Alison Kannon is an avid costumer and a rabid historical martial arts and fencing enthusiast. She has been studying and teaching Sixteenth Century European martial arts since 2001. She is an enthusiastic historical re-enactor and created Elizabethanmafia.com in order to share her research of the fashion, culture, and martial arts of Early Modern England.
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Tag Archives: Weekend
Making Time
I have quite a lot I am trying to accomplish at the same time. I know that I have a tendency to take on several projects at once. It’s just part of my nature. I like having multiple things that … Continue reading
Mousehole 2009
I am now officially back from Mousehole. To be honest I got back home Sunday afternoon but after an hour and a half nap Sunday and a full night’s sleep Sunday night I still couldn’t coherently string enough sentences together … Continue reading
Into the Weekend
It’s not often that I have a three day weekend all to myself so when those little opportunities come along I like to take full advantage of them. This weekend will be no exception. While it may sound indulgent I … Continue reading
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Tagged Embroidery, Excercise, Project, The Jacket Project, Weekend
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Weekend Recap: Nap Edition
This past weekend I did something that I hardly ever do. I spent nearly my entire weekend doing nothing and it felt wonderful. My weekends are usually jam packed with trips, events, projects, etc so it’s very rare for me … Continue reading
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Tagged 18th Century, Excercise, Forehead Cloth, Project, The Jacket Project, Weekend
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