Nearly done
So close to being finished. And then, only three shields to go.
A&S 50, A&S 50 Largesse, Bryn Gwlad, Embroidery, Fiber Arts
November 2012
A&S 50, A&S 50 Largesse, Bryn Gwlad, Embroidery, Fiber Arts
Goblet
The first shield is nearly done. It went from this, to this: to this: in a matter of days. It’s actually even further along the path to the finish line. The top right quadrant is filled, with a pretty cream color. I just have to do the last quarter and then outline everything with a
A&S 50, A&S 50 Largesse, Bryn Gwlad, Embroidery, Fiber Arts
Shields
Setting up a new embroidery project. These will be the coats of arms for the current and former Baron and Baroness of my SCA group. Her Excellency commissioned me to make them, to be added to the Baronial cloaks. My goal is to have them finished by Christmas.
Early Period, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Viking
Viking Seams
Viking women would decorate the seams of their garments both to tack down the seam allowances and to create visual interest along the major lines of their garments. Some of the stitches used were delightfully intricate. I had trouble with one, until I sat down with the instructor of a class on them and made