The lace is going on the camicia!
Showing posts with label IRCC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IRCC. Show all posts
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sudden IRCC death. I don't get it.
I've been watching our numbers dwindle, bit by bit and I'm feeling really whiney about it.
I want to know what everyone is doing! I want to see what people are working on! Even if it's not going well, undone, and/or not for the IRCC! I want everybody back!
There, I've said it.
I thought *everyone's* projects were really interesting. I liked how your work gave me ideas and inspiration. I *miss* you guys!
(pouting)
What am I supposed to read while I stitch away at my skirt if you are not here?!
(still pouting...)
I want to know what everyone is doing! I want to see what people are working on! Even if it's not going well, undone, and/or not for the IRCC! I want everybody back!
There, I've said it.
I thought *everyone's* projects were really interesting. I liked how your work gave me ideas and inspiration. I *miss* you guys!
(pouting)
What am I supposed to read while I stitch away at my skirt if you are not here?!
(still pouting...)
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Tasty Nibble #11
My pocket has tassels!
They dangle, and bounce around, and are just unbelievably cute!
They dangle, and bounce around, and are just unbelievably cute!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tasty Nibble #6
I've begun work on my pocket and realized one very important thing.
Hey, This is fun!
(More info on the 'What Holds Breasts Up?' page.)
Hey, This is fun!
(More info on the 'What Holds Breasts Up?' page.)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Oh my gosh!
Did you see this lace for sale on e-bay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-PUNTO-ARIA-LACE-COLLAR-17THc-RARE-POWYS-COLL-/300562630544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45faedc790
So amazing...and just what I need! Now where did I leave that spare stash of cash......
As I tell myself, often, it's good to want.
(Which means I'm being *very* good indeed.)
Part #2
I'm having an interesting e-bay day. Doesn't this look like a partlet to you?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Antique-Lace-RARE-Bodice-Collar-and-Ties-/330524636045?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4cdb38d
Out of period, I know. And it looks like it closes at the back. Still, it's giving me some ideas to work with if I find the flat partlet I'm envisioning doesn't work for me.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Hmmm...it's time to face facts!
Fact #1 - It's June. It's already JUNE! Since I need to have a working pavillion, I need to get my butt back in gear and finish the tent.
Fact #2 - I also need to finish quite a lot of stuff for the encampment, the folding table with its chains, the savonarola chairs, the chandeliers...
Fact #3 - Ditto the wardrobes for both Boen and I. Much needs to be done. So why oh why am I suddenly contemplating dong the lace for the collar and sleeves of my IRCC camicia in Punto en Aria? Really, WHY!
I'm starting to wander towards the conclusion that...
Fact(?) #4 - I might be crazy!
But oh the two inspiration patterns I found are *so* pretty...and all the local lace is dreck...and really, how much harder can it be than crochet?
(Such a silly, silly girl. Sad really.... (Walking away shaking head...) )
Fact #2 - I also need to finish quite a lot of stuff for the encampment, the folding table with its chains, the savonarola chairs, the chandeliers...
Fact #3 - Ditto the wardrobes for both Boen and I. Much needs to be done. So why oh why am I suddenly contemplating dong the lace for the collar and sleeves of my IRCC camicia in Punto en Aria? Really, WHY!
I'm starting to wander towards the conclusion that...
Fact(?) #4 - I might be crazy!
But oh the two inspiration patterns I found are *so* pretty...and all the local lace is dreck...and really, how much harder can it be than crochet?
(Such a silly, silly girl. Sad really.... (Walking away shaking head...) )
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Only 57 million more steps to go...
still, I'm making progress!
The flower forms are attached on the first two rows of my IRCC under/skirt.
The flower forms are attached on the first two rows of my IRCC under/skirt.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The world keeps spinning...
Whether we notice or not!
Many years ago I developed an interest in chopines (an ancient Italian form of platform shoe) and did all the research I could think of on-line, bought one of the few books with a section on the subject, bought some supplies for a trial pair I was going to make "someday" and the whole concept has pretty much been encased in resin in my mind for years!
And then came today.
Today I was looking about for examples of extant hairpins and ended up being lead to this:
http://aands.org/raisedheels/
Which may just be the holy grail of websites on "Chopine, Zoccolo, and Other Raised Heel and High Heel Construction."
I'm planning on attempting a pair of chopines for my IRCC outfit. Let me tell you, they are going to be a lot better now!
Many years ago I developed an interest in chopines (an ancient Italian form of platform shoe) and did all the research I could think of on-line, bought one of the few books with a section on the subject, bought some supplies for a trial pair I was going to make "someday" and the whole concept has pretty much been encased in resin in my mind for years!
And then came today.
Today I was looking about for examples of extant hairpins and ended up being lead to this:
http://aands.org/raisedheels/
Which may just be the holy grail of websites on "Chopine, Zoccolo, and Other Raised Heel and High Heel Construction."
I'm planning on attempting a pair of chopines for my IRCC outfit. Let me tell you, they are going to be a lot better now!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
OK, I said I was distracted...
But at least I'm working on something!
I'm detailing the progress of my challange dress on the "What Holds Breasts Up?" page but here is a peek at what I've been up to:
Red and White Spiral Sleeves in Progress
I'm detailing the progress of my challange dress on the "What Holds Breasts Up?" page but here is a peek at what I've been up to:
Red and White Spiral Sleeves in Progress
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