This needlework piece is part of my ongoing exploration of different medieval embroidery styles. A full explanation of the project can be found here. A post discussing how I drafted this pattern and the stitches/materials used can be found here. I have had so much fun stitching this year. I have learned so many new… Continue reading November: Caterpillar
Author: Scolastica
Scolastica is a Scadian living in the Barony of Bhakail who enjoys sewing, embroidering, cooking, and woolgathering.
November: Padded Work
As you may have read in the finishing of my Reticella piece, September and October were rough months for me. And reticella was difficult. Drawing my threads from the fabric rather than doing a punto in aria design took many more hours than anticipated. And thus, I am sick of white linen and want to… Continue reading November: Padded Work
September: Reticella, the finished piece
A blog describing how I chose this pattern and some historical background on reticella can be found here. These last few months have been difficult on a personal level. I lost one of my biggest patrons due to illness, one of my best friend received devastating health related news, and the plague continues on despite… Continue reading September: Reticella, the finished piece
Inky Experiments 3: Shading the Underdrawing
This post is part of a series of practical experiments regarding marking under drawings for embroidery. An introduction to this project can be found here. Practical Experiment: Shaded Underdrawing After completing these experiments I had further questions: How easy is it to use this ink over prick and pounce markings? How does solid Gum Arabic compare… Continue reading Inky Experiments 3: Shading the Underdrawing
Inky Experiment 2: Prick and Pounce
This post is part of a series of practical experiments regarding marking under drawings for embroidery. An introduction to this project can be found here. Practical Experiment: Pattern Transfer In my first experiment I produced a ink I think could have potentially been used by artists preparing fabrics for embroiderers. In that experiment I free… Continue reading Inky Experiment 2: Prick and Pounce
Inky Experiment 1: Ink Recipes
This post is part of a series of practical experiments regarding marking under drawings for embroidery. An introduction to this project can be found here. Practical Experiment: Ink Recipes To test these different ideas and search for the most ideal ink for embroideries I decided I would perform several experiments with both vine charcoal and… Continue reading Inky Experiment 1: Ink Recipes
September: Needle Lace
Needle lace was the first new thing I learned at my first event in the SCA. I learned a little needle lace edging for a handkerchief (that is yet unfinished, alas). But it lead to the creation of this beautiful bunny: A needle Lace Bunny Now, the casual embroiderer might ask "What is going on… Continue reading September: Needle Lace
August: St. Catherine in her Golden Splendor
There have been four posts thus far about this tiny needle case. In the first, I discussed my plans for the needle case including drafting the pattern and selection of materials. In the second I marveled at how long a split stitch face takes to stitch. In the third, I discussed in detail the way… Continue reading August: St. Catherine in her Golden Splendor
August: Goldwork
When I started my little Saint Catherine needle case I knew she would be a lot of work. So I suppose it makes sense she should be broken up into two months. This month I will be working on the goldwork of her gown. Progress thus far on Saint Catherine From looking at the Bowden… Continue reading August: Goldwork
Lacis: Starts and Stops
Lacis is hard. Its difficult to wrap your head around. My best advice is to do a bunch of samples before you start. Practice twists and turns. Then do a small piece like one of my flowers. And don't be afraid to get this far and start over. My first attempt at a flower Because… Continue reading Lacis: Starts and Stops
The Inevitable Scadian 