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Historic vs Historical

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

Monday’s Mishmash: Historic vs Historical We all love historic costuming. . . . Or do we? I always thought the words “historic” and “historical” were interchangeable, but as a writer, I should have known better! Here’s what the words actually … Continue reading →

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Meet Gladys

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash: Meet Gladys Life is change, or so the saying goes. Sometimes we’re resistant to change because we’re stubborn, or because we’re set in our ways and are afraid something new will upset the balance of things. But every … Continue reading →

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Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash: Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine For years, I had a regular sewing machine. You know, the kind with knobs and dials to adjust the tension and stitches. It was very basic, but quite a workhorse. I used … Continue reading →

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A Plethora of Petticoats

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Women have worn petticoats for centuries. We still do, in a manner of speaking. They’re no longer made of cotton (usually) but our modern half-slips are the equivalent of the historic petticoat. Until the 19th century, a petticoat was simply … Continue reading →

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When an Old Friend Bites the Dust

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Monday’s Mish Mash When an Old Friend Bites the Dust Last year, my sewing machine started skipping stitches. At first, it was just one stitch, every so often. Nothing to worry about, right? Then it started skipping more frequently. A … Continue reading →

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All About Me: My Sewing Room

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

All About Me: My Sewing Room Note: This blog post was written in 2011. It’s now 2020 and my sewing workspace has changed drastically. Same room, but better furniture, a great layout, and improved organization.   What is my workspace like? (2011) Some … Continue reading →

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All About Me: Education

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

All About Me: Education What kind of training have you had? Basically, I’m self-taught. Always have been. I love learning!

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All About Me

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

All About Me When I was young, my mom made a lot of my clothes. My grandmother made exquisite Victorian ensembles for antique dolls, as well as haute couture wardrobes for Barbie dolls. It was inevitable that I would take an … Continue reading →

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Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale Visit almost any sewing blog or journal and you’ll find mention of the resident mascot—most often a cat, who likes to supervise the sewing process and who occasionally helps by sitting on piles of … Continue reading →

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Ideals Through the Ages

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash Ideals Through the Ages (Warning: This post contains images of classic art. If you’re allergic to the unclothed female body, please turn away now!) It’s interesting how much you can learn about history from paintings of nude or … Continue reading →

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