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Comment on A Lovely Weekend at the Beach by An Update on NC’s 17th Century Shipwreck | Elizabethan Mafia

An Update on NC’s 17th Century Shipwreck | Elizabethan Mafia — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:19:41 +0000

[...] just wanted to post an update on the 17th Century shipwreck found in Corolla, NC that I’ve mentioned before in this [...]

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by Gia

Gia — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:37:24 +0000

So far it’s not much more than a pattern (The Katherine) and a vague idea of which stich types belong where. Unfortunately, it’s far down on my to-do list . . .

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by Alison

Alison — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:38:48 +0000

You are very welcome. I first read about the stitch in descriptions of several embroidered coifs in the V&A. I had been looking everywhere for instructions myself until some friends working on the Plymouth Jacket project came back with directions. The directions helped immensely but everything became crystal clear when one of my friends shared this video on her blog. The video helped me so much I knew I wanted to share it with my readers as well! I’m so happy you found it helpful too. Please let me know how your coif goes. I’d love to see pictures of the project.

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by Gia

Gia — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:12:42 +0000

*stems, not seams. I meant to say stems.

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by Gia

Gia — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:12:21 +0000

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been pondering an embroidered coif and I wanted to do THAT stitch on the seams, but I didn’t know what it was called to search the internet for instructions. Whew! You just saved me from exploding my budget with a lot of embroidery books.

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by Alison

Alison — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:42:06 +0000

No reason other than for decoration. I think it will add some very nice visual interest.

Comment on Plaited Braid Stitch by wistric

wistric — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:16:30 +0000

Your costuming-ignorant cadet wants to know: Why would you prefer that on your seams?

Comment on Finially Starting Guitar Class! by Alison

Alison — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:01:39 +0000

The fact that a lot of music was already transcribed for it was a big pro for the instrument. So far it has been a lot of fun. Now I just need to keep up with practicing regularly.

Comment on Finially Starting Guitar Class! by Rhi

Rhi — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:43:23 +0000

awesome! i hope it’s tons of fun. guitar is a great instrument to learn, it’s super versatile, and there is tons of elizabethan music already transcribed for guitar.

Comment on Why Do I Feel Like I’m Not Accomplishing Anything? by Alison

Alison — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:51:07 +0000

Thanks. Sewing and fencing keep me sane. It’s how I de-stress and I’m stressed a lot. You should see the 2007 and 2006 lists.