Hyaline Prosaic

Oh Rowenna, I didn't know you were expecting. ...

2012-05-31T11:28:46.508-07:00

Oh Rowenna, I didn't know you were expecting. I must have missed this! Congrats! Is this your first? How exciting. You look great. Don't forget the gaulle or chemise dress will work really well as you get bigger. Granted it is more late 1880's early 90's which may not work with the living history you do. But a couple of friends of mine have used the chemise dress after the baby is born to make nursing a bit easier and its comfortable carry the babe in arms, and sling. Best wishes. When are you due?

You look lovely! The color combination is really p...

2012-05-30T12:56:13.291-07:00

You look lovely! The color combination is really pretty and delicate...I always love seeing more pastels than browns and dark blues.

Rowenna. I, too have two blogs. The La Chatelain...

2012-05-22T12:54:34.361-07:00

Rowenna. I, too have two blogs. The La Chatelaine Chocolat is my sewing and historical blog. I have another that focuses on art. www.astheartflies.blogspot.com

I sometimes neglect the later for the sewing blog but I hope to remedy that with a schedule. I am going to try. LOL.

Glad the move is over- I hope everything went smoo...

2012-05-08T00:27:27.754-07:00

Glad the move is over- I hope everything went smoothly! The apron turned out very cute. :)

What has happened? Well, I have pneumonia and have started a new blog on 18th century beauty:

http://madameisistoilette.blogspot.se/

The plan is to actually do as many original beauty recicpes and see how they work in reality. Plan to to a red lip paint soon.

Glad you're getting settled in and everything&...

2012-05-08T00:02:15.309-07:00

Glad you're getting settled in and everything's going OK! Very cute apron - good challenge!

Having been away from blogland for quite some time...

2012-04-29T13:29:51.622-07:00

Having been away from blogland for quite some time, I have missed out on a lot of developments, obviously! First off, congratulations! Hope you're enjoying your pregnancy (swollen ankles and crankiness notwithstanding :)).

Change is the only constant, yup! Hope the move and everything goes smoothly for you all.

Go you! Carpe diem! :) All the best!

2012-04-18T00:55:54.613-07:00

Go you! Carpe diem! :) All the best!

I can recommend flylady.com for usefuls tips on a ...

2012-04-17T01:54:54.407-07:00

I can recommend flylady.com for usefuls tips on a stressfree move.

Good luck!

Congrats! As always I look forward to seeing how ...

2012-04-16T14:10:54.381-07:00

Congrats! As always I look forward to seeing how you problem solve!

I wish you only good experiences concerning all th...

2012-04-16T09:16:55.354-07:00

I wish you only good experiences concerning all the changes in your life!

Awwwwwww, yey! Congrats on the exciting news!

2012-04-09T21:28:48.552-07:00

Awwwwwww, yey! Congrats on the exciting news!

Woah - huh - what?! Did I miss something?! Eek -...

2012-04-09T04:00:19.426-07:00

Woah - huh - what?! Did I miss something?! Eek - congratulations! A mini-prosaic!!!

Will be v interested to see how you incorporate the bump into your 18th C wardrobe - it's not something I've seen a great deal of info on.

Its very nice ties ...I like it very much...Its so...

2012-04-05T10:14:06.383-07:00

Its very nice ties ...I like it very much...Its so good and fit it...Thanks for this...
cable ties

Noelle--thanks! Sew--I think that's the plan ...

2012-04-05T07:00:59.879-07:00

Noelle--thanks!

Sew--I think that's the plan at first...I'm just not sure how long it will close at all! Eeeps! I'll be experimenting a lot soon, and I expect I'll post some rather hilarious disasters created by my dress form, a pillow, and various bits of clothing!

Annabelle--I've never considered that, it's kinda true! Snuggie, lol! You're right, though, a lightweight linen bedgown could be just the thing when it's hot...and helpful for before stays happen in the morning, too.

Isis--thanks! See, Anna looks lovely. I look like a tent on a good day :)

Congratulations! And bedgowns doesn't have to...

2012-04-05T06:40:11.693-07:00

Congratulations!

And bedgowns doesn't have to look frumpy! Look at Anna here:

http://isiswardrobe.deviantart.com/gallery/25464487#/d2v1vai

Congratulations! How exciting! :) I know what yo...

2012-04-04T12:40:16.025-07:00

Congratulations! How exciting! :)

I know what you mean about bedgowns. Seriously...the Snuggie of the 18th century :\ That being said, the few I have are remarkably cool on super hot reenacting days since they're not so fitted, so that might be a plus in their favor. Also, partial pleating down the back does give the bedgown nicer lines and makes it not so schlumpy.

First off, congratulations! Secondly I wanted to...

2012-04-03T21:05:54.581-07:00

First off, congratulations!

Secondly I wanted to share what I did during my pregnancy two years ago...I wore my gowns / stays well into the 7th month.

That was my first year sewing and my costume wardrobe consisted of two front closing English gowns. I pinned them closed at the top and let the bump peek out below. This was covered by the apron and petticoat, which I tied above the bump. The 1774 print "The Man of Business" shows preggos ladies doing this.

http://lwlimages.library.yale.edu/walpoleweb/oneitem.asp?imageId=lwlpr03847

I hope this helps, good luck!

Wait, wait, wait, wait, WAIT. Did I miss something...

2012-04-03T07:28:02.408-07:00

Wait, wait, wait, wait, WAIT. Did I miss something??? If I'm reading this correctly, congratulations! Is this your first?

Hi Heather! Thanks--and would love to see you and...

2012-04-03T06:54:02.935-07:00

Hi Heather! Thanks--and would love to see you and Jesse again soon!

MrsC--I think it's something in the water--I'm the fourth person in my (not terribly large, not terribly female-dominated) workplace this year!

Cassidy and Connie--thanks!

Congratulations!

2012-04-02T18:40:01.960-07:00

Congratulations!

Oh wow that is so exciting!!!! And a very tough gu...

2012-04-02T13:33:34.440-07:00

Oh wow that is so exciting!!!! And a very tough guess too! But worth getting it wrong to find out the right answer. Funny, I know so many women making (admittedly less excitingly presented) announcements recently, but it can't be a seasonal thing as we are in Autumn here and you are in Spring...

Congratulations!!

2012-04-02T13:11:22.865-07:00

Congratulations!!

The anonymous guess was by Heather Beery. I'm ...

2012-04-01T15:36:09.400-07:00

The anonymous guess was by Heather Beery. I'm so excited for you and Randy! By the way, we're moving back to the Indy area in June and would love to get together with you guys sometime.

This is a great posting I have read. I like your a...

2012-04-01T12:31:16.894-07:00

This is a great posting I have read. I like your article.

Two yards isn't much. And it's silk... Nor...

2012-03-27T10:57:57.509-07:00

Two yards isn't much. And it's silk... Normally, I'd say a blouse. But I'm going to go on a limb and say a silk sleepwear dress--above the knee.