(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
Get it while it's hot (this site doesn't archive its podcasts): http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20081002-1130a.mp3 Melvyn discusses the monumental impact of the Graeco-Arabic translation movement which began in the 8th century in Baghdad. His guests this week are Peter Adamson,Reader in Philosophy at King's College London; Amira Bennison, Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge; and Peter Pormann, Wellcome Trust Assistant Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. Continue reading Greco-Arabic Translation
Thanks to David Ymageur (I'm spelling that wrong somehow) – here's some Coronation pics… Her Majesty Gwen being sewn into her bliaut pre-Coronation ceremony. I'm holding up her arm, Maudey is doing the sewing, and talking to Mistress Wendy. His Majesty Seth is in the background. My tabletweaving is around Gwen's neck and cuff. (Hey mom – note the necklace! MANY compliments.) The rest of David's album is at: http://picasaweb.google.com/dmfricker/FallCoronation2008# (Of course the other pic of me is while I'm talking. Figures.) No, wait, here's one of me working on Friday night: And here's a link to the wonderful "Knights, … Continue reading Coronation pics
(For those unfamiliar with Atlanta, the High Museum is its major art museum.) Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum September 13, 2008 – January 4, 2009 Skyway Level, Stent Family Wing This exhibition consists of 35 medieval and renaissance masterpieces from one of the world’s finest collections. This internationally traveling exhibition of rare treasures from The Victoria and Albert Museum presents works dating from 300 to 1600 AD, many of which have never before traveled to the U.S. Following the tour, the works will be returned to newly-restored galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Highlights … Continue reading Medieval Treasures at the High
I have this camel saddle sitting around useless…it needs a new leather top. I have no idea what sort of culture/time I'd want to research for a camel saddle. Indian? (Pushkar Camel Festival) Googled "camel saddle 16th century". That could be cool. Judging from similar new 'camel saddle stools/chairs' for sale, and the label in French on the bottom, maybe this is a Moroccan object. That's okay, too…but now I need some motifs. Continue reading Camel Saddle Needs a Seat Cover
Hi all – Just a quickie to close some loops: My grandmother Myra died Aug 11. She was 85, had metastasized cancer and had wanted to go since 1995, when my grandfather Pi died. I'm doing okay – had a rough July and August, and just this week sort of turned a corner where the pain seems more distant. I'm not attending our local today/tomorrow because of her death – there's Stuff to move, and Labor Day weekend was the first good opportunity for everyone's schedules. A bit frustrating, because, as all of you know, I'd be in the thick … Continue reading Current events update: Gma, Gustav, and event schedule
Glad to elicit all those green monsters…er, congratulatory thoughts. I’m praying to go to Daggers & Hemlock, honestly, which is my local event! (I should be through all this by Coronation, and I still have the same sort of time for handwork – the green girdle is finished on time, and I’ll finish unplying silk tonight, I hope.) See here, at the beginning of July I took my 85-yr-old grandma for a haircut. She could walk just fine (with a steadying arm), carry on a loudish conversation for a long time, and was entirely the authoritative woman of high expectations, … Continue reading Never a good time…
I went to RUM last weekend – that’s Royal University of Meridies, held in Pulaski, TN this year. The trip coincided with a championship swim meet trip of my husband’s, so we drove up together, I dropped him off in Nashville, and then went off to play with Maudey for the weekend. I stayed with her and her family in a house straight out of Brothers Grimm, and Friday Mistress Una joined us for a trip to Sir’s Fabrics. In Fayetteville. Linen for $2/yard! Here’s my loot: A good deal of that is Not For Me. All blue, purpley-blue, red, … Continue reading Home from RUM
It is amazing what people think a teacher will use. Here we have seven plaster plaques, illustrating in medievalesque fashion, incarnations of the traditional Seven Deadly Sins. My husband brought these home from his school – he’s not sure where they came from. However, oddly, I really don’t want to live with them any longer. Would anyone like them? They’re all fitted with hardware for hanging on the wall. Shoot me an email and we’ll work out delivery. Continue reading What to do with the Seven Deadly Sins…?
This quarter’s list isn’t as long as ones past, but hey, at least it exists. In Spring 2008, I: Researched and constructed a Roman woman’s costume: Corinthian tunica, palla, and vittae Researched and began reproduction of 12thc brocaded tabletwoven bands Researched and tested tapestry-woven embellishment (clavi) for eventual Coptic tunic Attended Kingdom A&S; asked questions about stained-glass design and authority to approve; participated in Embroiderer’s Guild Salon Finished reading “Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings” Began reading “Magdalena and Balthesar: An Intimate Portrait of Life in 16thc Europe Revealed in the letters of a Nuremberg Husband and Wife” Commissioned … Continue reading A&S summary: 2nd quarter 2008