Tag Archives: Hobbies

Embroidered birthday gift for my husband

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still very new to embroidery, but I sometimes like to make things for people as gifts. This past Thursday was my husband’s birthday, and since I didn’t have any pressing deadlines I thought I would try to make him … Continue reading →

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Knotting Shuttle Review

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

It seems so funny — I really never thought I would get into embroidery, yet I’m constantly considering even the simplest designs I can do quickly when I start working on a new project. I’ve been purchasing embroidery supplies, and … Continue reading →

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Clear packing tape dress form

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I held off posting about this until I had a chance to use it for the first time. I mentioned recently that a friend of mine, Jen Thompson, wanted to try a different type of tape to make a dress … Continue reading →

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My 18th century shoes and stockings

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I thought I would do an entry about my shoes and stockings since I have been getting so many compliments about them! It took a while to decide I wasn’t sure at first, before I had really looked around the … Continue reading →

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The K Gown

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

If you saw the photos from the last entry, you’ve probably already seen my first finished 18th century costume.  The photos are at the bottom of this entry. Why the “K Gown?” I named it the K Gown after Kaycee … Continue reading →

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Wine and whist evening

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I finally have my first 18th century costume, and had my first chance to wear it out this past Saturday. La Bonne Compagnie A few of us are part of a private costuming group called La Bonne Compagnie that focuses … Continue reading →

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Gray 18th century embroidered mitts

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

My first pair of 18th century mitts are finally finished! For some reason, the thumbs were giving me fits.  It didn’t help that I was also feeling like I was “all thumbs,” especially on the second mitt.  I was literally … Continue reading →

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Sewing deadline approaching

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still scrambling to meet my sewing deadline. Our private 18th century costuming group is having a little gathering on May 7th — costumes not required — and I’m hoping to throw together an outfit as fast as I can.  … Continue reading →

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Sewing can be repetitive and frustrating at times

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

Sometimes sewing is a quick, gratifying experience for me.  Other times, I feel like I am doing the same thing over and over again. I’m not talking about the act of sewing in general, but rather perfecting a project. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Current projects for 18th century costuming

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m trying to finish a few things for an upcoming private gathering with the 18th century costuming group.  One of them is an actual costume piece, and the other is to help with my sewing. 18th century mitts I have … Continue reading →

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