The downside of the conference? Well, it was the market place of course! It tempted me, seduced me and persuaded me to part with my money. I bought patterns, polished cotton and even a cage crinoline kit. And it brought me disappointment. Why did that lady have to buy the bonnet I had fallen in love with? Why couldn't she see the longing in my eyes? I have never known such disappointment as I felt in those few minutes. And then further disappointment - no matter what Robert Land showed me from his shoe collection, none of them fit. My feet are short and broad - not a good combination.
Would I go again? Yes. Is it probable that I will go again? No, not unless someone invites me to present a talk or teach a workshop and someone else helps to fundraise my travel costs. And, my knowledge is more of Australia in the 1860s - though maybe some of the US attendees might be interested in knowing what was happening in Australia while the US was having its Civil War?
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| Cage Crinoline Kit from Wooded Hamlet |
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I was at this conference and was impressed that someone would travel so far! I too did the flower work shop mentioned and finished feeling able to continue to craft on my own. I do not expect you to remember me as I was just one of the many many americans interested in the new Aussie friend! You mentioned possibly presenting a program on Australia in the 1860's; I think that would be wonderful! Send a brief outline to Genteelarts.com and include the need for fundraising for travel expenses. Anyone of us would be happy to volunteer to pick you up, find a host family to stay with, etc. I am going to mention your idea to Carolann Schmidt of Genteel Arts.
I found this page because I was researching the cage crinoline. I wonder if you ever made it? Did you like it?
Was the kit worth the effort?
Take care and be well.
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