Jenny La Fleur

Here are some pics from the tea today. It turned out to be a fun event. I really enjoyed having B there. Even though we didn’t spend the whole time together (having different duties) it was fun to have her be a part of it.

My jacket turned out well I think. It definitely needs more trim but I was happy to be able to wear it today and still get a good night’s sleep! The hat is my new felt hat from Williamsburg. I didn’t have time to trim it properly so B and I just stuck some feathers and cockades on it. Worked pretty well…

B turned out cute, if I do say so myself. Of course the cap and apron from Tina helped a lot. :>

Oh yes, I wore a new bum roll today. It was my experimental stuffed stocking. I cut off one leg of a pair of tights, filled it with fiberfill and safety pinned it close with ribbons at each end. It worked pretty well, a bit slippery before I got my petticoats on but no one would guess it’s not “correct”. :> It will definitely work until I can get around to amking a proper one in that style.

I’ve heard back from the dollmaker I mentioned yesterday. The doll in the catalogue is 10” tall, $50 undressed but he can custom make one for me about 18” tall for a bit more. I’ve asked for an exact quote so we’ll see just how much is a bit more. :>

I’m off to Williamsburg to visit friends for a few days so I’ll try to get down to the historic area to look at the Williamsburg dolls as well as pick up a few things I need from my living history… :>

I’m looking forward to spending some time with Anna & Tom, although I have tons of sewing to do for the RCHS tea on Saturday. I was going to make that red toile dress for that but decided against it. I will now be gone 3 days this week and still have the bed gown to make for B. So I’ll be wearing my ruffled jacket. It’s practically done – only handwork left so I’ll take that down with me and work on it during our visit.

Hopefully that will be finished when we get back… if not then I might be in trouble! :> Where has May gone to anyway!!