Category Archives: TUTORIALS

 Name: Becky Occupation: Works at the feathered arts booth at the Faire; Student. Is this your first time woking at the booth? Yes, but I’ve been coming for about 10 years now. Handmade costume?  Becky’s boss at the booth gave her the outfit she is wearing. But she says "I am working on one right…

 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…

This weekend we were at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale, California to enjoy the nice weather and have some fun.  Artisans, guilds, and troupes all gathered in this realm of merriment to show off their skills and to just have a good time.  The entertainment and music made the the mood and atmosphere even…

Let some light shine into your home by pulling your curtains up.  Bows add a nice decorative feature to sheer linen curtains. A thick cord makes tying curtains back easy and looks beautiful.  This simple trick will only take but ten minutes of your day.   All you need to do is find a cord…

Buttons make curtains easy to put up while adding a lovely little detail. ‘ Using buttons is an effortless way to get creative with your home decor. Hanging curtains can’t get much easier when you use clips. ‘ Try these office clips for your workspace or some clothespins for your kitchen window. ‘  It is a clever…

This week is all about linen curtains at’ Fabrics-Store.com.’ ‘ Check out our blog for quick and easy tips for creating linen curtains for your home.’ ‘ Also, feel free to share any ideas or advice from your own experience in working with curtains! As I get ready to move into my new apartment, there are a number of things…

‘  When I was a little kid, I always wondered how money survived a trip through the washing machine.’  I would often leave dollar bills in my pocket and look at the crinkled aftermath slightly bewildered.’  Even as a child, I knew that paper plus water equaled mush. As much as I enjoyed toying with…

‘  ‘ I’ve never been to the south of France, and I may not get to visit anytime in the near future.’  However, that little detail is not going to halt my imagination.’  That is why I love decorating my dining table with a little rustic French charm.’  This is understated beauty at it’s best. To…

‘  A Renaissance Faire is where you can really let your creativity run wild and shine.’  It is a chance to express your love of history and passion for reenactment while amongst friends and family.’ ‘  The best way to enhance your Faire experience is to put together a show-stopping outfit. You can assemble the appropriate…

  Who doesn’t love a fresh loaf of bread? I certainly do.  The only problem I have with bread is storing it so I don’t end up having a stale piece of toast for breakfast the next day.   I usually freeze about half the loaf once I come home from the market but, lets…

You are going to want to look your best at your next Renaissance faire.  Sure, you’ve got the homemade outfit all ready to go, but remember, every detail counts.  This is serious costume time where your polyester, and highly flammable, Halloween costume just won’t cut it.  Read through these tips carefully so you avoid making…

      Stains are the worst, but they are not the end of the world. If your linen is stained or yellowing with age, they can be saved if you administer the proper care.  Vintage linen can be passed down through generations in your family or a lucky find at a flea market.  Regardless of…

     I’m starting to feel as though I treat my linen tote bag like my security blanket.  It serves so many purposes that I can’t help but love it to death.  Although mine has a few stains on it now, I still insist on taking it with me almost everywhere.  I could very well try…

     I feel guilty sometimes thinking about how wasteful I am.  Sure, I do my part to try to recycle and buy organic, but those didn’t really require much thought on my part.  I suppose banning the use paper and plastic goods in my house was a mini achievement, but a year has past now…

How you let linen do its thing in order to do yours a little better. You love the way linen falls gently on your body, allowing you to feel free and unfettered. So why not let linen do what it does best to make your life a little easier? Here are three things you can…