[Bryn-gwlad] Last call for linen order

[Lucia Digioia]

Holy cow, we're up to 41 yards... And this reminded me:

Seems like I heard someone mentioning a project for making Ansteorran 
surcoats for Gulf Wars. Fabrics-store.com has 20-yard bolts of IL019 (5.3oz, 
midweight, 59" wide) in several colors for $120 a bolt (= $6/yard plus 
shipping).  Is this an actual project that someone is in charge of, or just 
an idea that was being floated?  Twenty yards of 59" linen would make a lot 
of really fabulous surcoats.  It will not wear as well as something heavier 
like trigger, of course, but I think it's actually pretty sturdy stuff for 
its weight, it certainly is much cooler than trigger, it's more authentic, 
and (just as a bonus) it's gorgeous stuff to sew. Any interest, anyone? They 
do have both Black and Taxicab Yellow (looks just like it sounds), as well 
as a duller Cadmium Yellow.

Also, we have 10 yards of white IL020 (3.5oz, lightweight, 59" wide) spoken 
for. Anyone else interested in the perfect fabric for a smock, chemise, 
undertunic, or veil? If there is interest, I'll go ahead and get a 20-yard 
bolt of this too (same price, $120 for the bolt = $6/yard plus shipping), 
and peddle the remaining 10 yards at PiP.

Keep that email coming! Remember, I'm ordering tonight.  Cheers, --Lucia


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lucia Digioia" <vs_bryngwlad at ansteorra.org>
To: "Barony of Bryn Gwlad" <bryn-gwlad at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Bryn-gwlad] Last call for linen order


> Sorry, I guess I should have repeated the original message...
> ---------------
>     Folks, I'm going to place another linen order with fabrics-store.com.
>     If anyone else is interested in ordering, we will save on shipping
>     (last time we did a group order, it came to only a buck or two per
>     person) and I have a discount code or two lying around that might
>     work as well. 100% linen in weights from 3.5oz to 7.4oz can be
>     found at this URL:
> 
> http://www.fabrics-store.com/first.php?goto=fabric_type&menu=f&fabric_type=1
>
>     IL019 and IL081 are good mid-weights; IL020 is chemise-weight.
>     Be aware that their color reproduction is not the best. If the name
>     seems to conflict with the color you see, trust the name! (e.g.,
>     "bluebonnet" is a much darker blue than their photo would suggest)
>
>     I would like to get this order out quickly, so send an email with
>     the type (weight), color, and amount you want.
> ---------------
>
> I don't need payment up front, but I do need your FIRM commitment to pay 
> me
> as soon as the stuff gets here (which will be about 2-3 days if history is
> any guide). So, you need to tell me:
> - Type of fabric (IL019, IL081, 4C22, etc.)
> - Color
> - Yardage (in whole numbers, they don't do fractional yards)
> You should estimate a buck or two per yard in shipping. I will prorate
> shipping for the entire order over the number of yards you purchased. So, 
> if
> shipping for 25 yards is $15, and you bought 5 yards, you'll pay 5/25 (=
> 1/5) of $15 = $3 for shopping.
>
> I will place this order tonight (Thursday), so speak up now or hold your
> peace till the next time!
>