tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post8178699374171183153..comments2024-03-25T19:55:04.611-07:00Comments on Beauty From Ashes: 1830s Wedding DressGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-9222020094200135422017-10-01T18:34:38.965-07:002017-10-01T18:34:38.965-07:00hahahahaha! I have been on the look out for acorn...hahahahaha! I have been on the look out for acorn and oak tree jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! But stuffed acorns...epic!! hahahahahaha!!! Thank you! Yes, the fabric was a "lucky" find as figured silk as you say is stupid expensive when you can find it!! And, yes, I'm gonna keep on being me! I love you and your great support my friend!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-29155793397381160522017-10-01T18:33:02.269-07:002017-10-01T18:33:02.269-07:00Oh yes...those binding curves. My fingers, neck, ...Oh yes...those binding curves. My fingers, neck, eyes and back! They were crazy hard and time consuming to do! Thank you so very much for your lovely compliments! They are truly appreciated!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-65630057827508646872017-10-01T18:32:05.889-07:002017-10-01T18:32:05.889-07:00Hahahahaha!!! BSC!! Love it Val and yes, I did f...Hahahahaha!!! BSC!! Love it Val and yes, I did feel for most of the time that I was absolutly BSC! Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment! It makes my heart so very happy!! I still don't know your mailing address though...hahahahaha!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-9499914484105040272017-10-01T18:30:27.919-07:002017-10-01T18:30:27.919-07:00Thank you Rosa! I felt like I was working in slow...Thank you Rosa! I felt like I was working in slow motion while making this! It was weird and I was so happy when it was completed! Yes...the sleeves. But, as big as they are, they aren't nearly as huge as the originals!!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-32799184650959973672017-10-01T18:29:24.321-07:002017-10-01T18:29:24.321-07:00Thank you so very much for your lovely compliment ...Thank you so very much for your lovely compliment Quinn! It truly means a lot to me!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-63725165044633610892017-10-01T18:28:47.980-07:002017-10-01T18:28:47.980-07:00Hi Sarah!! You always know how to make me smile i...Hi Sarah!! You always know how to make me smile in a most ridiculous manner! Thank you so much for all of your lovely compliments! The oak leaves are what caught my attention on the original. They were just so unusual and that right there made me want to recreate the dress! I always tell others I want to grow up to be just like them! Even those younger than me! I totally know that feeling! You are such a sweet heart!!! Again, thank you so much!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-20750213772664932912017-09-28T08:39:59.418-07:002017-09-28T08:39:59.418-07:00I totally want you to add acorns to it now that th...I totally want you to add acorns to it now that the show is over....just sayin!! I love it and we all know I have a meh relationship with the 1830s. I am particularly impressed that you found ANY fabric that would look even remotely similar as figured silk is a rare-rare bird indeed. A beautifully "inspired by" gown I would be super proud to borrow! LOL!! I also have it on good authority that the tea was a smashing success! So pleased and happy for you!!! Keep doing you my friend keep doing you!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568354270457645501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-21939487251484742022017-09-26T14:50:43.370-07:002017-09-26T14:50:43.370-07:00Oh. My. Your ability to faithfully recreate actual...Oh. My. Your ability to faithfully recreate actual historical garments never ceases to amaze me, but you've excelled yourself with this one. It's just perfect. All that binding round curves - I feel your pain!<br /><br />And I just love your method of counting how long it took!!Black Tuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399472362773743743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-20713581048347606332017-09-26T11:00:40.901-07:002017-09-26T11:00:40.901-07:00This is jaw-dropping amazing! I know that feeling ...This is jaw-dropping amazing! I know that feeling when a dress idea grabs you by the heart and you just gotta do it. But I bow to your awesomeness because you have gone where few women have gone before (inner voice: bat**** crazy) and did it all. So far I've only done parts of some of my inspirations but it still made my heart happy. BTW, I'll pm you my mailing address and be expecting this on my doorstop very soon. <br />ValTime Traveling in Costumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353351035426201805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-87975968662424780822017-09-25T23:27:06.876-07:002017-09-25T23:27:06.876-07:00Oh my goodness, it's incredible! No wonder it ...Oh my goodness, it's incredible! No wonder it took so long to make, it is so intricate and detailed. Dat front! Those sleeves!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628792731221881082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-33084386591590910022017-09-25T18:57:32.602-07:002017-09-25T18:57:32.602-07:00Gina, I am constantly amazed at how amazing you ar...Gina, I am constantly amazed at how amazing you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-83557860373584293042017-09-25T09:13:35.937-07:002017-09-25T09:13:35.937-07:00Oh deah me, M'lady! :) This dress is STUNNIN...Oh deah me, M'lady! :) This dress is STUNNING. While the 1830's are not my favorite by any stretch, the designs of this dress captured my attention. And the skills and patience you have to recreate it in such PERFECT detail.....you have my admiration once again, Gina! :) I still say when I grow up I'm gonna be like you. Trouble is, I'm already 31. ;) Anyway, this dress is a winner for sure. The oak leaves are my favorite detail, and the whole thing together is a splendid show of amazing craftsmanship and design and skill. Hurrah for you! :)Sarah R.noreply@blogger.com