I have to say I'm with Skev on this one, the mass wouldn't be reenacted in a 'comical' or disrespectful way, surely? We as reenactors don't do that, we try to do things as accurately as is possible. Which would bring it to life for the mops, which can only be a good thing, it would add an extra dyna...

Lidi, I've just listened to the piece and I'm not convinced it is from Carmina Burana. But I also don't know what it is from, so I'd hang fire and save your pennies.

Can you not 'buy this track' as it says on the Radio Blog?

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I'd like to know who taught Dextro to sing English in a Wezz Cunnry accent i.e. Ring of Fooiirrr :lol: I think you'll find its more of an Irish twang, seeing as he lived there for several years. Am I being dense to ask who composed it? Lidi, its Carl Orff. Not dense at all, if you don't know you do...

Have I forced people here to admire my brothers arty stuff before? Gratuitous proud sister moment... http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/pointer/solo-exhibition.htm 8) Got to do a good job on these waistcoats, picky :roll: :lol: people artists Good stuff - I think its a bit much that he doesn't have a li...

Sally,

Found these...
http://www.duttonsforbuttons.co.uk/html/wooden_buttons.html

Any good?

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I'm the same as Fletch... well done all, what a fantastic send-off, a real celebration of his life. Brilliant.

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Webbing? Pyjama cord?

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It must be too early in the morning for me - I read the title of this thread to be 'Cheap Bearded Trim' - had visions of either a furry edging for garments, or a pair of cheap scissors!

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mac (crucesignati) wrote:Nix

I do have a couple of shots of the archers, they weren't among my pick of the crop. Would you to see some? I can mail them to you low res.

Yes please Mac, would like to see if Hubby is on them

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Nice pics.

Wot no archers?

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Oh I am looking forward to seeing these, as we should be able to spot the crimes a little easier this time - we had a look at Jalea's last ones when we first joined Milwr, and as we were total newbies we had to be guided through the crime minefield! :? Now we are veterans of a whole 9 months or so w...

Bjarne,

That is absolutely exquisite work, very beautiful indeed. Eye candy is a very appropriate name for it!

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WhiteWolf wrote:Oh bu@@er I was going to ask if it was for me

Never mind it will fit Dave

Damn it would have been just right for their handfasting

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I see you have the same problem I have when someone points a camera at me though- Gareth is always telling me off for not smiling even a teensy bit :D Bloomin eck, me too, I always look like someone's just told me the cat's died! Lovely frock Tuppence, doesn't look like the most comfortable thing t...

Isn't it wonderful to have a driver What, doesn't everybody have front seat passenger sewing kit on the way to a muster? It's standard practice in our household!! Nope, I'm the sewer AND the driver and I'd get into trouble if I tried to sew on the way to an event! Cheryl, I think the oilcloth doubl...

We're happy you are happy!

The Wolfies

Authentic black leather: half submerge some iron filings/steel wool/metal items in some water in a large (no-longer-needed) container. Leave the steel in the water for as long as you can bear to (preferably days!) shake it up every so often to encourage the water to work on oxidizing the steel. Whe...

busy mole wrote:... one or two vistiors to this site have already bought them and from the feedback at Rufford and Loseley are pleased with them.

Me me me, I have one that WhiteWolf bought for me from Mr Mole, its lovely, very pretty with a sweet tone. I recommend!

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Just wanted to say I recently bought some of John Waller's aiglets, and they are top banana

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My lovely book arrived on Friday, and I share the nervous laughter! I know it will all make sense once I start but other projects have got in the way just yet (knitting, sewing, new recorder, aargh so many projects!!!!!)

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Aww shucks, thanks Deb hun, that's a really nice compliment, specially coming from a professional! I'm just pleased that the stuff I've made is ok, in appropriate colours and the cut is ok for our period. Well chuffed now

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Excellent, thank you all for your detailed replies. Mally Ley, I'm afraid I do wear my bra, but I've chosen one that doesn't give me too visible lines, and although I know I'm not authentic wearing it, it helps prevent backache as I'm not a small lass - maybe later in my reenactment career I'll feel...

Ladies & Gents, Something has me a little puzzled. I’ve seen on some of the ‘best/worst film’ rants that some folks have noted that certain actors/actresses don’t know how to move in medieval / period clothing. I’ve been to a couple of events now in kit, and although I'm still very much a newbie...

Hi Sophia,

I don't know what others do but I washed all my fabric (linen and wool) before I made up any garments - I had the time and I wanted to be on the safe side. All washed at 40 degrees.

No idea about silk as I've never used it.

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And Bananas are berries (learned that on QI, good program, that!)

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We made a few flavoured drinkys a few years ago, some cherry brandy, some sloe vodka, and something else which I can't remember now all made in a similar way to DomT's sloe gin.

Very nice too

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Cheers me dear, I'll have a lookey in the booklet and if I decide to have a try I'll let you know how I get on

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Hi Sally, What I really wanted to do was to learn a bit more about natural dyes, so I could have a go at dyeing some linen for our own costumes (just for lining material mostly), instead of relying on the ready-dyed stuff. But I like the idea of natural swatches, so I'll look out for that at the fai...

Sabine, Monty Levy wrote:I think I have pm'd you, but I am not sure, as it says it is still in my outbox!?

PM received and replied to

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If you need advise or just company with your sewing we are just on the other side of Glos.(Longney)! We have got a lot of new kit to make over the winter! PM me if you want to pop over! Mrs WhiteWolf here... Thanks for that, we may well take you up on that offer :D I'm a bit daunted about the idea ...