(Topic: Crocheting! Specifically for the dimensions of my weighted bear) Hi Friends! As mentioned a few posts ago, when I was talking about Pookie’s shoes, I realized that his crocheted hat and shoes – my first attempt at either, for him – had not yet made it into this blog! This is the hat, on
Category: Clothing: Shoes
Pook-in-Boots
(Topic: Weighted bears, sewing) Hi Friends! I’ve lately been in a bit of a sewing slump, not making nearly the progress on things that I would like to. Yesterday was a good day, though, and I got a lot done! One of my perennial projects is altering clothing for Pookie! Primarily, if I get things
Shoes for 18″ Molly Bears
Hi Everyone, I have finally finished a project I’d like to share! Molly Bears (Link to Website) is a wonderful organization that creates bears that are the same weight as the infant you lost. We received our bear on the December 23rd, 2016, and ever since then he has been a comfort to hold, cuddle,
1860s-Style Mourning Dress
Hi Friends, As some of you know, we recently experienced a loss in our family. This led me (of course!) to looking into historical customs of mourning, specifically for the American Civil War era (1861-65). Garment Data:– Type: Dress, specifically for mourning or half mourning, depending on the accessories– Date made: August 2016– Pattern: My
New Shoes
The following picture depicts a pair of shoes I hand-stitched. Unfortunately, the leather I chose was too lightweight, so the shoes are more of a slipper, and are too large for me. I need to alter them! Garment Data:– Type: Shoes, “medieval”– Date made: ?– Pattern: Self-designed, based on the one used here: Medieval Craftsman
15th Century
Truly, the age of Geoffrey Chaucer was one of Poetry. Most sincerely yours, ~Sarah