Over the years I have had the opportunity to work on some amazing projects for some amazing people. I have often used these opportunities to learn new skills while I make beautiful things for my friends.
These pieces were made for Elevations to Peerages, ceremonies denoting a new rank in the SCA. All of the techniques I’ve used to embroider these pieces are documentable to western Europe in the medieval to renaissance period.
A Rainbow Pelican
Split Stitch Embroidered Medalion
My first bit of Elevation regalia made for Sabine de Kerbriant in June of 2022.
The Battle of Little Birds
Silk Split Stitch and “Silver Work” silk Cloak
I made this fencing style cloak for Wentlyanna Bengrek. It was given at Riverwar 2022. Wentlyanna received her Pelican largely for her work with youth fencing. Hence, the fighting birds.
White Work Apron
Linen Whitework Apron
I made this whitework apron decorated with laurel leaves and squirl for the elevation of John Marshall at River War 2022. He was a renowned cook who specialized in making fancy cheese.
Appliqued Pelican in a Laurel Wreath
Applique in Wool with Stem Stitch
This medallion was made for Camile de Jardin’s elevation to the Pelican at Great Northeastern War 2023. This was my first project in applique
Queen Ann’s Lace
Applique in Wool with Stem Stitch and French Knots
When I joined the SCA I was welcomed into the Black Boot Company, the newcomer household in my barony. And from this moment I was adopted by Ysmay de Lynn and Mael Eoin Mac Echuidh. I made these two pelicans as gifts celebrating my graduation of not being a newcomer any more in 2023.
Ysmay’s favorite flowers are Queen Anns Lace.
A Brewing Bird
Applique in Wool with Stem Stitch
When I joined the SCA I was welcomed into the Black Boot Company, the newcomer household in my barony. And from this moment I was adopted by Ysmay de Lynn and Mael Eoin Mac Echuidh.
Mael Eoin is an accomplished brewer and cook who has taught me how to make Kvas and fed me on many occasions.
Hat fit for a Bird
Tallerbaret made of wool and basketry, with feathers, wool applique and goldwork.
This project was a continuation of my hat experiments in the summer of 2023 as a gift for Elizabeth Talbot on her elevation to the Pelican at Riverwar 2023.
Silver Rubber Ducks
“Goldwork” in silver using passing thread, purl, and check, applique with stem stitch on a silk cloak and fingerlooped closure.
This fencing style cloak was made for Morwill MacShane for his elevation to Master of Defense at Riverwar 2023.
A Mughal Laurel Crown
Crown as depicted being worn by European Women in Mughal Art
An embroidered goldwork crown for my Laurel Cousin Sima’s elevation to the Order of the Laurel in 2024. Its leatherwork covered in red silk embroidered in goldwork with garnets and gold beads. And of course a large feathered ploom.
Ermine Trimmed Laurel Bycoket
Wool applique with stem stitch embroidery and black pearls on silk over a wool bycoket
This Pelican/Laurel hat was made for Vika Grigina z Prahy’s elevation to the Pelican in 2024.
Late Period Embroidered Gloves
Gloves featuring filament silk embroidery in satin and outline stitch with silverwork rapiers from early seventeenth century England.
A pair of gloves for Master Elderich Gaimen’s elevation to Master of Defense in 2024.
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