Please visit sewolympics2010 for complete coverage of the fabulous premier-season Para-Sewlympics competitions ( Read more... )

(Cross-posted to sewing olympics)
OK, my UFO Decathalon bid has come up short.

BUT!....

I have glorious, event-spanning brainstorm.

Next event is the Paralympics.

The Sewlympics can continue! I can redeem my poor progress, and finish off those pesky UFOS as part of the Paralympics. Are you handicapped by over-scheduling, differently-abled by clutter, or ( Read more... )

So, events update ( Read more... )

We're getting down to the knitty-gritty on Costume Con 27.

In a spirit (alcohol-free spirit on my part, but we are not required to remain that way) of cooperation, I suggest the "Pink Pirate Posse" meet-up at Passionately Pink for the Cure in the Con Suite--since we will, by definition, (Wear something Pink!). Another synchronicity for me is that ( Read more... )

OK, all y'all herded me into it. I had to see what Celtic Animal I would be, and I have to say, I think it's only partially right.

Your Animal is the Goose
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This year's Pirate Feast was also Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, my love was not able to accompany me to the festivities, but he saw me off with style and kisses.

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viennabelle snared/yoinked/infected me....but I forgive her.

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
- What I create will be just for you.
- It'll be done in the next 12 months.
- You have no clue ( Read more... )

It's never too early to mark your calendar:

www.poebicentennial.com says :

The major event after January will be the funeral for Edgar Allan Poe complete with a horse drawn hearse with period coffin and body. This promises to be the big event of the bicentennial. The date will be Saturday, October 10, 2009. Due to the high level of interest two ( Read more... )

So, as it turns out, I was the lone costumer at the Sunday performance. Circumstances kept potential fellow time-travellers isabelladangelo  and debbiedoodle busy with their 21st century lives.

But, having enjoyed myself last year, read comments of envy in padawansguide  and bauhausfrau 's journals, and already bought the tickets, I persevered, and drove to Baltimore all by myself. Because it was ( Read more... )

If you are in the DC metropolitan area this weekend, this Costumer/Re-enactor/Miniatures war-gamer estate sale has treasures for hobbyists across the historical spectrum. Lots of fabric, trims, patterns, miniature figures, and men's costumes and accessories of many periods.

• Costumes (medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th century, sci fi) and ( Read more... )