Quandry of sorts

I find this Saturday morning I am utterly disheartened and dismayed to the point where I am seriously tempted to just pack up all the costuming, research etc and find a new hobby or interest. In light of being symbolicly told that something I consider to be of primary importance is unimportant, a complete change seems appealing. At the moment a mideaval tunics or a little craft club seem nice.
Besides, eliminating the extensive clothing, fabric, objects, etc. would make the need for a larger apt go away. (Having a gut instinct vs logical math inner conflict)
So, we shall see…….

Published in: on January 21, 2012 at 11:24 am  Comments (10)  

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  1. On January 21, 2012 at 12:13 pm Tricia said:

    You’re an inspiration to this fledgeling reenator as I try to make my own clothing.

  2. On January 21, 2012 at 2:31 pm Sherri Farley said:

    Anna,
    There is a bad apple in every bushel, you have to throw it out or it will spoil the pie!!! As a maker of historic dolls, the details and “little things”
    that might be considered unimportant to someone with limited knowledge make ALL the difference in the finished piece. If someone is portraying somthing historic they should strive for accuracy…….other wise they should learn to knit!

  3. On January 22, 2012 at 10:30 am Laurie Laning said:

    Anna, best get used to it. It’s hard to develope that tough skin, but to survive this hobby, if you want to better yourself and others and not just wear ‘fun little costumes’,,,be prepared for tons of barbed remarks. We all get them. Yes they hurt, hard not to take them personally, but remember that opinions are like ‘posteriors’, everybody has one!
    Hopefully it will help you through it to remember that one person is not everyone. One group is not everyone. At the very least, what you have to offer is ‘food for thought’, but after 25 years of experience and torment in this field, I find yourposts wonderful. Sometimes even the old war dogs need to be reminded of things they may have gotten sloppy over, and the newcomers can use all the help they can get. One of your pearls of wisdom may just change someones impression from average, to ,wow, I’m impressed, she cared.. YOu know what I mean? Keep up the good work sweetie. March on!

  4. On January 22, 2012 at 10:39 am Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    Thanks all.
    I really wish this was just a thick skin to a comment thing. I can handle those and often get spurred on to do more research or better instruction because of them. This is far more of a base theory thing.

  5. On January 22, 2012 at 10:57 am Laurie Laning said:

    I’m not computer savy, didn’t see what the comments were that hurt you. Don’t know if I can help you push past the words that hurt. But you should know that there are many who love your thoughts, and respect the efforts you putinto them.

  6. On January 22, 2012 at 11:00 am Laurie Laning said:

    also, to the lady who’s comment it was to take up knitting,,,,I’m a knitter, and take my authenticity to period knitted projects just as far as I do stitchery. : ) That would only push the naysayers on we hook and pinners! this is meant as humor, not a critisism.

  7. On January 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm Sherry Key said:

    Anna, I just read your article in Citizens Companion….I hope it isn’t in relation to that. Because I agree completely with your comments. That said, I have been fighting that battle for 15+ years here in the south. Not without some small success here and there which make it tolerable.

    Hang in there!

    Sherry Key.

  8. On January 23, 2012 at 4:44 pm Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    Thanks Sherry.
    It actually hasn’t anything to do with the article nor anything a reenactor said.

  9. On January 25, 2012 at 7:52 am Sherri Farley said:

    Anna &Laurie,
    I apologize for the “knitting” comment…It was said in jest and meant to imply learning to do something that has specific directions! Very poor choice of words. I have the greatest respect for anyone that tackles recreating anything historic. Not only do you have to master your craft, it’s hard to find accurate information, materials etc, plus it’s constant research and continually striving for accuracy. That’s why we come to
    your blog, You do us a great service and it is much appreciated.
    I actually can knit a little, but those directions get very complicated……………..can’t imagine how difficult it is to knit something from a photograph or poor pattern. Please forgive me ladies! I’m old, I don’t have any hormones and sometimes my foot goes straight to my mouth!!!!!!

  10. On January 25, 2012 at 8:51 am Laurie Laning said:

    I was only teasing you, I knew you weren’t insulting us needle pushers.


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