While I've not posted so far in the new year, I've been active getting new items done. The four hours per day New Years Resolution is going very well and I have new Chatelaines and Brooches to show for it; as well as some new concepts on the drawing board. The "Mary Project" is almost finished and I should have pictures to post soon.As for sewing, my ballgown is coming closer to being finished, I hope to get the bodice fit on Sunday after the annual meeting for my Sharpshooter Unit. My other dress project hit a bit of a snag with the hem saver for my underskirt, but after a hour of fussing the 'saver is pinned and I should finish up the skirt this evening during SCA practice. The next step will be fitting the under-bodice. Both dresses are on track to make their deadlines. I'm also working on an 1886 bustle. the pattern is all finished and I plan to cut out the fabric for the test piece tonight.
Sadly, due to some weird stomach flu, Mike spent part of the week sick. He thought he had kicked it but when he tried to warm up during SCA practice last Thursday he got worse again. Since the only activity that wouldn't make him nauseous was sitting, we decided early on Friday to not attend the Timekeeper's Gala. Once Mike's fever broke for good we started for Hermann, Mo. to meet up with a couple of friends of ours.
We checked in on Saturday and spent the rest of the New Years Weekend at the Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn. Rather than staying at the inn proper, Mike and I held up in one of the River Bluff Cottages, number 402, while Alex and Jill stayed upstairs in 401. The rates are expensive, but worth every penny, and include gormet breakfasts, snacks and evening desserts for each day. This year they were a WONDERFUL GIFT from our friends (and we have ways of paying you back for your kindness!). Above is a
picture of the suite from the Herman Hills Website, and to the left is a floor plan of our suite, and yes you see a jacuzzi hot tub and two fireplaces... While we were there to relax, I always bring some supplies in case inspiration strikes and as usual it did.
Jewelry parts and ribbon trim did end up getting sprawled on the kitchen table in the suite for a while. I've posted pictures of one of the completed projects.
We checked in on Saturday and spent the rest of the New Years Weekend at the Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn. Rather than staying at the inn proper, Mike and I held up in one of the River Bluff Cottages, number 402, while Alex and Jill stayed upstairs in 401. The rates are expensive, but worth every penny, and include gormet breakfasts, snacks and evening desserts for each day. This year they were a WONDERFUL GIFT from our friends (and we have ways of paying you back for your kindness!). Above is a
picture of the suite from the Herman Hills Website, and to the left is a floor plan of our suite, and yes you see a jacuzzi hot tub and two fireplaces... While we were there to relax, I always bring some supplies in case inspiration strikes and as usual it did. Jewelry parts and ribbon trim did end up getting sprawled on the kitchen table in the suite for a while. I've posted pictures of one of the completed projects.
Now it's on to editing pictures for eBay...back to the grind.
