tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post6787614865485273901..comments2024-03-19T01:21:12.351-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: The Year of Magical DoingsCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-83296299352432358152013-02-03T15:22:12.844-08:002013-02-03T15:22:12.844-08:00Brave soul you are! It was lovely to read this po...Brave soul you are! It was lovely to read this post and experience the moment with you. Good for you for just going for it! You looked fabulous and the event looked like a lot of fun. Hands Sew Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585022067713989253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-15744730804690168892013-02-03T14:22:27.132-08:002013-02-03T14:22:27.132-08:00I love your willingness to share your thoughts and...I love your willingness to share your thoughts and feelings as part of your sewing adventures. I am deeply in awe of your courage in attending the Austen event. I too would have sat in a corner and watched, although I've been taking all sorts of steps towards improving my social courage. This was one heck of a leap along that scale and you deserve to feel all sorts of proud. Plus, you look AMAZING. <br /><br />But I love your gothy look. I often refer to my "repressed inner goth" and have pages of images in my inspiration file featuring gothic imagery. I also have a tendency to buy and wear brightly coloured things. It's an identity crisis :) (Although Google rainbow goths if you want to see goths do colour.) I say embrace your inner goth as you embrace your inner geek! make some fabulous romantic frothy gothy things this year and rock them! You look so good in that outfit and it shows in your face. <br /><br />Overall, I think this totally counts as beating a boss and leveling up!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-20160317866513413282013-02-02T07:52:34.660-08:002013-02-02T07:52:34.660-08:00That being said, having kids is embarking on a lon...That being said, having kids is embarking on a long and terrifying adventure as grueling any hike to Mordor, and the ending is just as uncertain. I wouldn't want anyone to take that on unless they want to. Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-14733472539073409902013-02-02T07:48:17.884-08:002013-02-02T07:48:17.884-08:00You look gorgeous in your gown! And I can't be...You look gorgeous in your gown! And I can't believe how brave you are going on your own like that to the event! Go you! I'm glad the dancing loosened people up---that's what it's for, I guess ;)<br /><br />As for the small human beings, well, your own are always way cooler than other people's. I was always kinda intimidated by other people's kids. And kids older than my own, though I've covered most of the age-range at this point. I won't lie, the first few years involve a lot of putting off the things you want to do, including sleep, and I can only imagine it being even harder in a country without proper parental leave like the States. But that does pass, and eventually you can dress them up in hobbit costumes and other fun things, and there's a good chance they'll love the same geeky things as you... At least until they're teenagers. I'll report back when I've gotten through that part. ;)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-44152912196917032082013-01-31T07:07:32.046-08:002013-01-31T07:07:32.046-08:00!!!!!!
LOVE the Caroline Bingley turban. LOVE. ...!!!!!!<br /><br />LOVE the Caroline Bingley turban. LOVE. The whole dress is magnificent - you are perfection with your fine eyes and dress! I'm so glad to hear you ended up dancing and socializing - I would have been intimidated as well, and I am so proud of you for going and having a great time :) <br /><br />Also, your outfit for the Magic Castle made my heart go pitter-patter. Capes and muffs are DIVINE.Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-3836805677724533552013-01-31T00:08:09.730-08:002013-01-31T00:08:09.730-08:00Yeah, that comfort zone -- it's so...comfortab...Yeah, that comfort zone -- it's so...comfortable :) Thanks for your kind words!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-49499881342388047022013-01-31T00:07:35.649-08:002013-01-31T00:07:35.649-08:00Heh, I was definitely a ball of nerves the night b...Heh, I was definitely a ball of nerves the night before! I did make some new friends; Austen fans are remarkably friendly and kind. A lot of the people I met rented their costumes, although a good number were also seamstresses. At any rate, the overall effect was quite lovely with a whole ballroom filled with dressed up dancers. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-33856059162854113292013-01-31T00:06:01.655-08:002013-01-31T00:06:01.655-08:00Thanks, Mari!Thanks, Mari!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-50249315116012239842013-01-31T00:05:29.593-08:002013-01-31T00:05:29.593-08:00Thank you!Thank you!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-88646857366277083382013-01-31T00:05:18.439-08:002013-01-31T00:05:18.439-08:00Oh my goodness, that BBC miniseries is the best! I...Oh my goodness, that BBC miniseries is the best! I used to watch it all the time in college whenever I was feeling sick or mopey. Colin Firth diving into that lake = endless giggling. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-42651273963609423562013-01-31T00:04:27.599-08:002013-01-31T00:04:27.599-08:00Oh Amanda, if you can roller derby, I bet you woul...Oh Amanda, if you can roller derby, I bet you would rock a steampunk event! I wish I were in Australia to go to one with you! Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-62656236653741617312013-01-31T00:03:13.665-08:002013-01-31T00:03:13.665-08:00I think everyone's idea of scary things is dif...I think everyone's idea of scary things is different! I've spent a lot of time eating meals by myself, so once I got into the car and forced myself to drive there, the actual tea part wasn't as bad as I had been dreading. I'm glad you found it inspiring, though!<br /><br />And my husband thanks you for the compliment :)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-50192098554392545932013-01-31T00:01:35.554-08:002013-01-31T00:01:35.554-08:00Chicago's a big enough city -- they must have ...Chicago's a big enough city -- they must have something similar, right?? I hope you get to go to one someday!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-23575247567214480662013-01-31T00:00:54.257-08:002013-01-31T00:00:54.257-08:00Thanks Sonja!!Thanks Sonja!!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-10424141021124249152013-01-31T00:00:39.864-08:002013-01-31T00:00:39.864-08:00I think I'm devolving into non-everyday-wear :...I think I'm devolving into non-everyday-wear :)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-43049091924171561822013-01-31T00:00:18.250-08:002013-01-31T00:00:18.250-08:00Thanks! The evening was pretty amazing, to see so ...Thanks! The evening was pretty amazing, to see so many Austen fans all gathered in one place...apparently they have similar events all over the place, so you should totally see if there's something like it in your area!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-69589709035302537212013-01-30T23:59:02.523-08:002013-01-30T23:59:02.523-08:00You are so sweet! If you ever do make a Regency dr...You are so sweet! If you ever do make a Regency dress, I'd be happy to help in any way I can! And yes, socializing was easier once I realized I could just compliment people on their outfits!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-11290312973822500272013-01-30T23:57:41.667-08:002013-01-30T23:57:41.667-08:00Shhh, it's a secret, I liked that outfit bette...Shhh, it's a secret, I liked that outfit better too! I felt bad that I hadn't made any of it though...I guess that's a hint as to the direction I should go in my future sewing!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-89020184274232110982013-01-30T23:56:53.653-08:002013-01-30T23:56:53.653-08:00It was seriously such a magical evening -- I total...It was seriously such a magical evening -- I totally felt transported back to Austen's era, since everyone dressed the part! I had no idea there were so many fans in this area. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-2519591445961567042013-01-30T23:55:54.368-08:002013-01-30T23:55:54.368-08:00Thank you! I knew that buying the ticket (and maki...Thank you! I knew that buying the ticket (and making the dress) was the surest way of forcing myself to commit, although at the time I don't think I realized how unlike me it would be to show up at such an event by myself!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-34660183151239371682013-01-30T23:54:57.234-08:002013-01-30T23:54:57.234-08:00Thanks for leaving your comment! I love P&P an...Thanks for leaving your comment! I love P&P and am glad to hear from others who also love Darcy and Lizzy's story, as well as historical costuming!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-90150408414430574202013-01-30T23:53:49.572-08:002013-01-30T23:53:49.572-08:00I've really loved how the sewing community mak...I've really loved how the sewing community makes it a safe space for sharing these sorts of things...it's okay to talk about more than sewing! And the examples of other, fearless Sew Weekly-ers has also been a fantastic guide. I can identify with a lot of what you said in your first paragraph -- I think it's only in the last couple of years that I've really started getting back into doing what I love, and everyone else's opinions be damned! Oddly enough, sewing was the what opened the door into that self-discovery. <br /><br />As for SHBs, thanks for sharing your experience. I love hearing from "cool" mothers like you and Taran who manage to still have a life and not just devolve into chauffeurs/cooks/launderers. Mr. C and I will definitely try to live it up now while we can, although we probably won't be able to travel for 4 months in a row!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-15668819396432294222013-01-30T23:49:27.790-08:002013-01-30T23:49:27.790-08:00Thanks, Beth! I'll be honest, I was pretty dub...Thanks, Beth! I'll be honest, I was pretty dubious about the turban when I was tacking it together. Up until it got onto my head, it looked like a hot mess!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-25572532823032478732013-01-30T23:48:48.531-08:002013-01-30T23:48:48.531-08:00I talked my best friend into doing a "30 arou...I talked my best friend into doing a "30 around 30" since she's turning 30 next month...<br /><br />I think skydiving sounds amazing; it's just not on my list :) And yes, alcohol helps, but this was a dry event. Ah well!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-58290613244451072892013-01-30T23:46:37.538-08:002013-01-30T23:46:37.538-08:00I am slowly working towards being more and more me...I am slowly working towards being more and more me :) And I would have to agree, the Regency ball gown was pretty, but the gothier outfit was the one that made me feel awesome!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.com