The Society for the Embellishment of Everything

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Comment by Lady Hydropolis on April 14, 2011 at 7:38am

Dearest Embellishers,

I deeply regret the lack of time and attention I’m able to give to S.E.E.  Motherhood, marriage, and the ongoing quest to increase the worlds’ knowledge of the benefits of hydroelectric power occupy too much of my time.  I barely have a chance to embroider. 

However, I do make time to read the correspondence of this group, and wish to extend thanks and appreciation to everyone.  I’m especially grateful to Tea with a Black Dragon, whose contributions and extensive knowledge are the glue of this group.  I look forward to reading more, and seeing more examples of everyone’s work.

 

Highest Regards,

Lady Hydropolis

Comment by Sharon Fiscus on April 8, 2011 at 5:27pm

Family dollar Stores have old fashioned lanterns for sale (Picture a Railroad man waving his lantern for 'All clear, ready to go').  Dollar General may have them, too, as they are the same company.  I got one and am currently scheming working on what to do with it.

Comment by teawithablackdragon on April 5, 2011 at 3:43pm

thanks for the link, that is a beautifully photo of the gown and detail shots are drool worthy.

Comment by Laurie Ann on April 4, 2011 at 6:48pm

My DH shared this link with me. A stage costume circa 1888, hand crocheted and knitted and adored with 1,000 iridescent beetle wings. Enjoy!

The History Blog: Victorian Beetle Wing Dress

Comment by teawithablackdragon on April 4, 2011 at 4:03pm

at least

Comment by Happalonia Green on April 4, 2011 at 3:53pm

I just realized that the waistband that I am turning into a collar of sorts has a bit of elastic in what used to be the back of the garment, and none in the front. It would probably look just fine to someone walking by, but it would bother me, so I have to rip it out before I can start hemming it, then pinning it to it's new home. 

 

At least I caught it now. 

Comment by teawithablackdragon on March 31, 2011 at 4:30pm

The Cult of Beauty  The Aesthetic Movement  1860.  This is to a link to an exhibition at the Victorian and Albert Museum.  There are several other links.  Including a blog .  If you are on facebook, look for the Pre-Raphaelites Sisterhood there is a download for a phone app.

Comment by Happalonia Green on March 29, 2011 at 4:11pm

I agree. I don't have anything that cool lying around. But as I'm doing this as a practice run, I'm at piece peace with that.

Comment by Lisa Rooney on March 29, 2011 at 4:01pm

The flower looks pretty easy to make, but what I really like is the newspaper print fabric.

Comment by Happalonia Green on March 29, 2011 at 3:06pm

Since I can't find any of the fabric for the organza flowers that I want to make I'm going to have a go at these this evening. I'll post some pics when I'm done.

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