A Fractured Fairytale

Over the past year I’ve been crossing off a lot of things on my 18^th century costume wish list – silk shoes, paste necklace, embroidered garters, and now a miniature of my sweetheart!

Sorry, but I can’t resist a goofy alliterative title. :)

Since my current obsession is all things 18^th century, it probably won’t surprise you that I’ve been trying my hand at a few new accessories. It’s been on my sewing to do list for more than five years now to make a pair of knitted garters, as well as a pair of embroidered ones, but honestly I haven’t had the time or reason to do so until now. In the past it was always more pressing for me to get a new outfit finished; unnecessary accessories were always put on the back burner. Now, I am happy to say that last month I was able to cross both types of garters off my list!

 

It's no secret that I have a weakness for jewelry. What girl doesn't? For years I've dreamt of  having a color paste necklace to wear with my 18th century outfits, but sadly all the antique or vintage ones I've found have been way out of my price range.