Patty Anne LeProject results 2011

In this post I'm showing off my new set of Elizabethan garb that a wonderful group of friends made for me. I was touched beyond belief by the generosity, time and energy expended by my friends to gift me with this wonderful outfit. Now I have the opportunity to continue the project to a new recipient-HE Ekatarina. She is a great friend who volunteers her time readily and has given service selflessly over a number of years. If you are interested in helping us, please see our event page on facebook.

Designs by Cristinia

Attached are pictures from my friend Cristina de Bagenold and her most recent project. She has a real knack for adapting the patterns so they curve well for necklines. She granted me permission to post these pictures as I love sharing information, new pics, etc, of other peoples projects to help inspire both myself and friends. The talent that exists amongst friends, both SCA and in mundane, is truly staggering at times.

She calls the dragons Trigger & Nutsy.

Enjoy these beautiful pictures and if you would like to get in touch with her, please let me know and I'll be happy to forward your contact info to her. She is great at sharing her gifts.

Inspiration

I have written a few times about where to find inspiration or how it comes to you. This past weekend was our group's 12th night event. Talking to friends and spending time laughing reminded me that inspiration is all around us...we need only keep our eyes open to it.

Consider the beautiful blue glass stone handle on a pate spreader from a friend that gave me an idea for a new embroidery pattern based on a 14th century picture I had seen. The realization that machine embroidery for a large project is a better use of time than my trying to embroider 10 feet of trim for a friend's cloak. Better to focus on the small details that will be seen more often. Watching a friend explain a new piece of garb to someone who has not ventured into that era yet.

Inspiration is not just what you find but what you give. Give lots!

Blackwork Sampler

Good day everyone,

I know it's been ages since I have posted and I apologize. The new job is keeping me busy and the holidays were great but hectic.

Today's post is to show you HE Gabriella de Clementina (SP?) blackwork sampler that she designed. She was hosting the NS one recently and I encourage you to try it. Consider what you can do with your own blackwork.

Amazing Blackwork Project

I'm including a project today made by my friend Linda, a/k/a Mou, a/k/a Baroness Gabriella. She took me to my first event almost 9 years ago now at 12th Night in Castel Rouge. We knew each other from an embroidery shop that we take classes at and she talked warmly about the great fun she had with this historical group.

This set was my 2009 birthday gift that I just got as she submitted it for a fundraiser through the Embroidery Guild of Winnipeg. It was accepted for their fundraiser calendar and is just exquisite. The large pin cushion is called a Biscornu and the small cushion is a scissor fob. The pattern is her own original one made up of leaf patterns, lovely tiny red beads, gems and a stunning tassel and cord. She provides so much inspiration and is always trying new techniques.

If you ever want to talk about blackwork, speak with Gabriella!

Motivation or, where did mine go?

Lately I have been working on Christmas gifts and my SCA sewing and other projects has taken a back seat. Also, I'm finding while I have a list of projects that I want to do, I seem to be lacking a spark to get them done.

I'm posting some pics of some mundane projects but I ask you to share...where do you find your inspiration and how do you share it with others?

SUN-Stellar University of Northshield

This past weekend was the SUN event in Nordskogen. In spite of the weather, many people made it out to share knowledge and laughter with friends, old and new.

This was one of the first events I have not offered to teach and not attended any classes. It was not on purpose that chose not to go to classes. But I got busy helping a friend with her baby, chatting with another friend about garb and just sitting and chatting with friends that I have not been able to visit with much lately. Friends who attended said the classes were very good and covered a great amount of subjects from Developing a Persona, to Sprang Weaving and more.

Sometimes the best learning comes from just sitting and sharing your knowledge. It does not have to be in a formal setting. The SUN event gave a great opportunity for a lot of knowledge to be shared. And it was a wonderful setting for Berwyn to be elevated to Pelican. Very well deserved.