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So, here is my update per Catherine's meme: I would love to see everyone else's update too! 1. First Name: Sarah 2. Age: 33 3. Location: Sykesville, MD 4. Occupation: Equine veterinarian 5. Partner: Blaine, the most wonderful fiance ever. 6. Kids: Of the four legged variety - Spike the pug and Sam the pitbull and Sadie the kitten. 7. Brothers/Sisters: I have one sister. 8. Parents: My parents divorced around 4 years ago, Mom in in northern California, and Dad somewhere in New Mexico. 9. Pets: see kids... 10. List the 3-5 biggest things going on in your life: 1. Got my divorce decree in early November. Hope that catches everybody up to date if you were interested, please keep in touch!
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My need for external validation has truly gone to the bad place. Aside from the warm fuzzies I get with all the sewing, I have taken it into my head to attempt certification in a dance program. Although I keep telling myself that its silly, that noone will care that I will be Level 1 certified in the Pipermethod, I really, really want it. I'm trying to justify both the time and monetary expense, what it comes down to is simply, cause I wanna. I feel so happy when I'm in class, etc. why try to pass the test? I'm feelin the drive, maybe its just another goal, maybe for bragging rights, who knows? Anyone else spending time and money on the unexplainable?
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Had an awesome time at coronation, got to wear the new dress and hat, so fun!!! Got to take the dogs and they truly had the best day ever, so much people love, I've never seen them so happy. Working on a new apron, finally broke out my German Renaissance Patterns for Embroiodery and started some blackwork on the apron fabric. Still need to learn smocking, among many other things. The boyfriend looked awesome in his new Viking Rus coat, although definitely too warm for the day. Looking forward to teaching my class, hopefully at baronial practice in September. Well, back to the grind....
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Wow, that thread got me thinking, maybe I need to work outside the box once in awhile. To the list - is there any evidence that Kampfrau specifically, used the Saxon style placket/lacing bodice? The only one I can find is known to be a victorian woodcut-style image and is not reliable. Further, how about contrasting guards above and below slashing on sleeves? Not that I have found, but yes in Cranach. I need to stretch my brain, please help!
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Otherwise, I am busily working on an outfit for coronation, and the next time I want to do pieced guards, just shoot me.
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Well, Pennsic was awesome, even if just for first week, all the way until Saturday. Then, well, I fell down running on the road, was hauled off to the hospital and now have 14 stitches on the front of my left knee and I'm not allowed to bend it. Suckage. On the bright side, I scored the most awesome dark cranberry red wool that is just dying to be a German at Dragon's Magic. And now I will have time to sew with my leg sticking out to the side...
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Well, my boss left on vacation for the next 10 days, meaning that I am on-call until we leave for Pennsic. Being on-call for that long always makes me lethargic and cranky, no fun to be around. Annoyingly enough I also feel completely unmotivated to work on anything during this time, so I am just goin' with what I got. In past years I would be running around like a chicken tring to get garb done that nobody cares about but me, thinking it really matters that I am totally period the whole time at Pennsic (in a mundane tent, hah) that people are going to point and laugh if I dare set foot in the merchant area not in full German. In reality, I know that my little tunics, cotehardies, and faux middle-eastern are all OK, (been taking belly-dance for the past year) and probably noone will say anything nasty. Really I need to stop the bitchin'. My divorce is coming along, should be final in the next two months, my boyfriend and dog are wonderful, and I have discovered a deep abiding love of sushi I never suspected I would like. Back to the truck, some alpacas need their shots...
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So I ran across an old flash drive and saw this image www.ago.net/agoid107395. Love those pieced guards. Anyway, looking at my Kampfrau images and saw the guard on the bottom of this skirt - http://curiousfrau.com/Images/Tailor_Sea So I got to thinkin', I should do a german with a pieced guard! Yay! So to the livejournal hive mind, does anyone know of other examples of pieced guards in german artwork early 16th century? Would love to have one more. Thanks!
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I have been sewing, (shhhh, don't tell), I snuck out the most gorgeous gold cashmere/wool that I bought like two years ago to discover that I had, back in the day, already hand sewn together the long skirt seams. Hmmmm. So I thought, maybe I'll just cut out the bodice and throw the rest together on the Bernina. Wellllll, the little Martelle in my head said "ya know it would be so much better if you hand sew it, and you already have the silk". Sigh. You're right. So I have been sewing, if I can finish it, will be at some upcoming event near you. Have the best slightly clashing seafoam green wool damask to guard it. Onward.
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Well, just got the date for my divorce mediation, and am predictably freaking out. I still don't feel comfortable going to SCA events because 'he' might be there. Now honestly, there is pretty much a zero probability that anything would actually happen, but the idea still makes me very anxious. So, that's really why I haven't been around at events, certainly my damage. The mere thought of having to be in the same room with him makes me nauseous and faint. If the mediation goes well, then its over, all that is left is for the court to sign off on the agreement, life can go on, both mundane and society, I can only hope that an agreement can be reached. The real issue for me is Spike, my pug. He is trying to take him away from me, something I just can't bear. I have had Spike with me since we split up over a year ago, been through a number of health issues and other problems with him, and he is my child, literally I think I would just die if he were gone. The rest can just go hang, the car, the camping gear, the jewelry, and all the other stuff that was mine or ours and was taken. I just want to keep what I've got, the debt included, and be divorced. Thanks for letting me ramble, we'll see what happens...
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Well, I somehow got through the past week of being on-call 24/7 and two doctors down at work. Thanksgiving was great, my Mom came into town, had yummy deep-fried turkey, etc. I wish I had had more time to spend with her, work kept me pretty busy, the winner being a cow that had a whole potato stuck in its esophagus for two days before I pushed it down into her stomach with an orogastric tube. Given that cows are usually not my thing, that was quite an adventure. Otherwise life continues, working on my little embroidery project, I need to finish it so I can use the slate frame to make the trim for the Anna Meyer shirt (yes, I am still working on that). Am learning how to live just on wood heat, but its harder that I thought to keep the fire going in that little stove! Really need a nap.....
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Firstly, a huge congrats to cathgrace on her elevation! I can't believe I missed it, truly deserved. Am settling in to my new job, apartment, etc, found a great nail place across from the office (sweet!). And, I got to set up my new slate frame from the Spanish Peacock, was a Pennsic prezzie from my fab boyfriend, with lots of help from my awesome Laurel, I simply can't wait to get started. Will be doing a little pouch in German straight stitch, 14th century, just fell in love with this embroidery, all from Master Richard's site www.wymarc.com, and now since I live way too close to The Stitching Post, will be spending money.
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Even though it might appear as if I fell off the face of the planet, I'm actually still alive. The short, short version - I quit my job and got another one, and am moving a few miles south in about 2 weeks, right before I start the new job. Am still planning on attending Pennsic for some portion of the first week, be on the lookout for the ducky cotehardie of doom. Life is going pretty good all things considered, got lots to do to be ready to move and start my new position. Things with the boyfriend are great, the pug is well, and life continues. If anyone needs me for anything, my new cell is 410-259-9528, I will be surrendering my work phone this Friday which is my last day at the old job. Yay, hooray!
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In plotting to make a heraldic cotehardie in order to display my newly passed badge to its fullest, I have a question. The only one I ever made had gores set into CF, CB and side seams. Was this correct? I will be working off a body block that was intended for 14th century with set in sleeves with the back seam, etc. The medieval tailor's assistant is mum on the issue and it has been a long time since I have done anything earlier than 1535. Also, does anyone have any other ideas for heraldic clothing display that is relatively easy (must put duckies on clothes!) My new badge is basically a gold ducky over a pair of open black scissors, fieldless so it really doesn't matter the background color.
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Well, it looks like I won't be making Sapphire, but only because my new roommate is moving in this weekend, and I feel I should be there to help and make her feel welcome. Wish I could be there, and I am missing my SCA world lots. As soon as my mundane life slows down a little (this is also my busy time at work) will be back in full, crazy, Kampfrau self. Missing everyone, will see you soon!!
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For being so supportive through my recent meltdown. It has been very challenging to maintain some kind of perspective on this whole thing. It means a great deal to me to know that I am still welcome at events, and I do hope to make Sapphire Joust and be able to sit and sew and enjoy the event.
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It should have been a great day... I delivered a foal in the early morning hours who would otherwise have died if I hadn't been on hand, a nice big thoroughbred colt, a beautiful day weather wise, all set to go to the Maryland Sheep and Goat festival and to root for my boyfriend who was off to a horse show (he did great by the way). But here I sit, on the verge of completely quitting the SCA, (anyone need any german garb?) because apparently my ex and others are still delighting in spreading vicious lies about me throughout the Kingdom. Why on earth would I want to subject myself to open ridicule at a Kingdom level event (no matter how spectacular my garb may be) that he is going to attend? And further, why is anyone listening, much less believing this garbage? His reputation is one of embellishment to say the least, and I am not even going to comment on the whole pot and kettle aspect of this. I have not said word one regarding the details of the events of late, only to say that we are separated and that I am now in a happy, supportive relationship with a truly wonderful man.
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I just had my taxes done and because I am married filing separately I now owe the government $2,466 in taxes. I have no idea how I am going to pay this, just another happy side effect of getting divorced. The tax lady was like, well it would have been ok if you were filing jointly, sucks to be you. Blarg...
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I had to have my beautiful, 13 year old dog Daisy put to sleep last night, she had been suffering with several problems and it was time. Everyone who knew her, loved her, she was a great dog, and my constant companion. I will miss her deeply. 
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So, for pictures of the new tattoo check out my artist's website - http://chikkenscratch.com/artwork/255721.h
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