One more atc- from Hil at Spirits Dancing in Australia. Isn’t it wonderful- It’s a computer bug!

This is my desk today-

It is piled with reference books, dolls, fabric and lace. The brides are coming along. The challenge with them is to make myself use some of the beautiful antique and vintage textiles and lace I collect- after all, this is what I am suppose to be collecting it for! The 3 ladies have their pantaloons, petticoats and their underdresses. I am now working on the over-dresses of lace.

The groom costuming is also moving along. I found (on my bookshelf) this book by Susan Sirkis. It has historical fashion drawings and patterns for dolls. I was able to modify one of her frock coat patterns to fit my groom- so helpful to have a starting place. I found the sewing instuctions hard to follow though and gave up trying to follow them.

Here is a fantastic and fun site– it is the Chomick and Meder Cafe Press Shop.