At Heart

This is one of those sensitive posts. I acknowledge it may cause me to lose some customers/clients and readers. Reading another writer’s post has convinced me to stick to my beliefs and hit the “publish” button.

I firmly believe spiritual, religious, and personal beliefs and ethics come before reenacting ideals, as do health needs. For me, this includes not eating meat or meat products, not wearing furs, and greatly minimizing the wearing of leather.  This can have additional or other meanings for friends and clients.

This stance manifests itself in a few ways those who attend events with me and those who are client, or potential clients, should be aware.

As a general rule, I will not use furs on my millinery pieces. This is especially true of any furs even possibly originating overseas. On the very, very rare chance, as in once in a thousand, I will consider the use of a fur I know the history of. As in I know who killed it, how it was killed, and how it was treated. At the same time, I will not use an inaccurate replacement for fur.

I will not use gelatin based sizing for my personal millinery nor the millinery of anyone I know keeps Kosher. I’ve been told the gelatin is vegetable based. But, I am just not taking any chances as I respect the beliefs of my clients. I invite anyone who is concerned about this for a particular piece to ask me.

ADDITIONS:

~ I also have a difficult time selecting feathers. I have a small stash of those gifted to me that I will eventually use. When purchasing I can’t help but think about their giver’s care.

~ Yes, I acknowledge this is presentism.

Published in: on November 7, 2017 at 6:05 pm  Comments (6)  

Winter Hood Patterns Available

Do you know I have two winter hood patterns currently available in my Etsy Shop?

This winter hood pattern is drafted directly from an original wool and silk hood in my collection. The long drapey sided and deep brim are great for keeping the wind, rain and snow of your face.

This winter hood wears more like a soft bonnet. The quilted silk brim is shaped and wired to flatter the face as well as keep you warm. This pattern comes with two versions and a full direction booklet.

Don’t forget, Paisley, Plaid, and Purled as well as From Field to Fashion are available in my Etsy Shop.

Fanciful Utility can be purchase directly from the publisher ESC Publishing. Both the book and the projects inside make great gifts.

 

Published in: on November 2, 2017 at 9:00 pm  Leave a Comment  

This week’s Winter Millinery 

Have you been loving the shape of the hoods I’ve been making but want something warmer? Here you go. This hood has a soft ivory wool on the outside with black silk taffeta lining tufted to a warm wool batting. A maroon satin bow trims the back while black cotton sateen ribbons tie it. 


Find this hood and others in my Etsy shop. 

Published in: on November 2, 2017 at 6:31 pm  Leave a Comment  

Upgrade in Process

What does it say that just this week, this first of November, this 44th week of the year, I am finally getting around to last spring’s task of upgrading my blog. Simultaneously, I am attempting to sort some non-history posts, moving them to Don’t Paint the Cat*, firming up the future posts plan, and learning about the quirks of the new domain paralleling the old domain – http://www.annaworden.com .

WordPress tells me there will be some days of instability as the conversion stuff behind the scenes takes place. My understanding is that the links to pages with the original base url will auto-redirect to those with the new base url. Fingers crossed. I am really, really hoping this change doesn’t mess people’s links to my blog up.

*btw, if you don’t know about Don’t Paint the Cat, this is modern crafty blog and home of the doll projects.

Published in: on November 1, 2017 at 9:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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