tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post7937711628498987794..comments2024-01-17T04:06:48.915-06:00Comments on Romantic History: Keokuk, IA Civil War WeekendSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-75210703870218306212010-05-01T00:15:39.791-05:002010-05-01T00:15:39.791-05:00Beautiful pictures, Sarah. It looks like you had ...Beautiful pictures, Sarah. It looks like you had a wonderful time. :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-15817477154419128062010-04-30T18:12:53.527-05:002010-04-30T18:12:53.527-05:00(Amorette from the Sewing Academy...)
I think you...(Amorette from the Sewing Academy...)<br /><br />I think you look pretty wearing a sunbonnet. ^.^<br /><br />And I'm not sure if I'm not picky or anything, but I think your skirt looks fine... though possibly more earlier-looking because the front lays flatter?A. Bertilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598139158306497659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-39082366550240269812010-04-26T23:06:32.814-05:002010-04-26T23:06:32.814-05:00I know what you mean about stained petticoats! I w...I know what you mean about stained petticoats! I went to a large event that had non stop rain, and it took alot of effort to get the petticoats clean again!Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596313482880701709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-36871872548665869892010-04-26T22:34:03.204-05:002010-04-26T22:34:03.204-05:00You all look so lovely, and what fun! My biggest c...You all look so lovely, and what fun! My biggest chuckle was your interpretation of your bum pad...<br /><br />Some day we hope to dabble in re-inacting, but I don't know when or how. Maybe, just maybe...<br /><br />KathyRegan Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984507781684149941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-64027774533799269672010-04-26T14:24:12.469-05:002010-04-26T14:24:12.469-05:00I ADORE that first picture - it so very sweet.
So ...I ADORE that first picture - it so very sweet.<br />So sorry about your dashed cup . . . <br />it looks like a fabulous time - I can not believe how GREEN it is already! One day I will go east, one day.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778710423208334975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-60405604207272166802010-04-26T13:53:42.915-05:002010-04-26T13:53:42.915-05:00Sarah,
We always enjoy reading about your family.
...Sarah,<br />We always enjoy reading about your family.<br />I loaned a dear friend my corded petti and it came back muddy with Red Georgia Clay and, I thought, ruined. I soaked it in the bathtub in Oxyclean, scrubbed it with a brush, then threw it in the regular washer, starched it and hung it to dry in the Pecan tree. Turned out perfect! And it starched so well I don't have to put it in a drawer,...it stands by itself in the corner!Civil Folkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562008704421534000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-65491264281621382332010-04-26T12:16:50.078-05:002010-04-26T12:16:50.078-05:00What fun!!! You all look wonderful.What fun!!! You all look wonderful.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860487428631923601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-58417207169704384072010-04-26T09:40:09.025-05:002010-04-26T09:40:09.025-05:00Love the pictures!! Your boys are too cute. Till...Love the pictures!! Your boys are too cute. Tilly's recipe for laundry stains is great! I'd also recommend boiling the water first... a low boil seems to work better than the hottest setting on our laundry machine.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Luci<br />http://atranquilheart.blogspot.comNonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075368101950367697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-69446515940799636082010-04-26T07:59:21.129-05:002010-04-26T07:59:21.129-05:00Jenny oh you just HAVE to try reenacting now that ...Jenny oh you just HAVE to try reenacting now that I know you are interested in it. :) I would sooooo loooooveee to have you at events to talk to and visit and walk around with and have tea with. :) And don't worry about not doing justice to history or anything like that, just DO IT! :) Everyones impressions are different and as you get more involved, you will get a better idea of what you want to do and who you want to portray and you can tailor your impression to specifically that. In the meantime, you can read up about basic garments items and such on Mrs. Clarks excellent site, and just jump right in! You don't have to be "perfect" (none of us are!) just willing to have fun, talk to people and learn. :) <br /><br />Oh thank you so much for the laundry recipe! I knew my mom had a recipe similar to this that I have sucessfully used before on whites but I could not remember the proportions. I soaked our pettis and undershirts last night in Biz but haven't checked them yet this morning to see if the stains are out or not. I will definitely use this recipe if the Biz didn't work. Thanks!!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-54788833397508362452010-04-26T07:46:19.923-05:002010-04-26T07:46:19.923-05:00Okay, for those stains here's what you want to...Okay, for those stains here's what you want to try...<br /><br />5 gallons of the hottest water (or double this if you have enough whites, I just fill my washing machine to the half load point with the hot water setting)<br />1 cup clorox 2 powder<br />1 cup cascade (dishwasher detergent) powder<br /><br />mix, put in your whites and allow to sit at least 8 hours, but a whole day is better...Wash in cold water and check them before they go into the dryer. (However, even if you've already washed them and the stains are still there this very well might still work!)Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573352650363400811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-10820639438031758262010-04-25T16:21:18.988-05:002010-04-25T16:21:18.988-05:00I think the slat bonnet is flattering.I think the slat bonnet is flattering.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832572614630264634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-85683004400279781722010-04-25T15:27:15.053-05:002010-04-25T15:27:15.053-05:00It looks like you all had a wonderful time! I love...It looks like you all had a wonderful time! I loved seeing all the boys in their outfits and I love love your dress Sarah! God bless!Rebecca Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738945951713645411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-24813336468962954392010-04-25T14:37:48.145-05:002010-04-25T14:37:48.145-05:00Sarah, I love it! All of it! Your boys are so char...Sarah, I love it! All of it! Your boys are so charming and I NEVER would have guessed that park is in the middle of the city. That very first picture looks like a painting. Wow! I'd love to do reenacting but I'm too afraid I wouldn't do it the justice you and your family achieve.Jenny P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08782928646278570671noreply@blogger.com