Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Ferrara
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 12:13 AM

WYSIWYG, I know what you mean.

In fact the FSGW people who checked out alternative camps were particularly frustrated about not being able to provide a flatter, warmer camp until next year, once we realized how many new people were hoping to come this year.

Still, every year's Getaway will become the new "Big One Everyone Should Attend" if enough Mudcatters from distant areas decide to give it a try for the first time. So maybe if we're lucky, next year's Getaway will be "The Heated, Hill-Free, Accessible, Close-In Big One Everyone Should Attend" that shall be known forever after as "The First Year WYSIWYG Came to the Getaway." :-D

I'm in favor of bringing and flaunting one's Mmario shawls. (To ANY occasion where Mudcatters can meet.) But the big Mmario shawl celebration will surely include far more people than the folks who come to the Getaway!

Rita

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Jeri
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 07:15 AM

I wasn't suggesting a shawl event. I just thought that folks might like to compare.

With regards to the potential handicap friendliness of the current location, there isn't anything that will make the bathrooms in the main building more accessible.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 11:06 AM

A book wouldn't be that difficult, if folks were able to send in thier own, good quality photos. If one set it up at www.cafepress.com it wouldn't cost anything upfront and the one who did so could buy them at cost and/or sell them publically or privately at whatever retail price they choose. They have several sizes and bindings available.

Once I get my valve job etc. I might be able to help with it. I think it would be beautiful and the next best thing to having a shawl of one's own.:-)

I am curious. How does one wear a round shawl? DO you fold it in half? I'd never seen round ones until MMario started gracing us with their beauty.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 01:42 PM

round shawls - de=pending on their size - can be folded in half - or folded along a smaller chord (I think that is the word I want - but it's appropriate anyway) the fold being the "neckline" edge.

The one my sister hi-jacked bought from the auction she folds over about 4 inches deep.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:50 PM

Here in MAine, we wear them "Cousin IT" style - right over our heads. Picture to follow.
SINS on jacqui's computer.


kat - I just can't believe you asked that question.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 10:41 PM

Whawl out heah, purtee laydee, we's alwayz puts 'em oveh are showlderz and hedz, but theyz youzoolee pointy like a bunch a' geese in da sky or lawng laik a runner fer the peeaner, ya know whadda I mean? So a gyrlz gotta akz even if't it seemz purty cleer to you maykneeakz.**bg**

Thanks for the clarification!

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 11:43 AM

Another picture of the Ritratto Spiral shawl

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: GUEST,WYS
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 12:04 PM

Wonderful, especially with colors gleaming through from beneath. But-- who is Blackie???

~S~

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Ferrara
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 10:05 PM

Jacqui, I was wondering about how to wear it, too. :-). My blue MM shawl is a long beautifully contoured crescent, which drapes itself naturally around my shoulders. Very different, and one reason I love it is way it falls gracefully, every single time. Couldn't think how one might wear the spiral one.

Rita

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 02:11 AM

I have various shawl-type things around here, inherited from my Irish aunt and relatives in Connecticut, and they seem to naturally want to be doubled over and worn over the shoulders that way. The round shawl wouldn't need to be folded perfectly in half, but at 3/4 it would give a nice "collar" effect and drape from the shoulders.

I have an alpaca poncho that has the hole in the middle of the big square of fabric, meant to be worn over the head. But that neckline is specifically finished to be worn that way.

SRS

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 06:39 AM

I have a photo of SINSULL wearing a round shawl but am having problems converting it to a jpeg for Jeff. Once I work it out I'll get him to put it on the 'cat.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 12:26 PM

OK, we have the photo on my photo page now but I must point out that the model was SINSULL - don't want her to think I'm taking the credit here!

circular shawl wearing

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 12:29 PM

Well - of course shawls do make nice veils as well - or they do when they are lace.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Ferrara
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 01:35 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:49 PM

The Cousin It way indeed! The dog looks interested in the game.

Subject: RE: Shawl in Auction - Getaway $$
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 06:09 AM

LMAO. I am glad I asked!! Tks, jacqui and SinsIT!