> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008
> 00:02:42 -0400> Subject: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do
> You Own> > This could be really fun to poll the list. Lurkers come out,
> wherever you are!> > About how many costume/fashion related books or
> magazines do you own?
I have at least 100 counting hard & soft cover.> > What was the first one you
purchased? Where did you purchase it?
My first books were "Tom Tierney" paper doll books for their colors and
details. > > What was your most recent purchase?
A Janet Arnold "Patterns of Fashion - 1660 - 1860"> > What do you think was the
best deal that you have every made when purchasing a publication?
This is the one I can't really answer. I'm not a very good bargin hunter when
it comes to books. Fabric? That's a different story!>
> About how many period photographs do you own just for the costuming?
Only two outside my publications - my oldest son gave them to me all
beautifully framed. Hand colored prints from the 1860's.> > What book or
magazine is your most treasured...if your house was on fire, you would take it
with you.
That's easy - all my Janet Arnold books.> > What is the worse costume book that
you own? I know Robin has a collection!
Most likely the Dover publication with CD.> > Do you have a room devoted to
your collection?
My books are all over the house, but they do have a special bookcase in my
sewing area.> > When did you start collecting?
I didn't think about it as 'collecting' but one day I realized I had lots of
books and reference magazines.> > Do you consider your collection for business
or pleasure?
Definately pleasure! :-)> > Optional questions:> > How many sewing machines do
you own? What types and age?
I have 4 - an old Kenmore that is only for my granddaughter to use; A Pfaff
7570 I bought about 10 years ago after I killed my Singer that I had had since
college; a Viking serger and newest is a beautiful new Pfaff Creative Vision
which my husband gave me for Christmas and I'm still learning stuff on it week
by week.> > How many sewing patterns do you own? > Maybe 200 or so - the
envelopes are all copied front & back and catalogued into a 3 ring binder. I
can build almost anything with a pattern, I've even learned how to mix and
match them.
This is fun and reading the other replies is the most fun. Having this list to
browse everyday keeps me from feeling out of touch since I have only one friend
who also sews. We do theater costumes together. It makes me feel like I have
friends all over the world.
Anniecat
> Penny Ladnier, > Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites> www.costumegallery.com>
> www.costumelibrary.com> www.costumeclassroom.com> www.costumeslideshows.com >
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