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"The Temple
of Pleasant Fabrics" cont.
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Subj: Re:Broche
Date: 97-10-20
18:52:39 EDT
From: Broceliand
>>As a
novice I feel obligated to inform my elders about Broce's activities
in another folder. She State[d she] wore PLAID. (see African American
folder in Fellowship) I have never seen plaid Satin!<<
Renee, thanks for
the concern but we are NOT all cut from the same cloth.. In fact when
I was a girl, my plaid was taffetta, which makes such a lovely sound,
with a velvet bodice. These days, my plaid is wool, glorious wool, to
which other paeans have been sung in the folder.
Broce (who still
remembers the sound of plaid taffetta well, though she does try to
block the visual memory)
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Subj: A little something..
Date: 97-10-20
19:40:34 EDT
From: XVarious2
..for you to ponder..
I hear, very
often, pagans refering to Versace, Di, and Mother Teresa as the
Maiden, Mother, and Crone. well, think on this.
Versace worked
with designer clothing
Di wore designer clothing
M. Teresa had
forsaken designer clothing.
Is it a sign? I
doubt it.
D, who can't sew
for her life.
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Subj: Re: Monofilamenterianism
Date: 97-10-20
20:22:23 EDT
From: Quiltasaur
And the Goddess
Fabrica spake and said
"blessed
are the piecemakers for they shall be warm."
Quiltasaur - the
gentle blanket lizard
Keeper of the
Righteous Fabric
Devotee of the
Goddess Calicoina
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Subj: Re:A little something..
Date: 97-10-20
22:18:42 EDT
From: WandrinYew
<<..for you
to ponder.. Versace, Di, and Mother Teresa .. Is it a sign? I doubt it.>>
well, either you
are right, or you are wrong. if your are right, then it is either
significant, or it's not. ;)
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Subj: Re:Web page
for new tradition
Date: 97-10-20
22:46:17 EDT
From: RSchroff
Anyone see that
BAt flying around the closets ..... Would be a great mascot!
Renee
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Subj: Clarifications
Date: 97-10-21
00:43:54 EDT
From: Arriande
Fellow Celebrants
of the Temple of Pleasant Fabrics,
I see I must
clarify a bit regarding this new, I mean ancient, tradition. While
there is a special guild set aside for those adepts of the mysterious
magick of sewing, one need not be able to sew to be part of the
Temple of Pleasant Fabrics.
The TPF is for all
who enjoy the vast pantheon of Pleasant Fabrics, whether said fabric
is used for clothing, upholstery, wall decoration, bed covering, or
in more imaginative ways. Anyone who has merely walked through a
fabric store and surreptitiously stroked a bolt or two has felt the
primal and powerful lure of Pleasant Fabrics.
The sensual
enjoyment of Pleasant Fabrics is primarily tactile and visual, of
course, but our Temple has room for all fabric sensualists -- from
those who delight in that enchanting taffeta rustle to those who love
the smell of a wool sweater on a firelit winter evening. (Out of
respect for their well-shrouded secrets, I choose not to supply an
example for those who explore the deeper mysteries of the remaining
sense in relation to fabric.)
The theological
debate over natural versus synthetic is a difficult one, and I
reserve judgment in favor of the subjective-interpretation theory.
Arriande,
Velvetic Priestess
and Tapestry Devotee,
Guild of
Those-Who-Are-Able-To-Sew-A-Button-On (Sort Of),
Temple of Pleasant Fabrics.
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Subj: Moths and mothballs
Date: 97-10-21
00:45:20 EDT
From: Mouuze
Wouldnt moths be
more fitting as the symbol of this newest traditon?
bats are more for
bell freys..grin
although i wonder
arent mothballs the incense to fabric..
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Subj: Re:Moths and mothballs
Date: 97-10-21
05:14:44 EDT
From: WillowMac
I cast my vote
emphatically against everything to do with moths and mothballs.
You take the
arsenic and I'll take the old lace,
Willow
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Subj: TPF missive/CONTEST!
Date: 97-10-21
14:26:37 EDT
From: Lollypin
Greetings Divas,
This
missive is to inform you of the official position taken by the Temple
of Pleasant Fabrics in regards to mothballs. Mothballs, like all good
toxins, serve a powerful and righteous purpose when properly
utilized. In light of the service provided, their odor may be
forgiven. However, their nomination as Official Incense is hereby declined.
The Temple
encourages experimentations with satchets and perfumes, and
therefore, we would like to invite all members, neophytes and adepts
alike, to submit nominations for the Official Temple Incense.
Well pass
the tiaras.....it's a pageant!!!
Please post
suggestions here for review by all members. The final decision will
be made by the co-founders of the temple, Arriande, myself, and our
silent 3rd partner if we can find them again. The winner will receive
the honor of designating the official Fabric of the Year, including
color, which shall be forwarded with official TPF sanctions to every
major fashion magazine we don't snicker at.
Along with
your nomination for Official Temple Incense we ask that you please
include a brief statement in support of your choice. The following is
an example, and my own nomination:
Reporter: What do
you wear [to] bed?
Marilyn Monroe:
Chanel No.5
(hence, I nominate
Chanel No.5 for actually being a fabric) (also, I dig numbers)
Thank you brothers
and sisters in the satin. Have fun =)
Sorer Lolly
Marquise De Suede,
High Priestess of the Hipboot
Ordo Templi Stiletto
Temple of Pleasant Fabrics
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Subj: Re:TPF missive/CONTEST!
Date: 97-10-21
15:47:42 EDT
From: Heggaia
Lavender, of course.
It goes with old
lace, is a moth repellent that doesn't repel people, and is just
generally good magic. A mix of rosemary and lavender is one of the
most ecologically sound sachets for fabric storage that you can
concoct. It compells the inhaler to remember the good old days
(Rosemary, that's for remembrance..)
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Subj: Celebrity fabrickians
Date: 97-10-21
18:45:17 EDT
From: Xirene
There has been
much ado about whether certain celebrities are (or are not) devotees
of the Temple and its orders...
But to be certain,
a true believer is Madonna, who came out of the sewing basket with
that most wonderful hymn, "Material Girl".
Soror Xirene
who loves this
folder sew much
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Subj: Re:TPF missive/CONTEST!
Date: 97-10-21
22:23:43 EDT
From: Branwynsf
I would like to
submit Lavendar and Cedar for the official Temple Incense. The
fragrant flowery scent of Lavendar mixed with the woodsy aroma of
Cedar repel moths and keep my most precious vintage silks, woolens,
velvets, and lace safe from harm!
B*B
Branwyn Battenburg
Lady of the Lace Grove
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Subj: regarding synthetics...
Date: 97-10-22
01:28:49 EDT
From: Morkeleb1
I have read
through all of these posts and have noticed a decided bias against
synthetics, which I would like to protest. While I agree that such
synthetics as polyester were perverted and corrupted during that dark
and dismal period known as the 70's, from whence the evil leisure
suit made its most unwholesome apperance, let us not forget that even
the chemicals from which synthetics are made come from, and are a
natural part of the Earth.
It is not these
simple chemicals which are evil, but rather it is the misguided use
to which they are put that is evil. The same chemicals which are
combined in vile ways to produce the dreaded leisure suit, PROPERLY
mixed have been used to produce beautiful artificial furs, thus
providing a fashionable alternative to the senseless slaughter of
innocent creatures solely for human vanity. Not to mention that
synthetic fabrics are used to create the spiritually up-lifting and
long lasting beauty that is Old Glory (the only thing I know of that
can make the colors red, white & blue look like they actually go together!).
So, my fellow
Fabricites, do not heap your disdain on the helpless synthetics.
Rather use the skills our Goddess has given us to redeem the
syntheitcs and ensure that they are never used for evil purposes again!
Morkeleb the Black
(who likes the
feel of a red, silk-lined leather thong)
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Subj: Re:TPF missive/CONTEST!
Date: 97-10-22
12:28:31 EDT
From: Liadan97
Cedar also makes
an excellent Serge protector!
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Subj: Re:Contest
Date: 97-10-22
15:33:50 EDT
From: Fae Luna
My personal
favorite is cinniammon, ginger, frankincence & myrhh. It's
delightful. Also gives PROTECTION against any intruding varmints and
yet provides for MATERIAL wealth!!
In laughter
FaeLuna
PoTPT-Hectaflabbogian
aka Real Real Real and a founding member
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Subj: Re:regarding synthetics...
Date: 97-10-22
15:35:04 EDT
From: Fae Luna
I simply adore velour
I implore we use
it more!
In light, laughter
and stiches
FaeLuna
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Subj: Re:Contest
Date: 97-10-22
16:27:19 EDT
From: Summer9460
I'm definately
going to have to go with cedar and lavender. After all, that
wonderful place where I do all my rituals with Pleasant Fabrics is in
that hallowed room I call to my non-Fabrickal friends the Cedar Closet.
Blessings in both
synthetic and natural,
Summer
Grand High Poo-Bah
of Something or Another
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