Post- Christmas Sewing Projects

 Hello everyone and apologies for the delay in posting. The usual post-Christmas flare has meant that I haven't been able to do most of what I wanted to get done. I have had a lot of very boring mending to do as well as mundane sewing, so I haven't had much to report that relates to historical projects - plus internet connectivity has been an issue.

I hope everyone had a pleasant festive season. I received a lovely, thoughtful gift from one of my friends.

The seam ripper has a hand-made wooden handle and was commissioned by a local artisan in Queensland (and has already had quite the work-out).

The yarn is hand spun by my friend. She only taught herself to spin in the last year or so, and I am very impressed. I need to think of a suitable project to showcase it.

Christmas Gifts

I hope you all had a lovely Festive break. I had a great day with my family and enjoyed good food, good company, and the fun of opening gifts.

I  got a lovely pair of "Virginia" reproduction Renaissance shoes for Christmas! I was very excited to receive them, and I can't wait to wear them to an event.

These shoes are produced by American Duchess, who also make the ''Stratford'' shoes that I love so much.


http://www.american-duchess.com/renaissance-elizabethan-shoes/virginia-renaissance-shoes-brown

Christmas Gifts

I hope you all had a great Christmas with family and friends. Mine was wonderful, and I was spoiled with many lovely gifts. I got some great books, including these:

I am looking forward to having the chance to do a bit of embroidery and practice some calligraphy over the break.

Motivated for 2013

I hope that you all have a great year in 2013. I got some excellent books for Christmas, so I am feeling very enthusiastic and motivated about a new year of sewing and costuming!

Doggy Zibbellino

My furry helper got a squeaky 'zibbellino' for Christmas!

(It was draped glamorously over one shoulder, but she just can't resist attacking it!)

Christmas gifts

I hope everyone had a wonderful festive break. I got very spoilt with lots of needlework and historical books and accessories. Here are a couple of the presents I received....