Okay...in cruising crafty blogs I kept coming across these really nifty 'project progress' meters and ohhhhh....I wanted one! So after much searching, I have finally found them and installed them.
If you like them and want them too, search no further! I will share the link. Click here.
Oh yeah, as for an update, I am about 6 inches shy of finishing the first knitted silk stocking. (YAY!!) I'm hoping to have it finished by next weekend. Then on to getting things ready for the Golden Lily on February 20th.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Contemplating on my 'tasks' for the year
Okay...so my previous post is basically garb related. So, I have been considering things in a wider "what do I want to accomplish SCA-wise in 2010" way.
In 2009, aside from working on updating my garb and making it more presentable, I have done a couple of other things.
- I tried some new things: making woven buttons and knitting stockings
- I actually taught a class again (An overview of women's fashion throughout Europe from 1480-1530)
I really enjoyed teaching the class and wish I knew more things that others might like to learn. That said, I am in the process of turning my notes from that class into an article 'Spanish Dress for Newcomers' -- basically talking about how a few simple things can turn a 'generic' 16th C. sort of look into something distinctly Spanish (gotta spread the 'Spanish love' ; ) ). Unfortunately, other than my research on dresses, I don't have anything else I could teach...so I think teaching will be off my list for 2010.
So, my SCA goals for this year:
2. Try 4 new crafts - 1st will be weaving (Ken got me a Beka lap loom for Christmas), don't know yet what the others will be, quite possibly dabbling in period dyes.
2. If I can get my BP under control again, I'd really like to give field heraldry a try -- I'm just not sure if my anxiety level and BP can handle it. Hmmm...
1. I want to make a heraldic motif underskirt (black with gold calatrava crosses either painted on or appliqued on -- probably painted since my applique skills are not that great).
2. Make heraldic cushions for our camp chairs (appliqued)
3. Get some wooden boxes for carting event stuff in and make them all spiffy with heraldry.
4. Make a painted rectangular banner for myself.
5. Heraldic feast gear (paint arms on plates and bowls, make pouches for our goblets and flatware, make napkins & place settings)
46. Last but not least -- REGISTER MY NEW NAME AND DEVICE!!!! *sigh* I've been soooooo slack about that!!
1. Finish writing up my "Quick & Easy Spanish Clothing" documentation and submit to local SCAmnewsletter, or kingdom A&S booklet....if all else fails, put it online.
2. Get my European Woman's Dress .ppt and handout up online so others can view them.
Hmm...that should keep me out of trouble. :)
In 2009, aside from working on updating my garb and making it more presentable, I have done a couple of other things.
- I tried some new things: making woven buttons and knitting stockings
- I actually taught a class again (An overview of women's fashion throughout Europe from 1480-1530)
I really enjoyed teaching the class and wish I knew more things that others might like to learn. That said, I am in the process of turning my notes from that class into an article 'Spanish Dress for Newcomers' -- basically talking about how a few simple things can turn a 'generic' 16th C. sort of look into something distinctly Spanish (gotta spread the 'Spanish love' ; ) ). Unfortunately, other than my research on dresses, I don't have anything else I could teach...so I think teaching will be off my list for 2010.
So, my SCA goals for this year:
Self:
1. Complete my 'self-challenge' from last year and finish making my complete Spanish outfit from the skin out.2. Try 4 new crafts - 1st will be weaving (Ken got me a Beka lap loom for Christmas), don't know yet what the others will be, quite possibly dabbling in period dyes.
Service:
1.Do a bit more 'service' oriented stuff at events. I find I get bored easily at events, so to that end I'm going to volunteer a bit more. For instance, I have volunteered as 'List Wench' for an upcoming rapier tourney (well, in March that is). We'll see how that goes. I just pray I don't completely screw it up! :)2. If I can get my BP under control again, I'd really like to give field heraldry a try -- I'm just not sure if my anxiety level and BP can handle it. Hmmm...
Heraldry:
Create at least 5 heraldic items1. I want to make a heraldic motif underskirt (black with gold calatrava crosses either painted on or appliqued on -- probably painted since my applique skills are not that great).
2. Make heraldic cushions for our camp chairs (appliqued)
3. Get some wooden boxes for carting event stuff in and make them all spiffy with heraldry.
4. Make a painted rectangular banner for myself.
5. Heraldic feast gear (paint arms on plates and bowls, make pouches for our goblets and flatware, make napkins & place settings)
46. Last but not least -- REGISTER MY NEW NAME AND DEVICE!!!! *sigh* I've been soooooo slack about that!!
Teaching:
Being that I don't really know anything that others would be interested in learning (although if my chopines work out well, that might make a cool class), so my 'teaching' goals are more 'research/writing' oriented.1. Finish writing up my "Quick & Easy Spanish Clothing" documentation and submit to local SCAmnewsletter, or kingdom A&S booklet....if all else fails, put it online.
2. Get my European Woman's Dress .ppt and handout up online so others can view them.
Hmm...that should keep me out of trouble. :)
New Year's Crafty Resolutions....
Well, with a new year, comes new resolutions. Last year my primary resolution was to have a completely period, Spanish outfit from the skin out. Hmm...maybe that was a bit too much to 'chew on' in one year.
That said, I did accomplish alot last year on that task.
1. Rope corset...completed except for the shoulder straps.
2. Matching farthingale....almost done (have to accost Deanna at Home Depot to get more lumber strapping to finish the last 3 bands).
3. Remade plain chemise into a bias bound, striped chemise (looks very nifty even if I do say so myself!!)
4. Made a late period wool coat-dress.
5. Remade my purple dress into a split skirt dress. I still have to add the contrast binding around the edges.
6. Started making split pane, cap sleeves for my purple dress. (Have the parts cut and sewn, just need to put them on the actual dress now).
7. Made velvet veil. LOOOOVE IT!! It looks SO much better on me than the plain white head roll I have been wearing for the last 8 years! Now to score more velvet so I can make MANY more of them. :)
Projects that I want to finish for my 'complete Spanish' outfit...
1. Red underskirt with black guards. (Have the material...just need to make it)
2. Make brocade 'farthingale dress' - have the material...just am afraid to cut it (what can I say, I'm not a completely confident seamstress and this pattern is new to me).
3. Finish my knitted silk, 16th C. stockings and garters.
4. Make a pair of chopines -- kind of like a pair of 16th C. platform shoes (before the Crossroads event since last year they would've been VERY handy due to all of the rain!!)
5. Make a silk or organza sash for my dresses.
6. Make a pair of 'bloomers' from the Venetian courtesan pattern (unless I can find some better info about Spanish undies)
Ugh...where to begin. Probably on the UFOs from last year.
By Feb. 20th (Golden Lily and Cillian's fencing prize):
1. Get farthingale done
2. Finish corset
3. Make red underskirt
By Crossroads (in March):
1. Just one thing...CHOPINES!
2. Okay...if I have time I'd like to have the split-cap sleeves on the purple dress and a set of tie on sleeves for my green dress.
By the end of 2010 I would also like to make a black and red linen dress so that I can FINALLY have a new 'day event' dress. I've been wearing the same purple and olive dresses since 2004!
Heres to a new year and new crafts! :)
That said, I did accomplish alot last year on that task.
1. Rope corset...completed except for the shoulder straps.
2. Matching farthingale....almost done (have to accost Deanna at Home Depot to get more lumber strapping to finish the last 3 bands).
3. Remade plain chemise into a bias bound, striped chemise (looks very nifty even if I do say so myself!!)
4. Made a late period wool coat-dress.
5. Remade my purple dress into a split skirt dress. I still have to add the contrast binding around the edges.
6. Started making split pane, cap sleeves for my purple dress. (Have the parts cut and sewn, just need to put them on the actual dress now).
7. Made velvet veil. LOOOOVE IT!! It looks SO much better on me than the plain white head roll I have been wearing for the last 8 years! Now to score more velvet so I can make MANY more of them. :)
Projects that I want to finish for my 'complete Spanish' outfit...
1. Red underskirt with black guards. (Have the material...just need to make it)
2. Make brocade 'farthingale dress' - have the material...just am afraid to cut it (what can I say, I'm not a completely confident seamstress and this pattern is new to me).
3. Finish my knitted silk, 16th C. stockings and garters.
4. Make a pair of chopines -- kind of like a pair of 16th C. platform shoes (before the Crossroads event since last year they would've been VERY handy due to all of the rain!!)
5. Make a silk or organza sash for my dresses.
6. Make a pair of 'bloomers' from the Venetian courtesan pattern (unless I can find some better info about Spanish undies)
Ugh...where to begin. Probably on the UFOs from last year.
By Feb. 20th (Golden Lily and Cillian's fencing prize):
1. Get farthingale done
2. Finish corset
3. Make red underskirt
By Crossroads (in March):
1. Just one thing...CHOPINES!
2. Okay...if I have time I'd like to have the split-cap sleeves on the purple dress and a set of tie on sleeves for my green dress.
By the end of 2010 I would also like to make a black and red linen dress so that I can FINALLY have a new 'day event' dress. I've been wearing the same purple and olive dresses since 2004!
Heres to a new year and new crafts! :)
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