Mostly pointless drivel

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The many beaded bag

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I've received so many questions about this little miser's purse that I thought I would put the instructions and my notes online....
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Monday, September 7, 2009

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo

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I think I have convinced myself that I need a ball gown. Not that anyone needs a ball gown. I am however indecisive about fabric. I have mi...
Friday, September 4, 2009

Godey's 1865 Fichu or Necktie

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This cute little tie appeared in Godey's in June 1865. It looked simple and different, two things I like. It is quite simple to knit up...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Double Knitting Part 2

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The exploration into double knitting started because of a KAL in the cwneedleworkerskal group. The project in question is "Winter cuffs...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Newsletter Articles

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Months ago I embarked on a grand scheme to write an article a month for the 119th NYSV's newsletter. My plan was to write on civilian li...
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Double Knitting

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Note - I've used two colors to enhance visibility. This is NOT how to do two color double knitting. The mess of ends you see is a result...
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I’m Beth Chamberlain, a lover of libraries and history since I was a wee girl it would come as no surprise to anyone who knew me growing up that I am now a librarian ‘by day’ and a historian ‘by night’ (or, more likely weekend). Most of my research deals with the mid-19th century and largely with subjects considered to be of the women’s realm – cooking, sewing, knitting, fashion, and household management, with a broad view though as I am not just interested in what dress a lady made with her fabric but also how the fabric was produced and sold. I also have a particular interest in the knitting publications of the era.
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