August Update and Schedule

Greetings,

Time for a quick update as we get ready to head out into the great Northwest again. We have added Kumoricon in Portland, Oregon for Labor Day weekend.

Ye Merry Greenwood Faire was, once again, wonderful. We had a shaded spot under the trees with views of the Seattle Knights and the river. The thermometer topped out at 105 degrees, but the company was good, sales were brisk and I had enough helpers to be able to eat meals on a regular schedule. We used some of our parasols and fans to keep from melting and drank lots of water. I borrowed a Panther period pavilion for a test run and it worked great, so you can expect to find us in larger quarters next season. The stilt man somehow got all 10 feet or whatever of himself under the center of the pavilion but requested taller sides next year! I am happy to say that there are 7' sides on the pavilion I have on order.

I did LOTS of sewing in July, including trying out some new ideas that had been floating around in my head. Life is always better when I can be more creative. I made major inroads into my stash of yummy fabrics so be sure to come see us if you get a chance. We now have many sizes, colors and styles of shirts and breeches. These are great for re-enactment even if your idea of re-enactment means being Captain Jack. I couldn't resist trying out some of the new corset fabrics so I squeezed a couple of those in between custom orders. And dresses. And capes and cloaks. And dance skirts and harem pants. And.... but don't take my word for it, come try them on at an event! I restocked the ruffled skirts, boots and hats annnnnddd we have many new Asian clothing items. Don't forget to try on one of the eared fleece hats, just in case you end up on an anime panel at your next convention. These are custom-made, one-of-a-kind from Kaia!

The web site upgrade is coming along well. We needed a few drawings so I talked to my friend, Laura Givens, about art. Well, one thing led to another and we now have some wonderful original art by Laura for thematic logo and for mail outs. Oh yeah, and for the website. To experience Laura's art, go to her website at www.storesonline.com/site/581321/. She also sells at www.cafepress.com/lauragivensart/. Of course, when we were showing off the art at brunch today, someone (you know who you are!) asked how soon the t-shirts would be available. Oy oy oy. Maybe this fall? I like the idea, but the fabric stash is calling me. Jane, it says, I want to be a cloak, please let me grow into the gown I was meant to be, feel me fondle me. Oh wait that could have been another voice. And you thought Stephen King was creepy.

Below is a list of our upcoming events and travel. If you would like more information on parties or events, or would like to find out if we carry a special item you are looking for, please email us at SeamsLikeMagik@aol.com or call us at 303-549-7568 (10 AM-10PM Mountain time).

Hope to see you soon! I love the Northwest but it will be great to be back in Denver in October for NDK and MileHiCon. (subliminal message brought to you by the MileHiCon Dealers Room Minion. Visit the dealers room. Often. Buy shiny things and pretty things and strange things, buy many, buy, buy, buy)

Bye for now
Jane
Jane Campbell, Designer/OwnerSeams Like Magik

AUGUST 2006
8/5-6 Washington Renaissance Fantasy Festival, Gig Harbor, Washington
http://www.washingtonrenfaire.com/
8/12-13 Washington Renaissance Fantasy Festival, Gig Harbor, Washington
8/19-20 Washington Renaissance Fantasy Festival, Gig Harbor, Washington

SEPTEMBER 2006
9/2-4 Kumoricon, Anime convention, Portland, OR http://www.kumoricon.com/
9/30-10/1 Great Plains Renaissance Festival, Wichita Kansas
http://www.greatplainsrenfest.com/index.htm

OCTOBER 2006
10/6-8 Nan Desu Kan, Anime Convention, Denver, Colorado. http://www.ndk.cc/
10/27-28 MileHiCon Science Fiction Convention, Denver, Colorado. http://milehicon.org/