For those that love lace:
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http://www.powerofhandsfoundation.org/index.htm
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http://www.powerofhandsfoundation.org/gallery/gallery.htm
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Estimated number of clothes made (based on numbers of cloths sealled in Colchester) each year. Approximately.
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180 blue (dark blue)
108 azure (mid blue)
105 plunkett (light blue)
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16 red
8 brown
5 violet, russet, green
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Also made: pink, grey, black, marble, stammett, watchett, newe colour, sad newe colour and sheepes colour.

Poll How do your tastes compare to the Tudors?

Did you know needles were invented over 40,000 years ago and have changed very little since?

I have chocolate. I have a good book. I have a fun sewing project with beautiful, red silk.
This is happiness.

I've been accepted!
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MA HISTORY!!
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Hooray!
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Small scale sewing project ( Read more... )

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Dear all,

I think I am just about organised... a new 16th Century petticoat, kirtle and English gown are in the pipe line.

And this time there will be pictures!

But first: live journal, check e-mails, dinner, adjust trousers, ironing ...etc. etc. etc.

Love Anne.

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