Etana
My TestimonialsMay 3, 2008
Etana is a wonderful lady who stirs my imagination and allows me to dream. She's good people that makes me feel good about myself. {{hugs}}
April 11, 2006
Etana is the most supportive person! You are awesome! If you add anyone to your friends look no further.
September 1, 2005
A dancer, a mother, and a gracious southern woman with wonderful skills as a hostess! and she's got a beautiful smile. . ..Meeting women like Etana are one of the reasons I love this dance.
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Just more "Stuff"......
Somewhere in my tribe travels, there's a skirt idea - either I found it or someone else did - had this on my mind when I woke up this morning - don't have my notebook handy -
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 8:29 AM
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a version of mermaid / trumpet skirt just-above-knee-length straight skirt (slightly stretchy fabric ?velvet?)...zipper closure - this could be a store bought skirt, thrift store find or made from scratch - then randomly attach assorted floaty fabrics, various shapes, to the bottom of the straight skirt ... read more 
RennFaire...my garb - see photo
Sun, May 11, 2008 - 6:12 AM
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There were: ...a multitude of elf ears and thankfully, furry tails seemed to have gone out of style ...chiffon split leg harem pants ...fairy wings ...corsets so tight on well endowed ladies - so tight the *girls* formed a shelf - not round, but a flat shelf - now there's a look ...(recognizable and obvious) Halloween RennFaire costumes And not all of this seen on the paying guests. Our RennFaire has turned into a mid-year Halloween. I think t... read more
The plan is to go this Saturday - if the weather stays nice.
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 6:00 PM
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Pants - check Entari - check Tunic - check Shoes - check Hip Belt - check Veil Headdress - check Big handbag - check Nerve to wear it all - looking for it And for the fun of it, here's my *story*... I am called Etana. I am the daughter of an English scholar with a love of traveling. My mother died when I was quite young and, being of modest means and no other family, my father took me with him on his travels. I w... read more
I was working on the kidlets' stuff this weekend ((and something for me, of course)) and my sewing machine has stopped working!!
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 8:41 AM
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The shuttle assembly underneath the sewing plate is out of alignment with the needle shaft...the needle hits the edge of the shuttle - not the little slot thingy where it's supposed to go. Yep, I found out the hard way - bent needle. I've tried taking the assembly apart - cleaning it / oiling it - and putting it back together...needle still hits in the wrong ... read more
I've been here...and here...and here...
Re: hooded top like Unmata
(in Tribal Costuming)
oops - meant to finish the sentence...
"Anyway, take a look at "Discount Dance Supply" www.discountdance.com for some ideas of what to look for." discussion post on Thu, May 15, 2008 - 5:48 AM
Re: hooded top like Unmata
(in Tribal Costuming)
I've seen something similar at a dance clothing supply company on the 'net. It looks like they modified a ?tank hoodie?. Anyway, take a look at "Discount Dance Supply" www.discountdance.com.
discussion post on Thu, May 15, 2008 - 5:46 AM
Re: The Thread Killer....
(in The Everyday Bellydancer)
<<side note to Lisa -
You'll never find how the ants get in - trust me on this. I've just eliminated about 5, yes -5-, colonies in various parts of my house. They were so bad, they were coming out of the nail holes behind pictures! Get your ha... read more discussion post on Thu, May 15, 2008 - 5:39 AM
Re: Covering a Bra: A Costume Tutorial
(in Tribal Costuming)
It's fairly easy to slide the little tubes around - a little tougher if it's tight or a "grippy" type of fabric. It's one of those things you might have a dance-mate, or friend, check - just in case.
~E discussion post on Wed, May 14, 2008 - 10:28 AM
Re: Covering a Bra: A Costume Tutorial
(in Tribal Costuming)
Basha-
Helen's idea of *tubes* works good ((been there / done that ;-D )) - and - there's keeping the side strap stretched out while stitching your fabric to it - use whatever is handy that has the same measurment as your ribcage - I've heard m... read more discussion post on Wed, May 14, 2008 - 8:07 AM
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