LadyBarbossa

Yup... it's spring! Weather alerts from the weather radios, the radio, TV... all of the severe storms and some producing tornadoes. Yup, had the first tornado of the season in Eastern Iowa. Confirmed with images just north of Cedar Rapids all the way up to north of Dubuque, off and on, skipping and jumping, restarting, etc. So... yup! It's Spring! The storms have arrived! ~Lady B

The frock perhaps was not out on the floor but in their stashed away collection. Looks like they had LOTS of stuff in their stashed away collection. Sucks, cause we'd all LOVE to see what they have! ~Lady B

Thank ye for the info though. Much appreciated. ~Lady B

::nods::: Yup. Well, when you sew by hand, you have control over what you do. With a machine, you don't have as much control, you are at the mercy of the machine. Some "hidden seams" I sew by machine cause it offers good stability mainly in the torso area. But, yeah, the machine is horrid with buttonhole compared to by hand. Silas, if I understand your question properly, the "knot" from the needlework book I have is suppose to be along where the slit/buttonhole is suppose to be. However, doesn't always have to be. Adds character and uniqueness to an outfit. From what there are out there... not all outfits from the time period are cut and sewn exactly the same. So, none too worry, Silas. ~Lady B

Yeah... saw that thread. Those were awesome. :) Quite the diversity of art in little trading cards. ~Lady B

Now. pray tell, be it true? Be it really Mary Diamond's Birthday!? Dear lass, I pray that ye shall enjoy this day with grand infamy and much carousing. What a sporting Lady ye be and a rather generous one, too. Much beloved by all here. And we continue to delight from thy presense. Hoist yo'r tankards high, Pubmates! and celebrate th' Diamond's Birthday! ~Lady B

My sincere condolences, Will. Sounds like it was bittersweet. ~Lady B

A sober pirate... now that's an interesting one. Mate, one way or another ye be drunk, whether on alcohol or just the absolute fun when at events! Aye, we all can spin tales when ye least expect it. Now I'll be holdin' ye to yo'r word on tales fo' grog. And... welcome to th' Pub. Ye've come to th' right place. ~Lady B

Fantastic finds, Cheeky. :) Especially the first one. I'm kicking myself that I didn't keep all that mourning info from a few years ago when attending the 225th of the Battle of Camden, where an 18th c Masonic Funeral was performed in the Field. Some lady was mighty kind to give us all documentation of the time period, whens, whys, etc. Victoria and Albert's Museum has a Gentleman's Mourning Frock in their collection. And I couldn't find that Racnet (?) template that had a French man in partial mourning (as it was well past 40 days) and he was wearing grays and whites with black trims and silver. Very nuetral and mildly decorated by this time but very subtle. ~Lady B

Hmm...lemme rummage and see what I can find. ~Lady B

Do ramble an' roar in th' name of the Resurrection, Perkeo... ~Lady B

Been somewhat following this. LOVE the idea of the trading cards. :) Please, by all means, everyone, if you can... scan them in and show them on here. :) Would LOVE to see them. Granted I'm not part of this, but I sort of make my own trading card the size of a business card. So.. here it is: On cardstock fake parchment, the image of me is from a photo that I've blackened out so to speak, tweeking it... then blackening the edges by burning them. :) Tis always fun... people love the look. Again, I want to see yo'r trading cards. :) ~Lady B

Oh, yeah, right, Stynky... we KNOW how ye and yo'r fellow's ''ll get rid of the problem areas. Never tried to get rid of the engraving, some I like. It's the stupid non-period like markings on some period like items that drives me nuts. BTW, how do you get rid of the "blackened" parts inside of a pewter tankard? I've used coke, baking soda but not tomato juice yet. Not sure if it's tarnish or something else. Does this mean it has lead in it and is unsafe? ~Lady B

Poor Dogge. Watch out, mates... he'll be dozing off at events. Cool, Will. Nice paint job. Callenish.. ye be evil! What type of Photoshop? Me? just finished that bleedin' quilted petticoat (in the garb thread in Crow's Nest). When I get the opportunity, I'll have to scan in the ink drawing I did for my ship's log book. Always have some sort of project. Back to the justacorps, gown, and a wide variety of other outfit pieces to sew. Plus finish up with the small website for The Captain's Share (my business - well, trying to make it a business). ~Lady B

OK.. unfortunately no picture of me wearing the attire.. yet. But... FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY I got that bleedin' quilted petticoat done! Took me a bleedin' year and a half off and on to work on it. So... here it is. Mostly handsewn except at the verticle seams of the skirting for reasons of strength but the waistband of it is handsewn completely. The quilted part is all handsewn... the hem, alas, is machine sewn but I may change that. The picture doesn't do it justice. Ye might be able to click on it and enlarge it to get some inkling of the design on the skirting of the petticoat. This is made to match a gown I'm making with it of matching fabric. Alas, I haven't gotten far with it it cause I still don't know whether to make it a Robe a la Francais or a Robe a la Anglaise. Tough, tough decision. ~Lady B

What is SO AWESOME! Fabulous vessel, Joe. Oh, lucky crew to be working on that! Lucky devils. :) Hope she's utilized well and well loved. ~Lady B

At least the weather is better for all that, Captain. :) Wish I could join the crew -pondered it - but I have a cat that I refuse to leave behind. ~Lady B

Cause people can't help it but bash and critique the historical films, even if it's historical fiction. And this is why most companies cringe at the prospect of doing a historical film. People tend to forget about the drama and the story and nit-pick over the historical accuracy of the film from the location and time frame to the costumes. Honestly, I'm might disappointed that many of us don't take advantage of it and make our own "Fan Films" or independent, low/no-budget films. ~Lady B

Wish I could be there. But just not sure I'll be able to. But again, do have fun. :) ~Lady B

Making her way out upon deck wearing a light justacorps over a thin cotton shirt that somewhat meshed with the rest of the attire. Hair pulled back despite the gentle breeze that started causing a few whisps of hair to flutter about. On deck, moving around to the steps and climbing them as she looked about. "All Hands-" a holler went out, as men and two women made way about with a younger lad than Kidd weaving through the scurrying crew as they went about as ordered to bring the ship into port. "Port Royal within sight I'm told," she said calmly as she strode up the last of the steps to stand before the helm with Graves. Graves nodded and pointed in a general two finger motion. Nodding as she glanced about again, her eyes landed upon the woman known as Red. Odd circumstance but T'was none of her business of former issues. Just so long as this woman Red didn't cross her cause she'd find herself tossed into the drink after the crew strung her up and took potshots at her with their pistols. "Let's make port. 'Bout time th' crew had a bit of rest." She smirked almost slightly as she placed her palms upon the railing, leaning upon it, looking before her and beyond the ship to Port Royal. Bit by bit, the good ship Resurrection sailed closer and closer as it was sailing in from an easterly direction. Sailing around the small pennisula where Fort Charles and Fort Walker were planted and to the North Docks, watching as those in the rigging, took in sail as commanded and the two men at the helm doing mighty well steering the vessel. Looking up to see the British Colours flying high and fluttering full in the wind which was coming from a ESE direction. Anchor dropped with a fairly loud ker-splush while some crew leaped off to moor the vessel to one of the North Docks. She turned to Graves and smiled. "There be times I wonder why I need t' be here. Fine job, Mr Graves," she straightened up and patted his shoulder. 'Thank ye," he chimed in robotically. Barely a half-hour in port and finally the gangplank laid out. Nothing unloaded yet for it was time to strike business so to speak. Now adorned in some of her finest, Anastazia sported a fine travel habit of crimson velvet and gold damask with black embroidery and brass buttons. With her, her nephew, Kidd, accompanied her along with a couple others. All about to head ashore to see what goods could be unloaded here and sold. Before coming to the gangplank, she spotted the woman known as Red and strode towards her. The clunk of her footwear and the clink of the fashionable walking cane upon the wooden deck would alert anyone of the approaching presense. "If I may, Miss Red?" generally she was one to be formal... somewhat. "Ye are not bound to this ship and therefore you have an open choice to leave the ship or to continue on as a crew member. No need to decide now. I'll let ye simmer upon this whilst I am ashore." She briefly smiled to Red.

I watched "Deadliest Catch"... didn't see "Treasure Quest" on this evening. Disappointing. Granted watched "The Pirate Code" on Monday nigh about the Whydah. ~Lady B

Yes, I've seen the Misadventures of Flapjack. It's cute yet corny. Not sure if it's bad or not. I think this cartoon epitomizes Will Turner's quote: "This is either madness... or brilliant." ~Lady B

Aye, Right nice, Roberts. Kudos. :) Seems tough at first... but in the long run, they are FAR functional and better than machine buttonholes. ~Lady B

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but round hat I believe generally refers to a hat - wool or fur - that the brim was left as is and not turned up into a cocked hat style. Although the edge of the brim could be trimmed. If so, I don't think there is a sure-fire time period they were "introduced". ~Lady B

The pattern I recognise off the bat. It's the Simplicity pattern 4923 or something like that. It's the generic version of Jack Sparrow and the sort. As it's the closest that Simplicity comes to general 18th c attire this pattern still has some flaws. As to the lass who proposes to custom make you the outfit.... BUYER BEWARE! Seriously, if the outfit is NOT already made and up for auction... don't even bother. You have a better bet with one of the established professional sutlers out there or even some members of the Pub who have the experience and know-how of the period fashions. It's a good coat for the non-historical costumer. ~Lady B