Re: [h-cost] where to buy lucet?

2013-06-18 Thread ShaShalott
Lynn Shulak, who is a hench in the FOF garden at Bristol Ren Faire makes them. I bought mine from the wood shop that use to be next to the garden. Lynn also taught a class in it one year. You can usually see her walking around the garden with the lucet in her hand. In a message dated

Re: [h-cost] where to buy lucet?

2013-06-18 Thread ShaShalott
Sorry, I didn't sign my name to the last post. Chris Perri (Sha) aka Ashley FitzHarding Hawkins, hench in the FOF garden. In a message dated 6/17/2013 7:21:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lotsofteap...@charter.net writes: Where do people purchase their lucets (preferably online)? I'd

Re: [h-cost] Latex backed fabric question

2011-05-21 Thread ShaShalott
Pictures of the fabric can be found in my flicker acct. It's _http://www.flickr.com/photos/shashalott_ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shashalott) It's a slate and gold color. Chris Perri In a message dated 5/20/2011 9:38:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sha...@collierfam.com writes

Re: [h-cost] Latex backed fabric question

2011-05-21 Thread ShaShalott
It's going to be made into a kirtle to under a loose gown. At least that's what I'm planning for now. I don't know how soon I'll get it done because I'm already working on 3 different outfits for myself, just finished altering an outfit for a friend, and have 2 more I have to make for her

Re: [h-cost] Latex backed fabric question

2011-05-19 Thread ShaShalott
But I do plan on lining the whole thing. Wouldn't that work? Or should I iron on a light interfacing to replace the latex backing? Chris Perri In a message dated 5/18/2011 10:26:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ro...@netherton.net writes: On 5/18/2011 9:55 PM, Judy Mitchell wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Fluting machine, anyone?

2011-05-18 Thread ShaShalott
I bought a beautiful piece of fabric to make a kirtle to wear under a loose gown. The problem is the fabric has a latex backing on it. I tried looking up on the Internet on how to remove the backing. I tried a bit of nail polish remover on a corner of it and it looks like it might work

[h-cost] Latex backed fabric question

2011-05-18 Thread ShaShalott
I'm sorry but I forgot to change the subject line. That's what happens when I try to do two things at once. Chris In a message dated 5/18/2011 7:30:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, shashal...@aol.com writes: I bought a beautiful piece of fabric to make a kirtle to wear under a

Re: [h-cost] Friday at Costume Con

2010-05-12 Thread ShaShalott
I live in Kenosha, probably less than an hour away from Costume Con this year yet I couldn't go because of finances. It made me sick thinking about everything that was going on yet not being able to be there. I'll just have to wait until all the pictures everyone took get put on line.

[h-cost] Fwd: 10 Natural Cures From Your Kitchen

2010-04-06 Thread ShaShalott
From: pvnspotli...@preventionnews.delivery.net To: shashal...@aol.com Sent: 3/10/2010 6:53:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: 10 Natural Cures From Your Kitchen

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 10 Natural Cures From Your Kitchen

2010-04-06 Thread ShaShalott
I am so sorry! I didn't mean to spam anyone. I was forwarding this to a friend and just hit the keys wrong. It wasn't meant for the h-costume group. Other people have made honest mistakes in this group so don't jump to conclusions! Chris Perri In a message dated 4/6/2010 9:16:38 P.M.

Re: [h-cost] quiet list

2009-05-15 Thread ShaShalott
He's 3 1/2 already?! It doesn't seem that long when you were wearing Margo's comfort gown at the Faire because you were pregnant when I last talked to you. Boy does time fly by when you get older. Chris Perri (ShaShalott) In a message dated 5/15/2009 8:39:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time

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2008-12-28 Thread ShaShalott
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[h-cost] Fwd: CNET Download.com: Quick crops and image resizing

2008-12-28 Thread ShaShalott
From: ShaShalott To: ShaShalott Sent: 12/1/2008 7:20:09 P.M. Central Standard Time Subj: Fwd: CNET Download.com: Quick crops and image resizing From: ShaShalott To: ShaShalott Sent: 11/4/2008 6:16:12 P.M

Re: [h-cost] Check out Felonspy.com - You need to know who your neighbors are...

2008-12-28 Thread ShaShalott
I am so sorry. I forwarded this to the wrong email. Please forgive me. In a message dated 12/28/2008 9:27:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, sid.yo...@gmail.com writes: Is this an appropriate email for this group??? Also the last one about free software ??? Sid On Mon, Dec 29, 2008

Re: [h-cost] Attn. Chris (ShaShalott) was: Check out Felonspy.com

2008-12-28 Thread ShaShalott
one about free software ??? ShaShalott is an infrequent but known poster at h-cost. It looks like her e-mail address has been hijacked and the evildoer is sending spam to everyone in her addressbook. It happens sometimes and is usually not the poster's fault. Chris, if you see

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-16 Thread ShaShalott
In a message dated 5/14/2008 11:05:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But right now I'm more concerned about sewing myself a couple more outfits than making stockings for other people. It's really hard trying to get some sewing done with a retired husband

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-14 Thread ShaShalott
In a message dated 5/13/2008 11:38:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How much is it like using a weaving loom? I love knitted sweaters, I used to crochet, but for some reason I just have never wanted to knit by hand. Fran I don't know if anyone has answered this

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-14 Thread ShaShalott
I should think I could even use my straight knitting machines to make the stockings if I wanted a seam up the back. And even if you knit them by hand you're going to have some give because of the nature of the stitches. But right now I'm more concerned about sewing myself a couple more

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-14 Thread ShaShalott
In a message dated 5/14/2008 2:15:41 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A lady here in the U. K. makes lovely stockings with a machine. You might like to contact her and ask her advice/help. Her name is Sally Pointer. http://www.sallypointer.com/ Suzi Thanks a lot

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-14 Thread ShaShalott
You can still find knitting machines on ebay. Just make sure you type in knitting machine, not the plural. Brother and Studio machines are the more common ones and very much the same in the way they look and how you use them. Passap is the more expensive one and the carriage and some

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

2008-05-13 Thread ShaShalott
Lurker here. I own 3 knitting machines: a regular Studio with ribbing attachment, a regular Studio with no ribber, and a chunky Studio. I haven't used them much lately but when my kids were small I was always making them hats, scarves, lined mittens, and sweaters. I used to be in craft