A few revel photos

We're starting to get people into a fair attempt at period clothing. Here are two happy ladies of the college, clad in linen and wool!
















There's lots to be done yet, to be a real college, but at least interest is still keen and people are moving forward with garb and feast gear. We seem to be focussing on food, clothing, and dance. Two of the three are basic staples for life, and it seems dance is as well, if you are Bulgarian!

Moving along

It's very soothing to hand sew clothing, I find. After a really crummy day at work, I managed to get home at a reasonable hour and have finished assembling Constanza's hood and now need to add the embroidery before I can hem it. I didn't feel like switching from plain sewing to embroidery though, so I fitted my next pair of wool hosen. I think (fingers crossed) that they may fit significantly better than the first pair I made a year ago. I have been surprised by how confortable they actually are, despite seams at the sole and ankle. I am also pleased at how well the original pair has stood up to wear. I think making the sole a double layer of wool and linen (with the linen on the inside) also added to my comfort level. I'll be doing that again with the next lot.

Plans gone awry and catching up

I have really wanted to sew over the last few weeks, but other than a half-day spree, it just hasn't happened except in dribs and drabs, due to work taking first place. I did manage to make an under-gown for one of the other college members and cut out a gown for her as well. We also had a quick lunch hour shopping trip to a clothing factory here in town, where Kalina and Geri found some nice linen and wool for just a few leva a metre.

On a positive note, I've made some progress on the Thamesreach patch for the kingdom wallhanging project. And today I managed to cut out two pair of hosen in preparation for the Winchester Pilgrimage next month. Now I just need to get them all finished.

Easter dinner was the normal indulgence of lots and lots of tasty food (and candy) in good company. We had an awesome ham with a brown sugar glaze, scalloped potatoes, marinated salad, a relish tray and dip, devilled eggs, jello (of course!), strawberry pie and more of the cinnabominations from brunch. Just a few calories there! James - if you're reading this, the eggs were great and we had leftovers!

Cinnabominations!

Easter Brunch today is based on the most amazing Cinnabominations from Ravelry. Nom!!














I'll write more about the actual dinner later. Happy spring!!