Fabric Rosettes Tutorial

 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…

‘  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…

‘  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…