Community Cast Video Day 69

Today’s video shows how to make a simple pincushion with a patriotic twist.

I notice views have dropped notably. I hope this means people have found things to do and things are going okay. I do know I’ve struggled with content the last couple weeks as I’ve become emotionally and creatively drained. I do want to continue this series and maybe transition into a summer series. But, I need to know what kinds of content you want. Do you want:

  • More show’n’tell
  • More unboxings
  • A series of pincushions
  • A series of pen-wipers
  • A series of doll items
  • More random chat and stories
  • Other things?

Please let me know what you want to see in the comments below.

Published in: on May 21, 2020 at 11:19 am  Comments (4)  

Community Cast Video Day 68

Today’s video includes new cdv arrivals.

Here is the tintype with the beaded net. The beads are faintly visible. I am very glad I spotted them while browsing.

Here the beads on the net are more visible with that little phone microscope. I do wish the lens covered a little more space to give a bigger field of view.

Here are a couple other close ups of the same image.

This is the second image that has many accessories.

A couple close ups

The third image seems to have been lost during upload… Trying again….

Published in: on May 20, 2020 at 10:50 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 67

Today’s video goes a little awry. The plan is to make a cute, patriotic trinket basket….

Here is the template for the trinket basket:

Trinket basket May 2020

As I mention in the second video, I found holding the sides at an angle made it easier to hold the pieces in place while sewing. 

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Here is the final piece in place, held by Wonder Clips. I tucked the blue fabric over the pasteboard and the red in behind it. I used an overcast stitch to close the opening snuggly over the pasteboard.

20200519_090222.jpgHere is my finished Trinket Basket: 

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A little something extra today – Hop over the Genesee Country Village’s YouTube Channel for  A look inside the Altay Store at GCVM.

 

Published in: on May 19, 2020 at 10:05 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 66

Today’s video looks at headdresses with dance groups in mind.

As mentioned in the video, here is the Timely Tresses post about making one of the foundation. Notice at the end she links to where you can get kits and finished pieces.

Published in: on May 18, 2020 at 11:08 am  Comments (2)  

Community Cast Video Day 65

Today’s video chats about modern projects.

I am working on the ruler holder now.

Please vote bags or couch quilt fot the fabulous leafy fabrics.

Published in: on May 17, 2020 at 9:59 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 64

In today’s video I talk about the amazing book that arrived yesterday, my laundry paws, a potential ruler holder project for me, and some of the cute items I’ve seen lately.

The book I am raving about is Headwear: Hats, Bonnets, and Caps from the Hopkins Collection. It is available Here from The School of Historical Dress.

Published in: on May 16, 2020 at 10:56 am  Leave a Comment  

Surprise Arrival!

While sitting on my patio, pondering the heavy Chewy box, the Postal delivery person walked up with a package for me. As I was not expecting a small box at all, I was puzzled and curious. He read off Royal Air and international delivery. My puzzlement and curiosity increased and stomped on my package caution. I was thrilled and completely perplexed when I turned it over, seeing where it was from: The School of Historical Dress.

I remember wanting this book, really wanting this book. I do not remember ordering this book. I think someone sent it to me.

Thank you!!!!


This book is amazing. I’ve only spent a few minutes with it as the vodeo uploads slowly from the patio. The photos are amazing combining full piece shots with close up details. The layout is inspiring, just what I would love to accomplish when I get my winter hood book together.

Just a quarter of the way in, I have had moments of “Oooo” and “oh” and “I need to do that for….”

Published in: on May 15, 2020 at 11:09 am  Comments (2)  

Community Cast Video Day 63

Today’s video is an unboxing of a winter hood. This one leaves me with questions.

Here is one of the quilted patches. These may have been (likely were) added later. The pieces may have been from another garment that may have been older than the hood itself.

This is that spot of stitching I said would horrify some people.

Here is the piecing of the black side. The same type of piecing is done on both sides.

Here is the area where a repair was made to the edge.

Exciting second video/post coming.

Published in: on May 15, 2020 at 10:56 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 62

Today is the third and final day of our parasol pin-keep. I talk about decorating and finishing it.

I will share photos when mine is finished.

Published in: on May 14, 2020 at 10:50 am  Comments (2)  

Community Cast Video Day 61

Today, we put the loops on our parasol pin-keep.

Note: In the video I said the livingroom thermometer said 68. When I looked at it closer, it said 79! No wonder I was warm.

I have a second video for you, an unboxing.

Published in: on May 13, 2020 at 11:21 am  Leave a Comment  
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