Last week, on National First Ladies Day, I gave a presentation titled What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. It was a rousing success and several people have asked if I could post the slides and video here on my website for future educational purposes. What Martha Washington Might Have Worn Many of you have been following along on this journey with me as I have traveled to Mount Vernon and shared my sewing updates on Instagram. I gave this first presentation at the Missouri ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Pink Dress
This past week I traveled to Missouri to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival. While there the Society of the Ingalls Family also had their inaugural meeting. It was the perfect place to wear a garment I had recreated: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress At Laura and Almanzo Wilder's home, Rocky Ridge, located in Mansfield, Missouri, a sweet photo takes pride of place on the mantel in the parlor. I encourage you to please visit the museum to take the full ... View the Post
18th Century Panniers
Welcome to another installment of Martha Mondays as I prepare for my upcoming presentation What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. This is 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 18th Century Panniers. The French word pannier translates to basket maker. Specifically the side-slung baskets carried by pack animals such as donkeys. In the 18th century ... View the Post
Mount Vernon in the Winter
Today is President's Day and I could think of no better post to share with you that my recent visit to Mount Vernon in the Winter. In late January most of the country fell under a blanket of extremely cold weather. I had planned a research trip to Virginia that occurred during this time. Putting on all our cold weather gear Mr. Decor and I set out to see the home of George and Martha Washington. Mount Vernon in the Winter Members of the Washington family first acquired ... View the Post
A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer
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
Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes
This past Saturday the Jane Austen Society of North Texas hosted Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday in Fashion. The event included a talk by esteemed Regency era historian and author Hilary Davison as well as an Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes. Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes I arrived early at the AMA to photograph the costumes. They are temporarily on loan from NBCUniversal Archives & Collections. The free museum exhibit, Dressed for ... View the Post
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