Meet Mortimers Skully And Katie
Name: Matt Graves, aka Mortimers Skully
Occupation: Plays with the Belles of Bedlam at the Faire. A massage therapist outside of the Faire.
How many times have you been to the Renaissance Faire? This is my fourth year.
Did you make your costume? No, actually my costume was made by a friend.
Does it incorportae the use of linen? Yes, for the shirt and other parts.
What is your favorite dessert? Creme brulee. (Mortimor also suggested we try the "Sin on a Stick" sold at one of the food booths. It is chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick. Yum!)
Name: Katie
Occuation: Plays in the parade at the Faire and is a retail associate at JoAnn’s Fabrics.
How many years have you attended the Faire? Ten years.
Did you sew your own outfit? Yes.
Did you use linen to make some articles of clothing? Yes! (Katie is actually a huge fan of Fabrics-store.com and used some of our linen in her ensemble.)
Why do you like shopping at Fabrics-store.com? Because its cheaper than anywhere else and it’s all 100% linen!
What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate mouse and German chocolate cake.
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