The
TPF was born one unforgettable night in an AOL chat room in October
1997, brainchild of Lolly and Arriande and an unknown third
party...Then Arri (a.k.a. yours truly, Tess the Midnight Muse
webmistress) created a folder in the AOL Pagan Message Boards, and just look
what happened:
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Subj:
Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 04:08:20 EDT
From:
Arriande
Welcome
to the folder of The Temple of Pleasant Fabrics, often mistakenly
referred to as the "Church of Satin." The appellation
"Church of Satin" has been thrust upon us erroneously by
our enemies, and in fact illustrates a profound misunderstanding of
our central theology. Our purpose is to worship and commune with
*several* types of fabric, not just one.
Initiation
rites are secret, naturally, but include being caressed by fellow
Temple members after being wrapped loosely in silk. For divination,
we use the patterns in dotted-swiss and plaid flannel. The whisper of
satin and the rustle of taffeta are mimicked with great effect in our
chants and sacred songs, and our most moving ritual is The Holy Rite
of Old Velvet in Candlelight.
Be
warned that the TPF is not a "white light" or "snowy
cotton" organization. If crossed, we will not hesitate to attack
our enemies with the Hex of Burlap, the Polyester Bind, and the Curse
of Bally Acrylic.
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Subj:
Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 07:50:58 EDT
From:
WindWeaver
Chuckle,
a major contribution to the "weave" of truth, I applaud
your efforts and willingly contribute to the "thread" of
your belief, adding my "dyeing" influence to the
"fold" of your temple and I bring the blessings of the
"Great Horned Sheep" from your woolly brothers, and also
the blessings of the "Many Horned Cashmere".
Many
good and exotic "bolts" to you,
Marion
Skydancer
Keeper
of the Sacred Wooly Mammoth Peni
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Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 10:01:42 EDT
From:
Raven00013
Ackkkkkk,
get thee to a punnery!!!!!!!!!!! You should all be drawn and colored
for this!!!!!!!!!!
<<Initiation
rites are secret, naturally, but include being caressed by fellow
Temple members after being wrapped loosely in silk.>>
Where
do I sign up?
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Subj:
Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 11:09:46 EDT
From:
RSchroff
I
have some concerns about whether I could fit within weave of your Temple
Although
I get glimmers from Satin--well
sometimes
I feel drawn to--to Linen.
Would
this be incompatible?
Renee
( a concerned novice)
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Subj:
Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 12:47:43 EDT
From:
DRUIDGRL
I
am concerned by the current trend I see withing the pagan community
in our seeming migration towards using the flashier "synth"
fabrics and are abandoning the traditional natural fibers. After all,
we have all witnessed the tragedy of what happens when those durn
synthetic sleeves are dragged across a sacred flame. Poof! Suddenly
the ceremonial robes are turned into a smoking midriff tank top. And
since we are on the subject, can anyone please tell me why sheep
don't shrink in the rain?? Will someone please tell that priestess
that horizontal stripes on her robe are just making her butt look
HUGE??? A little fashion magick can go a long way. Where did I put
those silver and gold lame mules?
::::clicking
away on her stiletto heels to find the bubble gum pink nail polish
to finish the her toe nails::::::
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Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 15:00:51 EDT
From:
Chissy1
<<
And since we are on the subject, can anyone please tell me why sheep
don't shrink in the rain?? >>
<G>
They would if you stuck them in a hot dryer!
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Subj:
Re:Welcome!
Date:
97-10-17 16:01:35 EDT
From:
Twinkelynn
Does
anyone have a Spell for evoking love of doing laundry? E-mail me, quick!
(Twink~~Tongue
firmly planted in cheek)
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Subj:
Linen
Date:
97-10-17 17:47:47 EDT
From:
Arriande
<<I
have some concerns about whether I could fit within weave of your
Temple ... Although I get glimmers from Satin--well sometimes I feel
drawn to--to Linen. Would this be incompatible?
Renee
( a concerned novice)>>
Ultimately,
communion with the Divine (and, by logical extension, the sensation
of whether or not a Fabric is Pleasant) is highly personal and
subjective. The pantheon of Pleasant Fabrics is broad and various,
and we may pick and choose from among these Fabrics as we each see
(or feel) fit. Certain unquestionably demonic fabrics, however --
regardless of the dubious suffering-is-pleasure approach -- will
remain anathema in our Temple.
In
short, enjoy your linen with a clear conscience. It is not an easy
path you have chosen, but there are valuable lessons to be learned in
the struggles you will undergo to keep things wrinkle-free.
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Subj:
Re:Linen
Date:
97-10-17 17:53:40 EDT
From:
RBCF Argus
I'm
not sure I "cotton" to the idea behind this folder. It
sounds like someone is trying to pull the wool over our eyes.
Argus,
a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist :::ducking:::
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Subj:
Satin
Date:
97-10-17 19:37:18 EDT
From:
BayouGodes
Finaly
a place where my love for the Goddess and my passion for black satin
is able to be expressed fully! Thank you Temple of Pleasant Fabrics.
Blessings,
Aradia.
Who
likes the feel of black satin.Yummy!
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Subj:
Re:Satin
Date:
97-10-17 21:33:12 EDT
From:
Speedquail
the
supreme deities of satinism are the fates, who spin, weave, and cut
the weave of life, as well as any other deities associated with
weaving and clothmaking. some sacred tools of satinism: the measuring
stick - air - for analytically meting out the sacred fabric of life;
the scissors: for cutting the weave into its appropriate pieces
(related both to the practical realm of the worship of fabrics and to
higher spiritual realities).
sewing
the seeds of wisdom,
aase
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Subj:
Re:Linen
Date:
97-10-17 22:03:45 EDT
From: RSchroff
<<In
short, enjoy your linen with a clear conscience. It is not an easy
path you have chosen, but there are valuable lessons to be learned in
the struggles you will undergo to keep things wrinkle-free. >>
I
Am Sew excited! Maybe this is my path..
maybe
the pattern of my life will fit here!!!
At
least i can iron linen. Last time I tried it with Satin it burnt!
But
perhaps with experience I will master this art as well
Goddess
willing
Sr
Renee (Sr=Sewster)
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Subj:
Re:Linen
Date:
97-10-17 23:14:40 EDT
From:
Brbart1213
Aaarrrggghhhh!
You are *all* a bunch of silly sew-and-sews! Love it!
Bright
Bastings--uh--Blessings
Brother
Bartholomew
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