The Victorian Alaskan

Hello fellow stitching and non-stitching friends alike! It is currently New Year's Eve as I write, and starting new blogs and gym resolutions you don't intend to keep on New Year's Day seems boring, so I'll start this a day early! As I'm sure you've guessed by now, I reside in the glorious state of Alaska. I am also quite proud of this fact, so you'll probably see it mentioned many more times as this blog progresses. I have been fascinated by Victorian and Edwardian dress since I can remember. I would 'borrow' my parent's belt and stuff all manner of sheets, pillow cases, pillows, and even curtains into the belt to make the biggest, poofiest skirt I could. I would waltz up and down our house whilst my mother searched in vain for her living room draperies. Thought they were exceedingly heavy, I fell in love with the size, movement, and elegance of my skirts. I had some sewing and stitching lessons as a child, and my mom would take me to ou...