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Old February 26th 10, 08:11 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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John wrote:
On Feb 23, 9:54 pm, "BEI Design" wrote:

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I had no idea that a kilt was that complex.


Nor did I! ;-}

I have made a
number of
pleated skirts for my wife, but never anything that
complex. But like
any number of specialized clothing types, there is a lot
of technical
undercover stuff that you wouldn't know about unless you
did that sort
of thing, regularly. That looks like a fun, if demanding
project.


It really was, my biggest problem I was working with a
deadline, and barely made it under the wire. I liked it so
much I am planning on making my son-in-law a kilt as soon as
he settles on a tartan.

If I
had any nieces or other relatives, who were into the
highland fling
"thing", I would like to take a shot at doing one of
them, but sadly
all of those younger relatives are layabouts, and not
interested.


Ah, but you don't need a youngster involved with competitive
Highland dance!! I bet if you tried you could locate a
Highland Games in your area, and wear one yourself. You
don't have to have Scots heritage to wear a kilt!

I
wonder if the same sort of thing pertains to Irish dance
costumes.
That would be closer to my own heritage, than the kilt.
But from
outward appearances, the costumes do differ. The Irish
tend to be
flared out, and not pleated.
John


Irish dance costumes are, err, ummm, "gaudy", I guess would
be the kindest way to put it:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...ed=0CDIQsAQwBQ
I cannot tell you how happy I am that DGD took up Highland
dance instead of Irish dance!

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Old February 26th 10, 08:13 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Kate XXXXXX wrote:

Irish dance costumes are generally hidious and seem to be
based on some awful offspring of a colision between a
1960's skating
dress and a suit of armour! More upholstery than frock!
They have no
basis in any sort of national costume.

Some of the embroidery patterns are glorious, but the
finished frocks? Ugh! Just *my* opinion, of course.
YMMV...


Kate, you expressed my feelings on the subject exactly! I
love my embroidery machine, but to put it to such use....
NEVER!

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Old February 26th 10, 08:19 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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John wrote:
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You are probably right. They do seem sort of
"costumeish", when
compared to a traditional Scottish Kilt. I just was
referring to my
own heritage of Irish lineage. I don't have any Scott In
me, although,
I did have some Scotch in me from time to time. But that
was many
years ago, in a land far, far away, called California,
but not for the
last 30 years. I know nothing about Scottish things, so my
observations are rather unfocused. I am rather glad that
my erstwhile
younger relatives are not all over me to make any of
those things, but
I suppose I would do one or two just to say I had done it.


I wouldn't, even for my beloved granddaughter. Nope,
huh-uh, not in this lifetime.

And those garish costumes have little to do with true Irish
national costumes:
https://www.reconstructinghistory.co...0&e=&a=215&w=7

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Old February 26th 10, 08:22 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Kate XXXXXX wrote:
John wrote:

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Kilts are hard work, but fun, and Our Beverly does a
grand job.


blush Thanks, Kate! High praise, coming from you!

Me, with nothing but good Scots blood in my
veins am
contemplating a possible commission for 16 stretch lycra
rara skirts! If I get this one it'll pay for Himself to
get his teeth fixed...


These?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rah-rah_skirt

ROTFLOL!!! Pics!

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Old February 27th 10, 02:49 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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BEI Design wrote:
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
John wrote:

snip
Kilts are hard work, but fun, and Our Beverly does a
grand job.


blush Thanks, Kate! High praise, coming from you!

Me, with nothing but good Scots blood in my
veins am
contemplating a possible commission for 16 stretch lycra
rara skirts! If I get this one it'll pay for Himself to
get his teeth fixed...


These?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rah-rah_skirt

ROTFLOL!!! Pics!

Imagine something like this:
http://www.binbin.net/photos/bhs/seq...a-ra-skirt.jpg

Only with 4 layers of 4" long skiert, supported by some dress net, and
all sewn into panties.

Not hearfd back yet, so may not happen as they want them for 20th March.

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Old February 27th 10, 05:58 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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Kate XXXXXX wrote:
BEI Design wrote:
These?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rah-rah_skirt

ROTFLOL!!! Pics!

Imagine something like this:
http://www.binbin.net/photos/bhs/seq...a-ra-skirt.jpg

Only with 4 layers of 4" long skiert, supported by some
dress net, and all sewn into panties.

Not hearfd back yet, so may not happen as they want them
for 20th March.


That is actually kind of cute, and might be fun. I hope
they give you the commission.

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Beverly
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Old March 2nd 10, 08:33 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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On Feb 23, 5:11*pm, John wrote:
I have been waiting for spring to arrive here in the Midwest, and I
made myself a large sketching board to take out into the woods and
sketch pastoral views. I needed a larger carry bag to handle the
board, sketch pad, pencils and all the other impedimenta that goes
along with such endeavors. Here is what results from all that time
stuck inside waiting for spring. The bag is 23" wide x 21" tall x 3"
deep. It is made from Black Cotton Duck which is quilted and a pattern
called Tumbling Blocks is used on the front and flap of the bag. A
padded and quilted strap completes the piece. I had the fabric from a
large stash of solid color patriotic stuff, that I use to make quilts
for Veterans. There are two views showing the bag closed and with the
flap thrown back showing the matching of flap pattern to bag front.
The flap is closed to the bag front, with brass snaps. This should
stand me in pretty good stead while stumbling through the poison Oak
in search of the perfect view.
Here you go.http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...55810537926722

John


Here is a shot of the interior of the bag with all of the various
parts. At the top is the Sketch Board. 20" x 22" and made from Cherry
with what are known as Breadboard Ends. They are pieces of wood that
allow for expansion and contraction within the sketch board without
any warping. A good flat surface is preferable, and this construction
method insures that. Next is the Quilted, sewn-in-place Pencil Caddy,
with individual pockets for pencils and other accessories. Lastly some
sketch pads. Not shown is a 20" x22" Quilted, Cotton Duck "Tush Pad",
for sitting on those less than ideal seating areas that sometimes are
the only place to attempt to use the best view for sketching. This has
been a fun project and might prompt me to get out of the house and
into the woods once the weather clears up to less than "Life
Threatening", as it has been hereabouts.
Here you go:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...13740025420898
John
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Old March 3rd 10, 01:12 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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John wrote:

Here you go:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...13740025420898
John


Wow, very nice! My DGS is an artist and always carries
around his sketch pad, I am going to ask him if he would
like something similar.


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Old March 3rd 10, 03:16 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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On Mar 2, 7:12*pm, "BEI Design"
wrote:
John wrote:
Here you go:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...13740025420898
John


Wow, very nice! *My DGS is an artist and always carries
around his sketch pad, I am going to ask him if he would
like something similar.

--
Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx


This was one of those things that grew like "Topsy". I was always
looking around in various places for all the elements that go into the
process of going out in the woods and drawing. They never seemed to be
able to be found in a timely manner. So I said, one cold February day,
not so long ago, "What if I had all of the elements seen here in one
place". The rest is as they say, history, or in this case, Quilting. I
often get "ideas" for something and then they just slip away, but this
one struck a resonant cord, and allowed me to use some of the skills
that I already had, along with some of the resources I already had, to
come up with this Carrying case that now hangs ready to use on the
wall of my sewing room. I am very happy with the results. The case is
rather striking to look at,and functional also. I had fun doing it
too.
John
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Old March 3rd 10, 01:51 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing
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On Mar 2, 9:16*pm, John wrote:
On Mar 2, 7:12*pm, "BEI Design"
wrote:

John wrote:
Here you go:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...13740025420898
John


Wow, very nice! *My DGS is an artist and always carries
around his sketch pad, I am going to ask him if he would
like something similar.


--
Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx


This was one of those things that grew like "Topsy". I was always
looking around in various places for all the elements that go into the
process of going out in the woods and drawing. They never seemed to be
able to be found in a timely manner. So I said, one cold February day,
not so long ago, "What if I had all of the elements seen here in one
place". The rest is as they say, history, or in this case, Quilting. I
often get "ideas" for something and then they just slip away, but this
one struck a resonant cord, and allowed me to use some of the skills
that I already had, along with some of the resources I already had, to
come up with this Carrying case that now hangs ready to use on the
wall of my sewing room. I am very happy with the results. The case is
rather striking to look at,and functional also. I had fun doing it
too.
John


Here is a picture of the case, hanging in place, awaiting better
weather adventures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
John
 




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