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Block printing on fabric in period

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From SCA_NaturalDyes, Yahoo!Group: > >Someone just contacted me, asking for resources and other information > >on period practices in painting embellishments on garments- > >specifically in the late 1300's / early 1400's. He wishes to block- > >print a cotehardie and wants any good resources available on how to do > >this in the most period way possible. He is also open to any advice. I > >told him I'd ask here because the research some of you do is just > >staggering. Any suggestions? — Flavia > > > Try chapter X and the first part of chapter XIIII … Continue reading Block printing on fabric in period

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Northern Europe non-apron garb question

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I'm still pondering Fancy Event Garb, for the eventual production of pictures to talk over.  A and I really need to resolve some sort of approach.  As he's way ahead of me in simple accumulation, I'm concentrating on myself at present. Who would know about non-Viking-apron clothing for early period northwestern Europe? I've been looking at the Book of Kells, and they all seem to be wearing leines and brats, as described by this site: "The léine (pronounced /lay'-nuh/) in early Ireland in early depictions (between 5th and 12th century CE) is a long smock-like garment made of linen, not … Continue reading Northern Europe non-apron garb question

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Back from Gatalop

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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

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Secret skulking, attack troubadours and (bloody) minstrels…

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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…

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Fall Crown List

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(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

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Greco-Arabic Translation

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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

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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