During the recent snowmagedon I kept warm by working on A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer. It was made from lovely wool that must have been delicious.  Project Inspiration I wanted to use up some peacock colored wool that I have had in my stash forever. So I turned to Pinterest.  This lovely wool and silk spencer features wonderful satouche details.  Alas, I did not have enough wool for a collar.  A beautiful pink worsted wool Spencer.  A beautiful felted ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! This post will be part of an ongoing historical fashion project in celebration of the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Today I will be sharing a newly sewn 1750s Casaquin Jacket as well as 18th century undergarments.  What Might Martha Washington Wear All over the United States there will be many events to celebrate the Semiquincentennial branded as America250. I will be giving a presentation featuring ... View the Post

Today is a very special day 250 years in the making. To celebrate I have created A Bonnet For Jane Austen's Birthday. On December 16th, 1775 Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire to parents, Reverend George and Cassandra Austen. There were already six siblings in place. The eldest of the eight Austen children was James, followed by George, Edward, Henry, sister Cassandra, brother Francis, then Jane and lastly Charles.  All  Things Jane Jane Austen wrote some of her major ... View the Post