Favorite stitching place thought....
Cozit/Liz
(ok, so I know the temp. *could* have been higher, but..) and humid (um,
there's just something about 100% humidity with no sign of rain in
sight). The poor EMTs who were manning our first aid booth had to start
running before the gates even opened (though I *think* I heard that that
person wasn't down because of heat reasons, though it was oppressive
enough already).
Having said all that... I consider myself extremely fortunate this
year, working at MDRF. I actually get paid (not huge amounts, but it's
the only money I actually earn myself all year right now) to spend time
with a group of people who are happy to pitch in with just about
anything that is needed (this year's group in the re-enactment guild is
amazing), am fed very good food (our wonderful "cook" and the assistant
guildleader are providing small feasts for us on very little per person
contributions, get to demonstrate my stitching (I've had a few who were
interested, though haven't been able to get anyone to try their hand
yet... early in the season though), and all of it in beautiful wooded
surroundings.
To top that off, on Monday the group Gypsophilia stopped by (with two
bellydancers who were working with them) to visit and entertain us for a
short while. So, on top of the general surroundings (and that was one
of the few times during the day when it wasn't quite as deathly hot as
others...), I had the opportunity to stitch in good company and with not
only that good company, but enjoyable music, and the entertainment of
the dancers on top of it all.
*g* I love that job!
-Liz
Karen C - California
writes:
>I love that job!
I can tell!
My high school best friend was very active in SCA as a young adult.
Unfortunately, when my husband found out the dress code, he wasn't interested
in joining, and I couldn't justify yet another club that cut into our
already-limited time together (nor the time/expense of making garb).
There are very good Renaissance fairs nearby in Fair Oaks and Novato, but
couldn't interest DH in going even as a spectator.
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Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
Sounds like a great experience, truly soul-nourishing...one of those
transcendent experiences. It's important to take a mental picture - make
a deliberate "click" in your mind - to note and hold those moments!
Don't think I'll make it to MD RenFest this year...but there's always
next year! Say "hi" to the Rogues from the Dirty Linen folks if you
happen to see them.
I went to a Blues Fest a couple of weeks ago and saved my frogging for
that day, figuring some guy singin' the blues would be appropriate
accompaniment to ripping out a bunch of miscounted Hardanger! Not
exactly transcendent -- just appropriate!
sue
Cozit/Liz wrote:
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Anne Tuchscherer
I hope to get to the Fest tomorrow. I will keep an eye open for you. I
especially want to find to shop that is selling the hair sticks (maybe
something with a cat on it ;-]). The weather is suppose to be great this
weekend which means the Fest will probably be packed. My plan, get there
before the gates open and get past the clog of humanity that never seems to
leave the area around the first few shops. I like to get to the back of the
grounds and work my way forward. I find the vendors in those back areas
have much more time to talk about their stuff when you get to them before
the masses.
Anne (in Ellicott City, MD)
Cheryl Isaak
Have any of you been to King Richard's Faire in Carver MA?
I've always wanted to go, DD is now old enough to go, DS might get a charge
out of it!
So is it worth my while? Long drive and cash wise?
Thanks
Cheryl
Cheryl Isaak
Cheryl,
If you go on a Sunday, I would be willing to go with you. PLUS!!! I have a van. DS and DD can be spread out and comfy.
Bobbie V.
Hey Bobbie,
That sounds like an idea! now to see what the hockey schedule is going to be!
Cheryl
Cozit/Liz
get to go "play".
The "hairsticks booth" is KJ Craftworks. On the map, look for the Jury
Rig Stage and the Living History Pavillion (the lane is 'Tiltyard Path',
I believe). The hairsticks (and woodcarvings... she has some nice
little boxes among other things) booth is on the other side of the
Living History Pavillion from the Jury Rig Stage.
Generally, that area stays fairly quiet most of the time, other than
right after a joust, or just before or after a Mud Show.
-Liz
Liz Hampton
Karen C. said:
> There are very good Renaissance fairs nearby in Fair Oaks and Novato, but
> couldn't interest DH in going even as a spectator.
I always have to smile when I think of the Renaissance Fair in Novato. :-))
DH's last date before me was to the Fair. It was with another girl/woman
who volunteered at the vet hospital where I worked. She was definitely on
the hunt for a man - always scanning through singles magazines and
newspapers looking for someone interesting. I can't remember why I
couldn't go that weekend but he later told me that she made it very clear
that he was too short for her (he's 5'10" and she was 5'11 or 6'). She won
the hay toss that day at the fair. :-)) They didn't have a terrible time
but it definitely was not a "Love Connection", which may have made me look
all the better the following weekend. :-))) The following year we were
somewhere between Florida and Pennsylvania on our honeymoon & the following
year we went to the Renaissance Fair as man & wife. :-))) I didn't win the
hay toss but we still had a nice time. It was sort of fun & interesting but
the admission and food were both WAAAAAAY TOO EXPENSIVE.
Liz from Humbug
Donna D.
were talking about stitching and she said she wished she could do cross
stitch.
I cant understand how you can keep all those pins straight. I know I would
have a mess in seconds.
It was very interesting. I never went to one before.
Donna
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> Labor Day Monday at the Maryland Renaissance Festival >
Cozit/Liz
off. Unfortunately, our faire is Henry VIII, and bobbin lace didn't
show up being done in England until Elizabeth's time... so it's not
something I'll be able to do at faire, so I've been putting off figuring
more of it out (surprisingly, the little bit I've tried has gone more
easily that I thought it would... but as I've been braiding with
multiple threads for years, the switch isn't as drastic to someone who's
never learned how to throw the bobbins around).
-Liz (who isn't knitting at faire for the same reason... in this period
it's pretty much limited to rough "Monmouth Caps" (felted after
knitting), and whatever those Landsknecht folks were doing)