tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post8117179399111679877..comments2024-03-25T21:19:01.129-04:00Comments on About My Doll Houses: Kit BashingDaydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-1979011278624614372012-10-09T21:32:15.303-04:002012-10-09T21:32:15.303-04:00Just found your blog today -- am fascinated, and h...Just found your blog today -- am fascinated, and had to start at the beginning.<br />You write, "Once again, I am compromising the integrity of the costume by using knitted cloth for the hose. In those days knitting had not yet found its way into the common culture of Europe. I am not sure when it did, but in the Middle Ages, "hose" were made from cloth cut to fit and stitched up the back of the leg." Actually, knitting totally did show up in Europe by at least the 1300s... You might be interested in this: http://www.larsdatter.com/knit.htm and following up on some of the images.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing so much on your blog!<br />BrigidBrigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488151346540058323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-49032145825474595962012-10-09T21:31:38.130-04:002012-10-09T21:31:38.130-04:00Just found your blog today -- am fascinated, and h...Just found your blog today -- am fascinated, and had to start at the beginning.<br />You write, "Once again, I am compromising the integrity of the costume by using knitted cloth for the hose. In those days knitting had not yet found its way into the common culture of Europe. I am not sure when it did, but in the Middle Ages, "hose" were made from cloth cut to fit and stitched up the back of the leg." Actually, knitting totally did show up in Europe by at least the 1300s... You might be interested in this: http://www.larsdatter.com/knit.htm and following up on some of the images.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing so much on your blog!<br />BrigidBrigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488151346540058323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-18281505577302299862010-10-17T22:45:13.640-04:002010-10-17T22:45:13.640-04:00Me gustan mucho tus trabajos
Abrazos
maiteMe gustan mucho tus trabajos<br />Abrazos<br />maiteminiaturistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07918202849702670769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-27216292144534095012010-10-06T21:00:44.054-04:002010-10-06T21:00:44.054-04:00Thank you Marisa! The fireplace has such a magical...Thank you Marisa! The fireplace has such a magical feeling when the fire lights up! I don't care how hard it is to do, wiring the real lights are always worth the effort!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-47377118134323461402010-10-06T09:01:48.679-04:002010-10-06T09:01:48.679-04:00it's lovely, I really like the living room whe...it's lovely, I really like the living room where Arthur sits in front of the fire! Very well done!<br /><br /><br />Marisa :)Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484302423812250789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-18267380496919642802010-10-05T22:21:07.741-04:002010-10-05T22:21:07.741-04:00Thanks, Otterine! I have been looking in awe at YO...Thanks, Otterine! I have been looking in awe at YOUR creations..... I just have not figured out how to leave a comment on your different format... :( but I will work on that! <br />Your shutters are amazing! The little clock on the light is utterly charming! I Love the contrast of the super modern sink on the Arts & Crafts base.... beautiful piece of furniture! And so on! Thank you for commenting here!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-60628392704410040582010-10-05T22:15:48.960-04:002010-10-05T22:15:48.960-04:00Hi Sans! I don't think my sofa ever had a name...Hi Sans! I don't think my sofa ever had a name.... it wasn't that fancy! :) It came with a set of furniture that I bought at the same time as I bought the kit, but I don't remember the maker's name either. It is on the slightly smaller scale that suits this house, but is a bit lost in the Lovely Old Dollhouse.<br />I am happy you like my "bashing"! Coming from you, that is high praise! I think I still have a long way to go.... but I am learning to be more fearless about altering things. In fact, I'm starting to think that almost everything could be "bashed".... this could be dangerous! :)<br />As for the things you are sending me.... I can be patient! :):):)!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-57138916057699641462010-10-05T22:07:57.213-04:002010-10-05T22:07:57.213-04:00Thanks, Glenda! I really enjoy it when someone see...Thanks, Glenda! I really enjoy it when someone sees the very thing I am trying to make happen.... the light "floating " is exactly it!<br />As for the bedroom, it was that alcove that just calls out for that mysterious dreamy bohemian atmosphere.... I am hoping it will be that when I am done! And I do LOVE rich colors!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-86162079503736664682010-10-05T22:02:41.601-04:002010-10-05T22:02:41.601-04:00Thanks, Christine! Isn't it funny how some dol...Thanks, Christine! Isn't it funny how some dolls seem to like certain houses? Arthur really does look at home here!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-69427347341582287262010-10-05T11:50:25.638-04:002010-10-05T11:50:25.638-04:00Those light fixtures are awesome...the perfect tou...Those light fixtures are awesome...the perfect touch to a fantastic house! Bravo!otterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-31345727514736563102010-10-05T04:49:05.530-04:002010-10-05T04:49:05.530-04:00You have certainly bashed well, Betsy! I prefer th...You have certainly bashed well, Betsy! I prefer the chair's new look too and that fabric is really gorgeous ! I have a 3 seater piece (quite unusual) that bears some resemblance to the before look. Is your sofa a Concord?<br /><br />I too think that the 2 lamps you made/bashed is a hit! Not to mention the shelves (so clever!) and the alcoves and box seat Excellent work! <br /><br />You have bashed well, my friend or have I said that already :). Hehe. <br /><br />My little project for you may be slightly delayed now that I see this Folly :)Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-29997887462912158022010-10-05T03:54:38.314-04:002010-10-05T03:54:38.314-04:00I love this house! Your changes are fun, and very...I love this house! Your changes are fun, and very pleasing :)<br />The light fitting seems to float in the clouds!<br />My favourite is the bedroom - such rich colour and interesting spaces!! I'd love one like it in 1:1 :)Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956249453834779477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-58086532354561295082010-10-05T01:40:09.752-04:002010-10-05T01:40:09.752-04:00arthur seems quite happy, i'm sure he'll t...arthur seems quite happy, i'm sure he'll tell you what he needs, now that he's taken up residence.. everything looks great especially the lighting. :)christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232111023828864209noreply@blogger.com