The confessions of a sock maniac

First: Gudrun Sjödén has the coolest shoes right now. They have lovely curved heels and come in burgundy, soft light teal, soft lilac and a lovely chocolate brown. I think they look just right for me, but I tried them on and they were very hard and uncomfortable in the sole. Maybe if one added an extra sole. I really shouldn't wear shoes without my specially made soles anyway, but they are so pretty and I want a pair of shoes with heels. I don't have any I can wear. But it's anyway too much ( a little over 100$) for shoes that I can't be sure to use a lot.
While we're at the feet department I must confess that I'm getting obsessed with socks/stockings. I visit Sock Dreams web site every day and only sheer willpower has stopped me from ordering any yet. Yesterday I was so near, but decided to go through my socks/stockings/tights drawer and see what fits, what has got holes etc. I threw away some tights with holes in them and put some that are too small/short but otherwise good in a bag for my sister since she's smaller than I am.

My depression is still there, but more in the background. I didn't read much yesterday, but today I will tackle Duby's The three orders. Feudal society imagined seriously. It is a really interesting book so it shouldn't be so hard.

Sewing and anticipation

Monika (amonik) and Åsa from our medieval group were here to sew and socialize this afternoon. Monika worked on a very nice cardigan and I helped her with a new sleeve pattern for a cotehardie. I had sort of planned to start on my "garter belt" (it's a bit more structured and longer than the average garter belt) next time Monika and I was going to sew but didn't feel up to making new patterns. Instead I made sock garters from button hole elastic. White elastic with blue buttons and black elastic with pink buttons. The white looked so-so, but the black are really cute.
My next plan, apart from felling seams on the Tudor kirtle, is to make a petticoat from silk charmeuse to wear under those of my skirts that doesn't have a built-in lining. I just started cutting the pieces. It will be knee-length and I will probably wear it with some of my lined skirts too for warmth. Silk is so nice and warm.Åsa was working on a 16th century corset in red and gold brocade. I'm sure it will look gorgeous when it's finished and I'm happy if I can drag someone more into the 16th century.

Since I don't live a wild and crazy life filled with parties and adventure I look forward to going to Norway on a conference on Monday a little more than is reasonable and think a lot of what clothes to pack etc. It is usually as damp in Oslo as it is in Göteborg, but colder, hence the silk petticoat. And wool stockings.