Finished Object Friday

I finished crafting projects this week, and surprise, surprise, one of them DOESN'T involve yarn! I got the idea for this shawl right before symposium, and it was the project I took with me. I actually finished it about two weeks ago. It's a great wrap I can just stick in my purse when we…

Crafting: 1898 Style

Our village season has officially started, and that means it's time to pick my crafting projects for the summer, the ones I'll keep in my basket to work on when I'm volunteering. What makes a crafting project okay for 1898? Obviously, Victorian women knitted, crocheted, sewed, embroidered, etc, but what other considerations does one need to…

What’s in my bag: 1890s

It's that time of year. Time to break out the corset, pin up my hair, and go about in my best Gibson Girl style (which, admittedly, isn't very good. I've never been able to master that updo). Opening day at the village is tomorrow, and it's time to sort through my basket. I thought I'd…

Time Jump

Last weekend was our season opening at the village. It was busy, and exciting, and so much fun, even if we did get rained out on Saturday afternoon. Since we have moved into the 1890s, I've updated my character a bit. Instead of working for the Sanitary Commission like her predecessor, Miss Charlotte Brown (so…

Be vewy vewy quiet, I’m hunting typewriters.

I'm still trying to find an 1890s typewriter, but having zero luck. I'm rather surprised that there isn't one in the museum collection already, but I suppose they don't come up that often. Last weekend, I spent Saturday trolling antique malls and flea markets with my mom as we searched for something suitable. I saw a…

Back in Character

I think that procrastination might be my new superpower. Eh, who am I kidding? It's always been my superpower. I put off making the blouse for  my 1890s costume for six months because I was intimidated by the sleeve and collar construction. Turns out, I needn't have worried so much. The entire thing came together…

Typewriter Seeks Typewriter

Over the weekend, I had a volunteer training session and got a chance to talk to one of the people in charge of the transition at the Village, and asked about the possibility of getting a typewriter added to the village props, since I would really rather not lug a 40lb machine back and forth…

In Character Part 2.1: Inspiration Shots

In developing the wardrobe for Charlotte, I'm moving from the drawing room into the office, so there are some changes in the types of clothing I need to make, and not just because of the change in time period. Charlotte is not a public speaker, though she has to look her best for work and…

A Letter from Lucy

The (hand)Written Word

                                                  Here are some examples of Spencerian written with one of my favorite drawing nibs, and also with the nib that came in my new pen. I love the pen itself,…