A Bonnet to Trim

Unbelievably, we are coming to the end of Conversations with Jane.  We put the final touches on Pride and Prejudice and in two weeks we will wrap the study up.  Our activity for Pride and Prejudice?  Bonnets.  In the words of Lydia, "Look here, I have bought this bonnet.  I do not think it is very pretty; but I thought I might as well buy it as not.  I shall pull it to pieces as soon as I get home, and see if I can make it up any better."  Only Tori's bonnet came with something actually on it, the others were plain and waiting to see if it could be made "up any better."    

We met at Sharon's for tea. She had some beautiful, bright decorations out with flowers from Tori's birthday.  Elizabeth, Skyeler, Calleigh, and Victoria

We spent some time sharing blog projects and doing a group word activity.  The girls had to think of their top ten words that described Pride and Prejudice.  They had trouble narrowing it down to just ten :) Once they eliminated the duplicates, they were able to make the word art.  Elizabeth has already posted the final project.  

We moved down to the basement so the girls could spread out and begin making something of their bonnets.  It turns out that one afternoon was not nearly enough time.  Tori's bonnet came with some ribbon around it.  Elizabeth and Skyeler's were plain.  The girls had brought home leftover fabric from their dresses to possibly use on their bonnets.  As you can see in the middle picture, Elizabeth and Skyeler got a little carried away.  No girls, we are not beekeepers but Regency ladies.  You will have to stay tuned for the finished product.

Calleigh chose not to do a bonnet.  She had fun video taping the abundant silliness. 


As usual, enjoy the blog projects and stay tuned for our wrap up.  


~Angel