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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
John wrote:
On Feb 23, 9:54 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: snip 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! -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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! -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
John wrote:
snip 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 -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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! -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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. -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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. -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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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Results of those Long, Cold February Days.
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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