tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post2031492551318172889..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Texas Women and Their Fashions: 1830-1910Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-9531439276030401582009-12-10T08:16:49.318-08:002009-12-10T08:16:49.318-08:00I have a Texas father and a host of Texan relative...I have a Texas father and a host of Texan relatives. I lived in Texas also and love it very much!! Long live the lone star.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47632110272054628622009-12-10T07:37:01.168-08:002009-12-10T07:37:01.168-08:00This is a wonderful post! I'm a Texan and foun...This is a wonderful post! I'm a Texan and found this fascinating! Thank you for sharing with us.LLMajerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036347172211109053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-38634826156651057082009-10-14T11:20:36.608-07:002009-10-14T11:20:36.608-07:00Thank you for sharing about winter weight fabrics ...Thank you for sharing about winter weight fabrics being used for all winter garments. <br /> <br /> I have already been saving and purchasing a selection of winter fabrics such as corduroy, woolens, micro-suede and flannel to start making some winter garments. <br /><br /> I'll be including, a couple dresses, tops, skirts, a few wraps and head coverings.<br /> I sure enjoyed your last postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3114048243513278902009-10-14T10:42:42.156-07:002009-10-14T10:42:42.156-07:00About every 3rd post, I thank you for your example...About every 3rd post, I thank you for your example and encouragement, and here I go again. I love this post about Texas women. We've struggled with debt for a long time, and it's very discouraging to me. My husband would like me to put the kids in school and get a job, but I just can't bring myself to do it. Knowing I don't have his full support is frustrating. But, I have to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-23879023750942019682009-10-14T06:15:27.610-07:002009-10-14T06:15:27.610-07:00Sometimes people think of the southron states as w...Sometimes people think of the southron states as warm. I lived there for quite awhile, and my parents before me, and found it actually snows in winter. A person does still need some warm clothing. Texas can get some fierce snow storms too. Having your head covered and feet warm and dry are essential to personal warmth in winter.<br /><br />Joanns has some cordoroy that is quite nice. I will Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-27561680109697963792009-10-14T06:05:01.950-07:002009-10-14T06:05:01.950-07:00The secret to keeping warm in the winter, at least...The secret to keeping warm in the winter, at least what works for me, is to wear a hat or something on my head, and to wrap a scarf around my neck. I have done very well with a wool blend sweater and these accessories, even when I am up home for a visit in upstate NY.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009819584864535929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5780844543609082142009-10-13T16:27:39.548-07:002009-10-13T16:27:39.548-07:00In the top painting of the woman in the blue skirt...In the top painting of the woman in the blue skirt, I like the roominess in the blouse. Most patterns are too tight in the bodice and the sleeves. My next project will be bigger sleeves.<br /><br />You can use cotton flannel (that they use for pyjamas and nightgowns) for dresses and cotton corduroy and cotton velveteen. All are warm fabrics for winter or outerwear like capes and coats. Coasts areLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36692821692994527672009-10-13T11:35:32.953-07:002009-10-13T11:35:32.953-07:00The book explained how Texas had been a republic, ...The book explained how Texas had been a republic, a country of its own, and described the culture the women created. Some were women who came from better circumstances, and they created a life for their families in hard times.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89055000427191589272009-10-13T10:26:04.744-07:002009-10-13T10:26:04.744-07:00I imagine it was a nice, breathable fabric for the...I imagine it was a nice, breathable fabric for the ladies to wear in the hot, Texas weather.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009819584864535929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81366569245067960082009-10-13T06:20:30.910-07:002009-10-13T06:20:30.910-07:00Dear Mrs Sherman,
Thank you for this blog. I hav...Dear Mrs Sherman,<br /> Thank you for this blog. I have truly been encouraged, for His glory. I want you to know how helpful your writting have been, to draw my attention to all the beauty God has placed around us. "For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Christ our God, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful LadyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100751463686309475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56995161201958735782009-10-12T18:49:38.632-07:002009-10-12T18:49:38.632-07:00The same person getting back to you about copying ...The same person getting back to you about copying - <br /><br />I can highlight, use the edit command at the top, like the other commenter said, and copy to Word now. I cannot left click and copy. No problem for me, just FYI. <br /><br />Before (month or two ago), when I tried to highlight, and use the edit command, it would allow me to choose "copy". Then I would go to Word, and it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50860807692464146282009-10-12T16:25:17.339-07:002009-10-12T16:25:17.339-07:00You have the most thought provoking posts. I'm...You have the most thought provoking posts. I'm thinking of a cute denim shirtwaist with a longer eyelet underskirt and calico used like bias tape for accents. I'll use some vintage pewter-like buttons. <br /><br />I put a request in for Inter-Library Loan for the book. I'm not from Texas but from Arixzona with a similar cowboy heritage. My grandfather was forn on the day AZ became a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-74375448741004381732009-10-12T11:34:34.245-07:002009-10-12T11:34:34.245-07:00I always thought Texas was southern. I lived there...I always thought Texas was southern. I lived there and so did my forefathers and they referred to it as the south,but now that you mention it, it is part of the western culture of the cowboy and cowgirl and the boots and hats and horses. Denim is wonderful paired with eyelet lace and the calicos.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-71184297609641364742009-10-12T11:26:08.745-07:002009-10-12T11:26:08.745-07:00I love western US fashion. I love the pairing of f...I love western US fashion. I love the pairing of florals and other natural patterns with demin.Laura Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366548098069504653noreply@blogger.com