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Amadeus Award: Five 18th c. Blogs I Can't Live Without
Time for me to pass on this wonderful award that was given to me a little while ago by Mrs. Woffington. So here goes...This award, originally bestowed by Wolfgang Amade...
Rococo-Inspired Feather Headbands
Ok, I know. I've been REALLY bad about updating this blog, after you all came to read it. I promise, PROMISE you an updated TONIGHT on the red-striped jacket I've...
A Wee Poll...
My wonderful female readers, if it is not too much to ask, would you all kindly fill out the poll below? My eternal gratitude! I know it has not much...
A Little Bird...
...you know you want to click the little bird and see where it goes.Go on...click it! See what rabbit hole it leads you down...
Depressionistas: Costume Incarnations
What is one way to save literally barrels full of cash on your out-of-control costuming habit? Remodel, revamp, reuse, recycle, and refurbish your old gowns into brand new ones!Remodeling gowns...
The Directoire Depressionista: Costuming & the Economy
The Guilt of the FeathersSitting amidst my piles of rooster feathers, I come to realize that I feel guilty about the purchase of them. The desire to create the most...
Wolfie and Woffington Give a Nod to Lil' Duchie
Finally I have returned from work-related duties in Atlanta, Georgia, and have been greeted by such a wonderful surprise! The Celebrated Mrs. Woffington, a wonderful 18th c. blog, has awarded...
"Sewing Drought"
So happy was I to receive my feathers and fabrics this past weekend...until I remembered that I won't be able to work on the costume at all for the next...
Using the Binding Presser Foot You Don't Have...
...And Can't Get For Your Machine.I was full of glee today when I discovered such a thing as a binding presser foot for home sewing machines. Visions of perfectly machine...
Wherin Lil' Duchie Justifies the Purchase of All Those Feathers...
If you read last night's tedious entry about feathers, you might have been shocked by how much money I just spent on feathers. I was a little shocked myself as...