Month: December 2008

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Sleeping bag silliness

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The brother-in-law from the Cold Place decided that an appropriate response to my wishlist item "camping stuff for cold and dark" was a mummy bag.* I look like a giant grub.  I fear to contemplate all the hijinks that might be possible with a mummy bag. For some reason I'm thinking of Rock Band Grub…the other Gladians played Rock Band last Friday, in funny clothes which included kilts (though no shirts), and documented it online.  I was not there…having been at a family dinner…but Rock Band Grub could have been. ——————* I was thinking of a nice lantern, or a … Continue reading Sleeping bag silliness

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Tablet-woven neckline on blue woolly

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One side of the front opening is done.  I love how it looks.  Here's a progress shot: That band is actually rolled around the cut edge of the wool – which wasn't my intention, but as I was only weaving from right to left, stitching at the end of the pick, then passing the weft across the back to enclose the cut edge, the whole thing naturally rolled.  I've decided I like it anyway.  For future reference, if one really wanted a flat band, it'd be best to weave in both directions. Where you can see the purple showing through … Continue reading Tablet-woven neckline on blue woolly

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Fancy jeweled trim

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Okay, this trim is fit for royalty…but what culture and placetime?  I've asked a bead person to give me suggestions, but I'd like to hear from anybody.  (And no, I didn't buy this for $20 – we tried to sell it, and it didn't go.  My grandmother wore this dress to my parent's wedding.) Here's a closeup (a bit fuzzy, but I hope you can see that it's gold braid with faceted glass stones):   Continue reading Fancy jeweled trim

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Rigid Heddle backstrap (aka, look, I can be helpful!)

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Lorenzo asks: Hey Miss Weavy Girl, can you explain to me how this thing works? http://mrq-laurellen.livejournal.com/424446.html#cutid1 I kinda have an idea, but I'm sure yours would be better. 🙂 I should be able to get my dad to make one (or a few) of these. They're dead simple compared to boats. And he has no idea that he's just written a blog entry for me.  Thanks Lorenzo! Probably easier to get out of the basement in springtime, too.  (man, who put a nickel in me today??) Okay – it seems to be a rigid heddle.  Look closely at the fancy … Continue reading Rigid Heddle backstrap (aka, look, I can be helpful!)

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Collecting fusion bellydance clothes…

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I have had a Very Girly last couple of days.  Here is a Pile O'Stuff that I can all wear at once for some sort of bellydance attire, inspired by the fusion look of Bodhicitta: From left to right: Cowrie shell necklace with turquoise Navajo brooch, tied round head.  White roses and red magnolias, pinned either side of head.  Yellow and bronzey chandelier earrings.  Vintage aqua silk pegnoir.  Faceted glass necklace, looped around neck.  Velvet top.  Saffron striped scarf, tied round hips.  Ginger-rose iridescent stripe wrap pants.  Suede slippers.  (I'd like a triangle fringed scarf, also for hips, though under … Continue reading Collecting fusion bellydance clothes…

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Early Period tunics…or properly ‘gunna’?

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I decided this morning that I will get two more t-tunics to handsewing this week and then no more garb until my A&S project is ready. The moss linen is nearly assembled, and the other is a muted blue wool twill coating that I really need for cold weather. The moss linen is just a narrowly cut gown in a very fine linen, with a keyhole neckline. No idea how I'll trim it yet, so I guess I'll just roll the edge and go on for now. If I can dig out the remainder of the silvery gray silk from … Continue reading Early Period tunics…or properly ‘gunna’?

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Looking forward to Magna Faire’s feast

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I see a trend.  Last year's Magna Faire feast was one of the best in my first couple of years' events.  I was so full, and it was all SO good.  Looks like I'd better start starving now for Saturday night… Sensei Kojin has come up with a wonderful menu,featuring dishes from the regions of the Danube River: First Course Bratwurst – Germany (assorted sausages) Kartoffelpuffer – Germany (potato pancakes) Tarator – Bulgaria (chilled cucumber and yogurt sauce) Piroshki – Russia (savory filled pastries) Bread Basket with Butters (rye, rustic white, pumpernickel) Kojin's Mustard Second Course Veprova á Pecené – … Continue reading Looking forward to Magna Faire’s feast