Category Archives: Christopher

A partial break

My husband, Christopher, is currently taking a bit of a social media break. Actually, I think it’s mostly a break from FB. I’ve taken a social media break before, as well. Now I’m doing it again (and have been, since … Continue reading

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10K LOTR Virtual Villains Challenge and Thanksgiving

I recently did the 5K LOTR Virtual Villains Challenge, so my husband Christopher decided to sign up for the 10K. Although we did a combination of walking and some running for the 5K on the trail, we decided to just … Continue reading

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Cupid’s Arrow?

Oh, I just had to, sorry! This week, my husband and I celebrated 21 years together. As a nice date, we decided to do something I have wanted to do since I was a teenager at least, and something he … Continue reading

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A project that will take a long time to make

I mentioned recently that I’ll be making a few changes, cutting back on some of my historical costume To Do projects, and learning some new things — all for a project my husband wants. This will be great fun, even … Continue reading

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18th Century Waistcoat For My Husband

Just a quick entry to let you know I finally finished my husband’s 18th century waistcoat. It has plenty of mistakes and things I’m not happy about, but overall it will work and most importantly — he loves it! His … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s the big picture that matters

I’ve been working on my husband’s 18th century garments again. I’m not going for anything too dressy or accurate. I’m making a quick, affordable version right now just to give me the chance to work out the how’s, what’s, and … Continue reading

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A Few More Things Finished

I’ve been busy. I not only managed to finish a few things, but finally found the time to update the costume page with them! New Shift First, I just finished my narrow-sleeved shift. This will be worn with the chemise … Continue reading

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I’m still sewing!

I may have cut back on a lot of projects and events, but I’m still working on things. I’m almost finished with my second shift, and I just finished the sash for my chemise a la reine (CALR), although I … Continue reading

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Making Some Cuts

No, I don’t mean cutting fabric. I’m making some cuts to my To Do List and other areas of my life. Even though the year is only halfway through, I’ve been pretty active with events and sewing. I haven’t updated … Continue reading

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18th century hair accessory for my husband

I still need to finish making my husband’s 18th century garments. One thing that’s been sitting around halfway finished was a hair accessory. He won’t be wearing a wig (that is, unless he has to cut his hair), but I … Continue reading

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