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The Great 1840s Combustion...

The Great 1840s Combustion...

...on Hold.Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very sorry to announce that the 1840s day dress for this year's Dickens Christmas Fair...is on hold until next year.Why, you whimper? On account...
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Christmastime!

Christmastime!

The Lady of Portland House made me smile with this little Q&A (I refuse to call it a meme, I don't even know what that is really!), so I've done...
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Tagged: Miscellany
The Importance of Sewing Space

The Importance of Sewing Space

I've been so bad at updating, and this is because my brain has been a frazzled mess of goo due to the lack of organization and functionality of my sewing...
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It's That Time of Year: American Duchess T-Shirts

It's That Time of Year: American Duchess T-Shirts

Who wants candy? American Duchess Boutique on Etsy Retail shop is up and running, taking international orders as well as domestic, yay!
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Birthday A La Francaise

Birthday A La Francaise

Last weekend I celebrated my birthday by skipping down to Alameda for an evening of dancing with my favorite people.When I returned on Sunday, my parents and I celebrated again,...
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70 Thank Yous to 70 Followers

70 Thank Yous to 70 Followers

Today I'm happy to celebrate 70 followers to this blog! Thank you to all my readers, and welcome to all the new readers!2010 is fast approaching and I hope to...
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American Duchess, Now Open For Business

American Duchess, Now Open For Business

American Duchess is now accepting costuming commissions, yay! I am not solely an 18th century seamster - I also work in Elizabethan, Baroque, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, and retro fashions from...
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Costume Queen Gives "Kreativ Blogger" Nod to American Duchess

Costume Queen Gives "Kreativ Blogger" Nod to American Duchess

This portrait by Allan Ramsay has absolutely nothing to do with the article you're about to read. Tonight I have reason to celebrate! American Duchess has received the "Kreativ Blogger"...
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Taking Stock: Project Updates and Plans

Taking Stock: Project Updates and Plans

American Duchess has undergone a change in location: I have moved from California to Nevada, and all of my things (and I mean ALL) are currently stacked haphazardly in a...
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Tagged: Miscellany
A Pogey Weekend

A Pogey Weekend

Two words best describe my adventures last Sunday: "Pogey" and "Bait."If you are unfamiliar with Pogey Bait, please take a stroll over to the Dreamstress, and read about it. There...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Congratulations Avi, Cutest Crafting Pet!

Congratulations Avi, Cutest Crafting Pet!

Congratulations to Avi, Taiwan Dog Extraordinaire, who won The Dreamstress' "Cutest Crafting Pet Competition!"Avi won a box full of all kinds of goodies - a bag of pineapple lumps (have...
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Cold-Weather Couture for the Chilly 18th c. Lady

Cold-Weather Couture for the Chilly 18th c. Lady

Someone looks coooollldddd. It's cold outside. Really cold. Really wet. Really windy.It can safely be assumed that back in the 18th c it was also cold, wet, and windy, particularly...
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