Musing on "50 Things"

[femkes_follies]

SO I decided that instead of just picking a challenge, I'd make out a list of the things I've been sort of planning to play with anyway. We'll see if that narrows it down any.

Dutch 1520's outfit, including hemd, undergown, overgown, apron, knotted silk hairnet, headpiece, partlet, gollar, and linen stockings with woven garters.

1550's Westphalia outift (haven't done enough research to even be sure WHAT layers I need, but....) Hemd, linen "corset," petticoat, skirt, jacket, hat.

16th century german "hunting" style deck of cards

Painted triptych on wood. Make gesso, make paints, paint in egg tempera and glazes.

Book of fairy tales - hand calligraphied, illuminated, and bound book of fairy tales from medieval sources.

Lace caul

Bobbin Lace

Turned Bobbins

Hand-sewn pourpoint and gambeson for Darling

GA sleeve cote for Darling

Matching Court cotes for Me and Darling

Dutch gown for Boo

Painted silk banners for Darling and me

Turning bobbins for bobbin lace

Russian Calligraphy hand

Silverpoint

embroidered hood

continued fussing with fruit preserves and baking

bee skep