Well my search for props began yesterday when I found myself at two different material retailers. I seemed to walk for a good hour in search of the right material. I did find some interesting fabrics; but I am not quite sure what I am looking at!
I gave up after an hour at each store and headed home for a well earned cup of green tea!
The search continued today (Sunday) for those elusive props needed to ensure my project did not fail. This time it was not material I was looking for, but objects of heavier weight.
First; we (my husband and I) went to the local market in search of an old cast iron for ironing your clothes; although of course we could not find one. Instead I bought a lovely trinket box for $4 and a souvenir Eiffel Tower for a $1. The search then continued at the Mill Markets in Ballarat, but unfortunately no luck! We then headed for the large Antique Centre in Humffray Street North to no avail.
By this time my stomach was crying out for food so we headed for Craig's Hotel for some lunch and then a cuppa. When we were almost on our last legs we headed to a crammed but incredibly interesting antique store in Lydiard Street North; at last we were successful!
I was able to find all that I was looking for: an antique cast iron;a wooden washboard; and a 'Wee-Willie-Winkie' candlestick holder! Above all the man at the store was extremely helpful and I got a discount too!
So, at this stage all I need to do is somehow interpret the pattern and get sewing! Above all it was a fun day searching through the mounds of antique items to find what I needed.
My tired legs and sore feet tell me it was a productive day! My husband; well he is stretched out in his recliner snoozing!
The Jane Austen Experience is one step closer!
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