1438. It is supposed that a broom placed behind the door will keep off
witches.
Bruynswick, N.Y.

1439. To burn the stub of a broom or break a sugar-bowl, means a quarrel.
Westport, Mass.

1440. A spark seen on a candle or lamp when the light is extinguished
means the receipt of a letter.
St. John, N.B., and Salem, Mass.

1441. Wet the finger and touch the letter on the candle. If it come off
on the finger, it means a letter for you.
Maine.

1442. The letter in the candle will face the one for whom the letter is
to be. If the little snuff bud is bright, it means a letter.
Northern Ohio.

1443. If the candle is sooty, or shows a spark in the wick on blowing
out, it is a sign that a letter is on its way.

1444. If chairs become entangled (legs interlaced, etc.), it means a
quarrel.
Bathurst, N.B.

1445. If you choke (food gets in the windpipe), it means some one has
told lies about you.
Cape Breton.

1446. It is a sign of good old-fashioned economy to use up a dish-cloth
until it can be put into your mouth.
Massachusetts.

1447. If a door opens of itself, it is supposed to indicate the presence
of a spirit, usually one of the family.
Massachusetts.

1448. It is unlucky to name a child after a dead child of the family.
Newfoundland.

1449. If you begin keeping house with many in the family, it is a sign
that you will always have a large family or houseful.
Ohio.

1450. If a wood fire snaps and sparkles, each time it does indicates the
receipt of a letter.
Peabody, Mass.

1451. One of the negro superstitions was that when the fire burned with a
blue flame, it was the devil seeking to speak to them. A handful of salt
would make him go away.
Alabama.

1452. Sweep the floor after dark, you'll see sickness before morning.

1453. If while eating you drop food on the floor, it is a sign that some
one is telling lies about you.
Cape Breton.

1454. Food dropped on the floor by one signifies that some one grudges
you it.
Common in the United States.

1455. Do not change your place at table; it is very unlucky.
New York, N.Y.

1456. If you keep changing your furniture to different places, you'll be
poor.
Massachusetts.

1457. Not drinking the whole contents of a glass or cup means
disappointment.
Westport, Mass.

1458. If sooty bubbles form and blacken on the wick in a lamp burning
whale oil, each bubble indicates the receipt of a letter.
Peabody, Mass.

1459. When sparks are seen on the bottom of the tea-kettle, it is a sign
that folks are going home from meeting.
New Hampshire and Boxford, Mass.

1460. Sparks flying from a fire mean letters; the number of the sparks is
the number of the letters.
Boston, Mass.

1461. If a spark or sparks jump out of the fire and hit you or come
towards you, it is a sign some one has a spite or grudge against you.
Bathurst, N.B.

1462. Two spoons given to one person denotes that that person will have
two homes before the year is out.
Chestertown, Md.

1463. The tea-kettle suddenly singing means news.
Patten, Me.  

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.

 

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.

 

Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.

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