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raffaellasworld ([personal profile] raffaellasworld) wrote2007-01-02 11:28 am

12th night sewfest '07 & Mongolian site with Venetian nibbles

Whew, what a busy long weekend. Sewing, bezant striking, more sewing, then some more sewing with a little sewing on the side. It's looking absolutely stunning though, we'll have the sparkliest Majesties EVAR. I can't wait to see it on them.

I was just a helper monkey on this project but I have to give some serious props to the brain trust that planned this out. If the end result is even remotely living up to your original expectations, WOW. Just, Wow.

I had a lot of fun playing with the metal, and the social time was pretty spiffy. I had a chance to hang out with people I don't often get a chance to spend time with.

Now, I just need to see about cat wrangling for the ball and if there's time try to get my ball gown finished. I've got it all cut out, I just haven't had a chance to do any sewing on it at all other than getting the channels done for the boning of the bodice.

Oh, and here's a site both for my friend Dustin and myself. For him because it's the website for a mongolian group (check out the link to the boots D) and they've got several relish recipes redacted from Platina.

http://www.viahistoria.com/SilverHorde/main.html?research/DayboardAlternatives.html

venetian nibbles??

[identity profile] venetian-lady.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I've been trying to research that for ages, and still really haven't come up with much of anything.. which books are you using for your research? any and all help I would muchly appreciate!!

:-))

[identity profile] marymont.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Coat is on its way, Fedex, as is a private post to you. Please watch for it.

Re: venetian nibbles??

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I've got some great stuff. Platina is good but there's also:

Venetian, In Italian:
http://staff-www.uni-marburg.de/~gloning/frati.htm
I highly recommend this one! The stuffed eggs have perpetually been a big hit, even with food weenies. They're essentially period develled eggs only instead of modern mayo you use a soft cheese and fresh ground herbs. I leave out the step of adding raw egg yoke and frying it at the end.

English translation:
http://www.geocities.com/helewyse/libro.html

Tuscan, in Italian:

http://staff-www.uni-marburg.de/~gloning/an-tosc.htm

Tuscan, in English:
http://www.geocities.com/anahita_whitehorse/LibroDellaCocina.html

More cool Italian stuff:

Giacomo Castelvetro on the Preparation of Broad Beans
http://www.splendidtable.org/souptonuts/farmstand_beans.html

Brieve racconto di tutte le radici, di tutte l'erbe e di tutti i frutti che crudi o cotti in Italia si mangiano.
di: GIACOMO CASTELVETRO
http://digilander.libero.it/bepi/radici/radici.htm

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
You rock my socks! I've been swimming in insane busyness and will contnue until after 12th night, but this is Great New!

I can't wait to try it on.

Did you get my check in time for the holidays? Hugs!

Re: venetian nibbles??

[identity profile] venetian-lady.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
ahhh ok.. _some_ of that I've seen before.. THANK YOU!!

[identity profile] ornerie.livejournal.com 2007-01-02 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
a million thank yous for all your help!!! I cant wait to see it all put together either :)

Mongolian Boots

[identity profile] corwincabra.livejournal.com 2007-01-03 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Sweet aren't they. I was thinking about getting a pair of the 32-point boots.

[identity profile] ethelberga.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
If you need to sew long seams, just let me know.

And we should plan food for the big weekend...

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
What are you up to tonight (Thursday)? If you don't have class could I come up for a bit and get a few things done? If I could get the long side seams on the skirt and the machine sewing around part of the bodice done then the rest I can finish by hand.

Yes, food plans for the weekend would be good. I also found out that there are a couple of meetings back to back right at dinner time. I don't have to go but I'm planning on bringing some noshes for those who will be stuck.

[identity profile] ethelberga.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
No class until next week. The place is a pit, but you're welcome to come by.

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright! You're on, should I bring dinner or just pick up something for myself on the way?

[identity profile] ethelberga.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably pick up for yourself along the way. I'll probably have Ryan grab something for us or just heat up a can o' soup.

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be there as soon as I can then. My car is at the Northgate P&R, and I'll drive straight up from there so I should be there by 6ish.

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be there as soon as I can then. My car is at the Northgate P&R, and I'll drive straight up from there so I should be there by 6ish.

I think I really need to re-start that diet tomorrow.

[identity profile] ethelberga.livejournal.com 2007-01-04 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
heck, we probably won't be there until after 6. so you might even beat us there!

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2007-01-05 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
Cool. I've got all my fabric in the back of my jeep still. I'm telling myself it's being efficient, not that I really need to clean out my Jeep and I'm a slob.