I realize I never posted my newest flag fan here. I love making these but they take a long time (mostly a lot of drying time). It's only about 12" or so...I can't remember. I also used one of my most coveted fabrics so, you know, I'm truly dedicated!


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It’s new dress time! I’m still working on my red/gold Elizabethan but at the same time, I’ll be making another dress. One made out of this gorgeous blue cotton sateen (lmcbeth found it in a huge shelf of fabric while we were shopping last weekend and saved the day!):


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I found this Italian velvet at the fabric store the other day and had to buy it. It was the last ¾ yard and cost all of $5. Not bad for cotton velvet.


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I felt like working on my fest dress but didn't want to work on something as involved as the bodice. I decided to assemble the skirt panels so I could start the beading. In order to do this, I had to match patterns and in order to match patterns, I had to make the skirt shorter than I would have liked. I usually go overboard on how much extra I’ ( Read more... )

I finally bought hoop steel! Ok, so, not very exciting in general but it's one of those things I've been meaning to do forever ( Read more... )

Alright, I can’t wait any longer. I’ve been thinking about my new fest dress (for the fall of ’08) and finally have a plan.

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As promised, here is the only picture I have of my dress (thanks peggyelizabeth!):


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Update time, still no pictures ( Read more... )

The camera ran out of batteries last night so I have no pictures to show today. But, I feel like updating so here it goes ( Read more... )

My dress is, in all respects, done. I can wear it as it is and be happy.


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