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Post by missjulia on Apr 4, 2008 12:19:04 GMT -5
hello,
just was directed over here by the Oregon Regency Society.
my name is Julia, i've been an 18th C re enactor for a number of years and just begun
to be interested in the regency period. i'm a seamstress as part of the hobby and love
the simplicity of regency style clothing. very much looking forward to making some new clothes.
also hoping possibly to visit england this year for a regency ball. and last, but most certainly
not least, i love Jane Austen.
yours faithfully,
julia
*Thoughtfully Mod edited to add user name to subject.
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Post by lauren on Apr 4, 2008 12:25:44 GMT -5
Welcome, Julie. I just joined the ORS a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Everyone here is extremely kind :-)
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Post by cosmoblue on Apr 4, 2008 12:26:21 GMT -5
Welcome, Julia. It is so wonderful to have another seamstress joining our little group. I hope that you find the group to be as diverting and helpful as you imagine it will be.
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Post by missjulia on Apr 4, 2008 12:36:49 GMT -5
thank you ladies..  i'm just figuring out all the different things here. so many different posts and catagories. i'm so excited to find a new diversion! and so excited that you already sent welcoming replies. that's lovely and kind. yours, julia |
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"...my gown is to be trimmed everywhere with white ribbon plaited somehow or other." - Jane Austen
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Post by tess on Apr 4, 2008 12:42:54 GMT -5
Welcome Julia!
Being a newer member myself, I can assure you that all involved here are kind, helpful and a wealth of information.
I am so glad you have joined us!
Tess
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Post by missjulia on Apr 4, 2008 12:58:25 GMT -5
thank you tess. do not believe i've felt so welcome before. i shall have to practice
my manners, and attend to scrubbing up after the more begrimed 18th century.
yours,
julia
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Post by Goblin, esq. on Apr 4, 2008 13:03:37 GMT -5
Welcome, Miss Julia,
Not all of us on this forum have the benefit of being in Oregon and able to attend the ORS events, so we must live vicariously through those who do.
While I am especially interested in the Regency, the 18th century has a lot to recommend itself, too. I hope you do get to attend your regency ball in England. Is this the Jane Austen celebration in Bath?
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Post by missjulia on Apr 4, 2008 13:21:35 GMT -5
pleased to make your acquaintance, mr. goblin,
at present, i have neither the opportunity to visit the 18th C or regency periods, as i am
on an expedition in the far east. (truely) so, i must live vicariously as well.
it was made known to me that there is a very elegant ball in Bath in September, though
i have yet to work out how i might attend.
and what is there to recommend for socializing, if you are unable to attend the festivities in oregon? it is a pity to be far from these events.
yrhs,
julia
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 4, 2008 14:56:15 GMT -5
Welcome Julia, I'm glad you found your way here. Julia isn't in oregon, she is a member of a yahoo group that I am member of, and I referred her here when she mentioned having several fabulous shawls available for purchase. Please feel free to post pictures, Julia... I'm quite curious. And welcome to the RSA.  |
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 4, 2008 15:02:08 GMT -5
Ah! Miss Julia. I read your shawl posting with interest. Are you still in India? What is the availability of other fabric that might be useful?
You are most welcome, indeed.
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Post by missjulia on Apr 5, 2008 4:14:16 GMT -5
Dear Good RSA Mistress, you really are all seeing! that is quite remarkable. i just came back this afternoon to try to figure out how to post pictures. forgive me while i fumble around for a few moments, photos are on the way. and dear Mistress Parker, i am in the East, Siam to be precise. there are many beautiful silks here and i'm looking around to find good prices and quality goods. please do let me know if i can help with a specific request. yours, julia |
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Post by The Major on Apr 5, 2008 6:45:52 GMT -5
Dear Miss Julia, Welcome to the polite society here. Everyone is has been so nice and help abounds when needed. I see that you are in Siam. Is that your residence or a visit of business or pleasure? Just curious as someone from the other side of the world. Surely I would have thought that you had reached the edge of the earth by now  If you are just visiting Siam, whereabouts do you call home? That's enough of me being nosey. Again, welcome to the board. |
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Post by missjulia on Apr 5, 2008 7:48:38 GMT -5
thank you for your kind attention Major, i just finished reading the trial of your upcoming event and it has tired me considerably.. just reading! a whirlwind event to be sure. i am at present in Siam for the time being, though a bostonian by birth. but not accent. reading all there is to know here is quite entertaining. the best of luck with your celebration on the day. yrhs, miss julia |
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 5, 2008 9:48:28 GMT -5
My dear Miss Julia. In a land of silk production, one must always be alert to excellent prices on non-slubby silks and silk brocades. A dear friend visited her family in the very spot where you now reside. She returned home with trunkloads of something called dupioni, only to find it is not appropriate for use prior to the mid-1880's. Be on your guard, madam, I beseech you.
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Post by Miss Credit on Apr 5, 2008 16:06:42 GMT -5
Miss Julia,
I see that many others have already wished you a warm and sincere welcome, and I too must whole heartedly welcome you to our quaint little corner of the net. As you can already see I am most certain that we have the pleasure of entertaining the most generous and kind company of ladies and gentlemen you will find. They all are so thoughtful and wise in all aspects of the era! I do hope you find this group as lovely and diverting as I do. Yet again, welcome to the board Miss Julia.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 5, 2008 20:13:19 GMT -5
It's the muslins from the East I'd be interested in.
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Post by The Major on Apr 5, 2008 21:14:04 GMT -5
thank you for your kind attention Major, i just finished reading the trial of your upcoming event and it has tired me considerably.. just reading! a whirlwind event to be sure. i am at present in Siam for the time being, though a bostonian by birth. but not accent. reading all there is to know here is quite entertaining. the best of luck with your celebration on the day. yrhs, miss julia Dear Miss Julia, Boston, ah the seafood. I've been to Boston a few times and made sure I got my fix of GOOD seafood while there. On the great plains there isn't much in the way of 'good' seafood so I take advantage when on the coasts. Yes indeed. This event, one week from tonight, has been a whirlwind. What a great description. Going into the last week will be most of the decorations to be made. Almost everything is in place and it will be a lot of fun! After I have a few weeks to get everything cleaned up and put away, and I have a chance to decompress I'll think about if I want to do this again. It's going to be fun, but especially doing it in such a short time frame I've really had to keep my nose to the grind stone. I'll be sure to post pictures and let everyone know how it went. |
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Post by missjulia on Apr 6, 2008 1:00:04 GMT -5
Mrs. Parker,
how you make me laugh this afternoon! on my honor, i shall be on guard against
the dreaded dupioni!! i have seen this careless beast and it shall not sway me.
rest easy and thank you for your advice.
yrhs,
miss julia
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Post by missjulia on Apr 6, 2008 1:10:53 GMT -5
Miss Credit,
Thank you for your kind welcome. this list is so diverting, and especially endearing as it
makes me laugh.
i hope i may gently offer myself to be of service,
yrhs,
miss julia
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Post by missjulia on Apr 6, 2008 1:23:08 GMT -5
Mistress All Seeing,
the search for muslins has for a short while occupied me, so far turning up not so many
choices on this errand. most of the textile shops are overcome with, it is almost too much
to write in polite company, polyester!
i have found one small shop with a couple of choices. and i intend to wander more in this
pursuit.
i shall endeavor get some samples and descriptions.
yrhs,
miss julia
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen 
