Well, since you first diverted me to Needlenthread--I have been following her and I had read the first article and was fascinated. I just can't imagine wanting to wear bugs but then again--bugs terrify me, don't mind mice or snakes but bugs will give me the heeby-jeebies every time.

I know I'm famous (term used lightly ) for finding obsolete and unimportant facts, why so aptly named "Huntly-Brinkly" in the 1970's --- but here is another tid bit harvested from Needle and Thread blog that just fascinated me.

http://www.needlenthread.com/2007/11/preparing-beetle-wings-for-embroidery.html

And after reading THAT, a reader of that blog led me to this piece of history, and possible employment as a historical reconstructionist...........yeah, well, maybe not! But still fascinating.

http://www.pasthorizons.com/index.php/archives/03/2011/the-archaeology-of-a-dress

Hope you enjoy too!

Lynn