I suck as a journalist.  No event pictures AGAIN.  Had way too much fun (but not as much fun as Her Majesty the Slip-n-Slider). However, here's some Sewing and Shopping evidence! The trim is 4 yards of lovely soft rustic stuff, bought from Andrixus the trim merchant, which will be my 12thc ceinture…remember, I like to have a green belt appropriate to whatever placetime I'm dressed in! The token is for my champion to carry, since I have one now, and ought to conduct myself accordingly.  I like my black bee, though am pondering whether next time I embroider her … Continue reading Back from Gatalop

I am doing so much sewing I can't pause to photograph it.  Sorry. Ruffed partlet Tudor kirtle with tabs Shift with red embroidery Chausses Shirt Blue sidelaced gown Moss undergown Token for champion Tunic for Gefroi Tunic for Orlando Luceting – from this video Maybe I can get photos at Gatalop this weekend.  (I'm bringing a newbie who might be able to operate my Stupidly Easy camera for me.)  There will be spinning and weaving, too. ——————————in the meantime—————————– Silliness from Daan's high school students… These are responses to the following History of Drama test question: "What were bards and … Continue reading Secret skulking, attack troubadours and (bloody) minstrels…

(Margaret Northwode's younger daughter Rose has an awesome Skirt Nest in which to practice Jewelry Appreciation.) Entire zip file of all photos here, 27MB – unreviewed…they could all be awful.  (I had a wonderful time, but only about four hours sleep total.  More later, I hope.)  I really tried to get everyone, but I obviously didn't – congratulations to the new Heirs, Godwine and Francesca. Download 20081012_fall_crown_list_2008.zip Continue reading Fall Crown List