Month: September 2008

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Why yes, I handsew most of my garb…

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Yesterday I finished the new linen/cotton blend shift – I went rather nuts with decorative flat-felling on all the seams…red binkies *everywhere*.   It's ostensibly for under the chestnut Tudor kirtle, though I don't think that flat-felled embroiderish running stitch is very Tudor.  However, it looks nice, and since I must spoil myself with beautiful underwear *always*, and am not particularly interested in late period, that's that.  I can certainly wear it under the teal Gothic kirtle too.  We shall see if it's any more comfortable than the all-cotton one, or the all-linen one. The chestnut Tudor kirtle still needs tabs … Continue reading Why yes, I handsew most of my garb…

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Coronation pics

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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

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Trim done!

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(I don't know why that last post showed up twice.  Perhaps the exhibit is That Good.) (cheap pen for scale) So here's the other piece of tabletweaving I'm doing for HH Gwen's robes.  I like this stuff, even though it's INCREDIBLY SLOW when compared to other ways to embellish clothing.  And the silk is very fine, and now I understand why Maudey was interested in using No. 5 Japan thread rather than No. 7 – getting the thicker metal strand to bend precisely where you want it to is a bit tough. Thus the silver blips in the back not … Continue reading Trim done!

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Medieval Treasures at the High

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(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