A Pair of Stories
Two songs, Towton’s Creek and Drink For a Scot’s Land, that demonstrate research and emotion in accordance my bardic pledge: to speak for those forgotten or ignored until all the songs are sung.
A French Hood, circa 1525
A complete French hood headress of multiple layers: coif, oreillette with creppin and nether billiment, hood with cornet, touret, and upper billiment, sewn by hand according to my theory of construction.
Three Accessories Woven with Silk
Silk was used for a variety of different accessories in Period. Here are three different items woven of silk on three different looms
Kikko Braid on the Marudai
A traditional Japanese kikko, or tortoise shell, pattern braided on the marudai.
10th Cent. Saxon/Norman Outfit
4 layer outfit for a noble lady of the Saxon/Norman era, including chemise, kirtle, surcoat, and accessories of embroidered veil and woven belt.
Blackwork Embroidery piece
The piece I have been working on is the Polychrome counted thread embroidery from the Jane Bostocke sampler, year 1598. I chose one portion of the sampler to work on.
11th Century Naalbind Accessories
Recreations of two extant 11th century accessories, the cap of St. Symeon from Trier, Germany in York stitch and mittens from a grave find in Eura, Finland in Oslo stitch.
Queen’s Horse Barding
Horse Barding fit for a Queen.
Apothecary in Minutiae
This is an examination into the Apothecary of the medieval period.
Newbie’s First Candles and Tapers
Inaugural entry into an Arts and Sciences competition, submitting 7th Century European Beeswax Candles and Liturgical Tapers