thanks Laurel.

http://highdeserthome.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-on-blessings-of-housework.html

thank you Laurel for this blog...what an amazing explanation of what we were talking about?! Interesting how this topic seems to be a universal one. That just seems to make it more about our calling as Christian wives and mothers than it is about a personality type.

oh.. and I am getting out my Gifts of the Sea again and starting afresh. I haven't read it although I have tried to. your mother gave me a beautiful old copy. wow... I have such great friends. I loved these experts that she quoted and can't wait to read more.

am I amish? no. I am not.

This is one of my favorite blogs. If you haven't read it...you should. http://www.dressaday.com/dressaday.html

I had recently informed you of my desire to create an modern day 18th century wardrobe.

let me tell you how it is going. I finished my winter dress. (yes, I realize it is spring) It fits wonderfully. I used the new look pattern 6587. It has about 4inches of ease in it so, of course, using my duct tape dress form, I altered it. This is a great pattern. Very easy to make. I added french seams b/c growing up sewing with Peaches...
www.peachesbarnes.com you just have to make french seams in everything. hand stitched the hem which I had lengthened to make it more conducive to gardening and cleaning house...bending over an insane number of times...etc. I used the bodice with out the collar. SO! what has been the response, I have been told my numerous friends that I look Amish.

since when did a sweet summer dress with pockets equal a change of religion and separatism? Never, I'd wager. SO! I am wearing my "amish" dresses especially since my charming husband thinks they are beautiful.
I will be posting pics soon.

I have had little success with the stays. Although very comfortable! they definitely give a specific shape and it is hard to hide. But, I haven't given up hope. I think with the summer dresses it should be more indistinguishable. I will make another update after I get the buttons on the new summer version.