Mid-West Civilians Conference!
I’m very excited to let you all know that I’ll be a keynote speaker at the 2011 Mid-West Civilians conference in Springfield, Illinois, 28 – 30 January. I’ll be speaking on two of my favorite topics:...
View ArticleIn a Tryptophan Haze…
I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US has had a great holiday…David and Beth made an appearance as Father Christmas and Holly Elf for a fundraising 2-5-10K race on Thanksgiving...
View ArticleThe Sewing Academy
Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to some great product additions in 2011 (most of which will launch toward the end of summer, but we thought we’d whet your appetite a tad by veiled references...
View ArticleThe Sewing Academy Visits South Dakota!
February 18-20, I’ll be in Aberdeen, South Dakota, presenting several workshops at the Frontier Army of the Dakotas Mid-Winter Conference. I’ve never been to the Dakotas, and though I’m sure February...
View Article13 June 2011: One-Day Workshop, Salt Lake City!
We’re pleased to announce a one-day series of Sewing Academy workshops in the Salt Lake City area, 13 June, 2011… yes, that’s just a little under two weeks away! Seating is quite limited, so please...
View ArticleOrdering Update
Orders placed between 9 June and 24 June will ship starting Saturday, 25 June. We’ll be available to answer tech support email throughout, however!
View ArticleThe SA and National Geographic!
Some time ago, a writer for the Education section of National Geographic’s site contacted me about participating in an article on Civil War reenactment… and of course, being a life-long reader of the...
View ArticleCelebrate Independence!
Happy Independence Day, everyone! We’re having a lovely holiday full of patriotism and bagpipes here, and hope you’re doing the same. The event season is in full swing all around the country, and we’re...
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Fanciful Utility: The Newest Book from Anna Worden Bauersmith!
Are you ready? Are you a fan of historic sewing and particularly, historic sewing accessories? Would you like to be able to make gorgeous, functional, accurate pieces for yourself? For gifts? As...
View ArticlePlanning for 2013
(Yes, you can still order before Christmas! We can offer whatever express shipment the USPS will deliver by the 24th, and we only ever charge actual shipping costs! Liz likes to chat with people in...
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Fanciful Utility Signing!
If you’re in the Mumford, NY area, plan to stop by Genesee Country Village & Museum this coming weekend, to meet author Anna Worden Bauersmith and either get your copy of Fanciful Utility signed...
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A Nifty Project
We received a fun letter this past week, from a participant in the Sewing Academy workshops held recently in Montana. Debrah was taking a non-history art workshop at the same time, and used techniques...
View ArticleA Fresh Look for 2014
We’re excited by the many wonderful resources we’re planning for you in 2014! This fresh new site theme is just one of them. We’ll be refining and checking links tonight, so if something is missing,...
View ArticleIn a Tryptophan Haze…
I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US has had a great holiday…David and Beth made an appearance as Father Christmas and Holly Elf for a fundraising 2-5-10K race on Thanksgiving...
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I’m a FanU Fan, Too!
Ever since Fanciful Utility debuted three years ago, I’ve been making up items from its pages to give away at Sewing Academy workshops, where they’ve been received with delight. But, as with cobbler’s...
View ArticleSacramento Wrapped Up!
Thanks to all who came out for the Old Sacramento Sewing Academy series this last weekend! We had a total of 32 people for the three days, got a lot of good work done, and shared the excitement of...
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Model Citizens Wanted
As we get 2017 underway, my project list is fairly ridiculous. One item on the list requires some outside aid, and you, Dear Reader, could be that aid! If you are pleased with the historical accuracy...
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Gatekeepers, “The Voice”, and Other Antiquated Notions
1860 Image of Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate, LoC Recent events have me thinking a lot about the nature of collaborative historical research and application, living in the 21st century (Hello, George...
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Settling In All Cozy
If I could share a sound clip of the wind wuthering through my front porch, you’d be transported to whatever lonely moor or peak you care to name… it’s a blustery start to November for us here in the...
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Renewal, Restoration, & Research!
Just a quick note to say HELLO to all the lovely Sewing Academy readers, and give you a peek at my project stack for the coming months! Lilly Martin Spencer; The Little Navigator I’ll be dressing my...
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