madPete

Happy Natal Day Pod! mP

I could be persuaded to make a set, but I don't do pockets in them. I use the Kanniks corner pattern and handsew with linen thread. wha cha got to trade? mP

I've had the wool a couple years now, and dont remember where I got it. just remember I paid less than $10 a yard. I originally bought it for a lighter weight colonial regimental. Its about 12-14 ounce weight, and I still have enough for the regimental if I ever get around to it... The tablecloth (lining) was tagged 100% linen and is a looser weave than most, nice oatmeal with brown stripes. can't wait to get back to it... I hate putting sleeves on LOL mP

Not sure why they are so small. just a link to picasa photos. it is the short version. the pattern has abbreviated markings for the sailor jacket mP

Started a sailor jacket. It is based on Reconstructing History pattern 704 - 1700s-1730s Sleeved and Sleeveless waistcoats. The medium weight wool is more a cross between royal blue and navy blue than it shows. The lining is a striped linen tablecloth from the local Goodwill store. oatmeal and light brown stripes. I decided I needed a blue sailor coat to portray a british sailor at some point in time. this color is very flexible for other things as well. No outside pockets, one inside the lining. thinking plain brass buttons at this point. mP

Well, I'll be a Baker-knee'd Rabbit-catcher... Happy Day Capt Bo (a day late). mP

hApPy BiRtHdAy! To Quartermaster William Brand. These December Birthdays just keep coming! mP

prolly not. Would you want a fruitcake re-gifted back to you that way! LOL mP

How did I miss Capt Jim? Guess I didn't know he was a December baby. Well then...Happy Birthday to Capt Jim as well! mP

"Smell my face" -- unknown "Worst superpower ever!" - unknown "I'd rather lick carpet" - Castaway Kat

Happy Birthday to Mission and Stynky, and to the rest of the "club" mP

Traditionally the Mercury has been the crew for all those without a crew. So welcome aboard! mP

Slacker! LOL - We are all guilty on that one... mP

Commodore Bo... Ifn ye come back to pirate'n, I'll buy ye a BIG hat... mP

Yay! Go Stynky! (Go where?, I don't know) :-) mP

Awesome craft! William! where is ours? LOL mP

That is indeed a good one. the two previous volumes are good as well! Have not found a book by him I didn't like mP

well well... another birthday. Have a great one! mP

very nice!!!! mP

bummer... Any bites towards purchase of the ship yet? mP

Also if you dampen the leather, an awl works wonders for manipulating/opening the hole enough to get a needle thru... mP

Excellent!

if you can't get at it with a curved needle, likely would take the rest of the stitching out to repair and stitch the whole thing again. mP

oh, but to have such a decision to make ...LOL please post pics! mP