Shawls on Etsy!

Only a few months behind where I planned, I finally have the first batch of shawls up on Etsy for sale. Each of these shawls are 100% wool in sizes common to the mid-century and Civil War era.

Currently available (left to right)

A natural white shawl of light weight 100% wool, measuring 60″ square.

A brown and blue plaid shawl of light weight 100% wool, measuring 59″ square.

A semi-sheer white shawl of very light weight 100% wool, measuring 61″ square.

A dark blue shawl of light weight 100% wool, measuring 58″ square .

A red shawl of light weight 100% wool, measuring 59″ square.

During the mid-19th century, most shawls fit a within a standard size range:

• Square shawls were in the range of 55 inches to 70 inches square with 64 inches square being standard.

• Long shawls are double squares, sometimes called plaids, which were 55 inches wide by 110 inches long to 70 inches wide by 140 inches long with 64 inches wide by 128 inches long being the most common.

• Three-quarter shawls are 3/4ths the width and 3/4ths length of a standard double square shawl. A three-quarter shawl would be 48 inches wide by 96 inches long.

• Scarves are much longer than they are wide. A shawl 3 feet by 9 feet would be considered a scarf. These were more popular earlier in the 19th century.

The exceptions to these standard sizes include lace, knit or crochet shawls.

Pulling from one of my shawl databases I can give you an idea of how sizes were distributed. In the 1850s, 25% of shawls in the database were under 55″ square or 55″ by 110″, 63% were between 55″ and 65″ square (or 55″x110″ to 65″x130″) and 13% were larger than 65″ square. Between 1860 and 1865,  23% of shawls in the database were under 55″ square or 55″ by 110″, 46% were between 55″ and 65″ square (or 55″x110″ to 65″x130″) and 31% were larger than 65″ square.

Quilted Hood Pattern Update

Thank you for the wonderful response to the release of my Quilted Hood Pattern. I have been floored, completely floored, by the level of interest. I didn’t expect the stock to run out so quickly, then run out again in days over Thanksgiving. You are all amazing.

As of this morning, I’ve asked my printer for a larger run which he will have available Friday. I put the Etsy listing back up so people won’t get nervous or think they are completely gone. Check here to order.

Free Heart Pincushion with Gift Purchase

As a thank you, when you purchase an item from my Etsy store, you will recieve a free silk heart pincusion.

(non-book/pattern purchases only because the heart won’t fit in the flat envelopes. Hearts available until I run out.)

 

I have a few great gifts available through my Etsy store. Each one is handmade with care.

If you are looking for a little something for your tree or thiers, please consider one of my “Three of Hearts” ornaments. I have long loved dressing my tree in hearts of all sorts.

Do you have someone on your list who loves to sew? Whether they are into nineteenth century sewing or modern day quilting, needle-book will make a nice gift. I have an assortment of shaped needle-books including this copper bellows needle-book. The Civil War era soldier in your life could use a house-wife. You can fill one of the many rolled, cotton house-wifes.

 

Of course, I have a few hoods left for those who you would like to keep warm at events through the winter.

 

For your love one who may be attending a ball this winter or some other formal event, a silk purse is a lovely choice.

 

 

Looking for Christmas Gifts?

I have a few great gifts available through my Etsy store. Each one is handmade with care.

Do you have someone on your list who loves to sew? Whether they are into nineteenth century sewing or modern day quilting, needle-book will make a nice gift. I have an assortment of shaped needle-books including this copper bellows needle-book.

The Civil War era soldier in your life could use a house-wife. You can fill one of the many rolled, cotton house-wifes.

Of course, I have a few hoods left for those who you would like to keep warm at events through the winter.

For your love one who may be attending a ball this winter or some other formal event, a silk purse is a lovely choice.

If you are looking for a little something for your tree or thiers, please consider one of my “Three of Hearts” ornaments. I have long loved dressing my tree in hearts of all sorts.

 

Quilted Hood Pattern – Ready for Pre-Orders

Pardon the break in the “12 Homemade Gifts of Christmas” Series.

My Quilted Hood Pattern is finally ready for pre-order. Please see my Etsy store to order your pattern.

Special 0ffer – Pre-orders made by November 1st will be signed.

October Hoods in Fall Colors

The first hoods of October are beautiful fall colors…. Two are a stunning shot silk combining gold and peach threads creating a color that reminds me of the sun setting or the brilliantly colored leaves of fall. Another is a dark chocolate brown lined with a deep red.

Here is the first of the golden/peach hoods. The crown has graduated quilting while the tip has a cross-hatch diamond.

This golden/peach is in a youth size. The lining’s ribbon pattern inspired the zig-zag quilting through the crown and tip.

 

I’m not going to show you the chocolate brown one quite yet as it is going to have a bit extra (if it works). Here is a look at the inside. Isn’t this polished cotton wonderful? I love the red and the paisley.

Here is the black taffeta hood that was finished up early this week. This one will get to meet its new owner next week. It is trimmed in black velvet around the brim and bavolet

If there is a video at the end of this post, it is an advertisement. My apologies for the inconvenience.

Update on the Hood Pattern

2 New Updates!

I have just a bit more left to do with the images. Then I’ll be ready to take the pattern to the printer. Availability could be as early as next week. Look for a Pre-Order Announcement. 

I also have the printer estimates which means a price estimate. Based on the printing costs it looks like the pattern will be  $12.60 plus shipping. This price may adjust that again once the printer has the materials.

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Thank you to the many of you who voiced an interest in having my hood pattern available.

I am focusing this week on getting the text, illustrations and pattern pieces in a publishable state. My goal is to have it available for those who will want to make a hood for this winter. Fingers crossed there since this is both a matter of preparation and funds for publication.

I would also like to pull together the hood workshop some of us discussed.

For the published pattern, here is what I have in mind:

• Pattern pieces for an adult hood in two depths (I was going to include the child’s hood but am having difficulty fitting that.)
• Directions that are short and easy to understand using a combination of illustations and photos, including information on quilting.
• An explanation of this type of quilted hood along with observations of extant hoods.
• Tips on a successful hood in terms of materials and techniques.
• Passages from Godey’s, Peterson’s, etc regarding quilted hoods and bonnets.
• Ideas for how to trim your hood based on originals and extant hoods.
• I’m hoping for a price point between $10 and $15, which will be based on what my print shop can do for me. (they are great.)

 

 

If there is a video at the end of this post, it is an advertisement. My apologies for the inconvenience.

Update on the Hood Pattern

Thank you to the many of you who voiced an interest in having my hood pattern available.

I am focusing this week on getting the text, illustrations and pattern pieces in a publishable state. My goal is to have it available for those who will want to make a hood for this winter. Fingers crossed there since this is both a matter of preparation and funds for publication.

I would also like to pull together the hood workshop some of us discussed.

For the published pattern, here is what I have in mind:

• Pattern pieces for an adult hood in two depths (I was going to include the child’s hood but am having difficulty fitting that.)
• Directions that are short and easy to understand using a combination of illustations and photos, including information on quilting.
• An explanation of this type of quilted hood along with observations of extant hoods.
• Tips on a successful hood in terms of materials and techniques.
• Passages from Godey’s, Peterson’s, etc regarding quilted hoods and bonnets.
• Ideas for how to trim your hood based on originals and extant hoods.
• I’m hoping for a price point between $10 and $15, which will be based on what my print shop can do for me. (they are great.)

Quilted Winter Hood Gallery – For Sale

 

As many of you have noticed, I am loving making these winter hoods. Here is a gallery of those I’ve made, some of which are available on Etsy, others which have already sold.

 

Cream Silk Hood - Slightly smaller than my other hoods - Available on Etsy

 

Cream Silk with micro-tucks - Available on Etsy

 

Silver-Gray Silk Quilted Hood – Available on Etsy

                                                                          Black Velvet Hood. At an Event.

Blue silk with red and black stripe. Available on Etsy.

Quilted 1840s hood. Available on Etsy.

Purple shot silk hood. Sold

Copper silk hood edged in black velvet. Sold

This black silk hood is edged with black velvet and is draped with a veil. Commission/Sold

This is the black silk hood shown without the veil. Sold

 

 

A Bit of Velvet

This weekend’s hoods each got trimmed with some black velvet. Several period magazines suggest velvet trim for quilted hoods and bonnets in their fashion columns. This velvet seems to add a nice warming touch.