Researched natural dyes
Started reconstruction of kirtle from Durer’s "Portrait of a Young Furleger with Her Hair Up"
Researched anti-fungal medications
Composed heraldic device for submittal
Determined name for submittal
Researched period woodworking devices
Constructed a Germanic Hemd: linen, handsewn, with linen thread, smocked.
Experimented with spinning flax into linen
Attended Kingdom A&S: took class on storytelling, and taught wool spinning
Constructed a leather watchcover with deer leather and sinew
Constructed a Scottish Saffron Shirt: linen, handsewn, with linen thread pulled from the fabric,
pieced and embroidered according to period description
Found sources for looking at digital facsimilies of rare period books
Researched and discussed period dances
Participated in public demos: demonstrated carding wool, spinning with wheel and with
drop spindle, and rigid heddle loom
Researched cheesemaking
Acquired 4-harness loom
Gathered herbal dyestuffs from my garden and others’ garden
Researched and began trying tablet weaving; demonstrated technique to local weaver’s guild
Researched distaff designs
Discussed the function and usefulness of entering A&S competitions with various
experienced SCAdians