The moment at least a handful of you have been waiting for! Last weekend I wore The Owl to Gaskells. I had been planning, crafting, stitching, and wrangling my way toward this…
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Costume Queen Gives “Kreativ Blogger” Nod to American Duchess
This portrait by Allan Ramsay has absolutely nothing to do with the article you’re about to read. Tonight I have reason to celebrate! American Duchess has received the “Kreativ Blogger” award from…
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Taking Stock: Project Updates and Plans
American Duchess has undergone a change in location: I have moved from California to Nevada, and all of my things (and I mean ALL) are currently stacked haphazardly in a storage shed,…
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A Pogey Weekend
Two words best describe my adventures last Sunday: “Pogey” and “Bait.” If you are unfamiliar with Pogey Bait, please take a stroll over to the Dreamstress, and read about it. There are…
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Congratulations Avi, Cutest Crafting Pet!
Congratulations to Avi, Taiwan Dog Extraordinaire, who won The Dreamstress’ “Cutest Crafting Pet Competition!” Avi won a box full of all kinds of goodies – a bag of pineapple lumps (have since…
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18th c Barn Owl Costume Madness : Progress at Last
Despite my unexpected interstate move from California to Nevada, I have managed to get a little work done on the barn owl costume that I am to wear in, oh, a week…
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Cold-Weather Couture for the Chilly 18th c. Lady
Someone looks coooollldddd. It’s cold outside. Really cold. Really wet. Really windy. It can safely be assumed that back in the 18th c it was also cold, wet, and windy, particularly in…
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ATTN: Northern Nevada Costumers
I’m not sure how many of you lovely ladies who follow AmDuch are anywhere even remotely close to Reno, but who knows! If you are one of those elusive Reno costumers, this…
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John Galliano’s 18th Century Pannier Revival
Someone’s been in the 18th century bubbly…with a side of pierogi. It’s John Galliano, one of the leading high fashion designers in the world. His Spring 2009 collection blended heavy embroideries, fur,…
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The Language of the Fan
It might very well be impossible to be a costumer and not have heard of “The Language of the Fan.” It’s like Latin – we all know it existed, but few of…
