New cap

After a year with a cap that was plain and much too small, I followed that directions in Fitting and Proper and apparently my head is much bigger than the ladies of the 18th century, I finally made a new hat.
I went with the pleated one, the construction was pretty simple. I have pleated so much at this point that I no longer mark off the 1 inch marks.

To cheat or not to cheat, that is the question

Having my first season under my waistband tapes I feel the urge to expand my wardrobe. I feel that I really must have a silk quilted petticoat, although completely inaccurate for the rugged western Virginia frontier I think the public would enjoy seeing a bit of variety. I began to research the different patterns and discovered that I'm really not a quilter, plus with being a single mom working full time while going to grad school I just do not have the time. So what's a girl to do? I think this girl will cheat and buy a quilted blanket or throw from target and make it a petticoat. I mean who will know the difference? I really do want to tackle the project but I feel the need for instant gratification, so off to target I go in search of my quilted petticoat.
The more research I do on quilted petticoats the more I want one for my closet. Looking at the different patterns used makes me want to start quilted stay, which may be a better idea since it would not take as long to complete. If I only had another one of me to do all this sewing.