCA.  She displayed grace, courage and fortitude.  She will be sorely missed.

Also, can somebody explain to me why people flock to stand outside of hospitals where famous people died?  What inner need does this fulfill?

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I have managed to achieve a deep insight into the behavior of 3 year olds today.  I have been awake for a very, very long time.  I really, really need a nap.  I know I need a nap.  Nevertheless, I will not take one because this is my first afternoon off in a long time, the sun is shining, and I don't wanna.  Yes, I will pay for it later with ( Read more... )