Pleating a yellow skirt of 1900 to 1910: Sewing Journal
Whie watching Anne of Avonlea, I was inspired by the creamy yellow skirt and white blouse, which Diana Barry and Anne each has a version of.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Anne of Green Gables
Lace Gown over rustly Spring Green Taffeta 1899
In my mind I imagined Anne of Green Gables in the Anne of Avonlea movie, where her skirts so beautifully kick out as she walks.
Organdy Ruffled Petticoat 1890-1910: Sewing Journal
I wanted to replicate Anne of Green Gables’ creamy yellow skirt which kicked about as she walked, revealing peaks at the petticoat underneath.
An Epoch, Lafayette Restaurant, Homeschool Graduation
My daughter loved the evening, exclaiming it was far better than a cap and gown ceremony or a party, sighing, “I feel just like Anne of Green Gables.”
Rhetoric Literature: King Lear, Cordelia, and Anne Shirley?
1660s England saw Parliament dissolved, their king beheaded, and Oliver Cromwell’s rise to power, and found King Lear too depressing. They needed it tamed.
I was interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part II
Part I of the interview was published last week, which focused on the historically accurate costumes in the movie.
Earlier today part II was posted.
I’ve Been Interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part I
The blogger from Sullivan Productions interviewed me after she found my recent blog post about the Anne Shirley wedding dress pattern that I purchased!
Anne of Green Gables Wedding Dress Pattern
The dress was designed by award winning costume designer, Ruth Secord, whose focus was of a completely different era from the previous Anne movies.
Becoming the Gilded Age with Impressionist Art
My son portrayed a Texan cowboy/ Rough Rider. My daughter was Anne of Green Gables. I played Queen Liliuokalani and a lady in an impressionist painting.
