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vivien
05-16-2007, 06:30 PM
I got as book on Victorian crafts over Christmas, it's a re-print of a book on Fancy work from 1876 (http://www.hairwork.com/books_for_sale/ladies_fancy_work.htm), and I finally got to trying one of the projects out!

It's a poesy holder made of glass beads, in the book it suggests you take it with you to a ball, and that it will gain you many compliments!

here's my attempt...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/posey3.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/posey2.jpg

The book is a lot of fun for any one looking for some unusual projects over the summer.

It has a section on embroidering with fish scales, and one on making flowers and jewelry out of the hair of the deceased! (there's also more familiar things like beadwork etc)

If any one else has any Victorian projects they've had a go at I'd love to see them!
linsee
05-17-2007, 12:16 AM
that looks pretty awesome, i'm going to check it out.
vivien
05-17-2007, 10:20 AM
that looks pretty awesome, i'm going to check it out.

You should you'd be so good at it! We can help each other out with the tricky bits too then!

I'm planning my next project out of the book already! I think it's going to be another bead one, and either the flower basket..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/flower_basket.jpg
Or the jewelry holder...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/jewelry_holder.jpg

Right now I think i''m leaning towards the basket, because it would be nice to be able to put fresh flowers out.
Everlasting Blossom
05-17-2007, 05:47 PM
OOh! Interesting book! I may just need to add it to my collection! :D
linsee
05-18-2007, 01:00 AM
You should you'd be so good at it! We can help each other out with the tricky bits too then!

I'm planning my next project out of the book already! I think it's going to be another bead one, and either the flower basket..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/flower_basket.jpg
Or the jewelry holder...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/xvunderx/jewelry_holder.jpg

Right now I think i''m leaning towards the basket, because it would be nice to be able to put fresh flowers out.
hopefully in the next few weeks i'll have some extra cash to get this book. i love doing stuff with beads, and i'm actually good at that sort. it looks fun! i'll let you know when i get the book.