My German garb diaries have been updated. And I've also posted my German Manesse Dress Class from Oct. 2011 University.

http://www.winterthimble.com/

... on my website.  http://www.winterthimble.com/dressdiaries/wulstwulsthaube.html

There are a couple of steps missing but for right now, it's good enough.

http://www.winterthimble.com/dressdiaries/1512turquoisedress.html

I have a vague hope of getting this done in time for Holiday Faire.

I am one of those people who think that I never accomplish anything. My husband laughs when I complain that I feel lazy. So, this year I've kept track of the projects that I've completed. I wondered if I was completing about one project a week at least. Turns out, I am. So, I'll keep count until  the end of the year, then I'll move on to another ( Read more... )

I haven't posted in awhile because I've been really busy working on various projects. Now is time for the posting of the finished projects.

The photo below is the German garb I've made based on Sophia Kress's German garb class for the Costumer's Guild. She helped us each create a body block for the bodice based on measurements. I made the sleeves ( Read more... )

Every project is a learning experience. Despite the fact that I'm using period materials, they are fairly rough, which is making the finished product look fairly rough. Le sigh.

This past weekend, I heard about the Italian party at Pennsic for the first time. I intend to go next year with my fellow Pearlies. Does anyone know of links to posted photos from the party? I heard that the setting was fabulous ( Read more... )

I did not go to the baronial business meeting tonight. Frankly, could not stomach more SCA this week ( Read more... )

What was my favorite item? The sweet bag in progress, of course. Though sweet bags are small, they take a lot of work and I could appreciate what I was looking at. I can't wait to see it finished.

Greetings Atlantia ( Read more... )