More SCA stuff

[isabelladangelo]

The above is a close up of the blackwork I've been doing on the handkerchief. I just have to go back around now and fill in the "holes" which won't take nearly as long as setting up the pattern. It's on a linen base. It's based on a pattern I found in a sampler from the 1520's. The thread is silk. So, all and all, it is about as period as you can get!

In other news, the sewing room is now half way decent. Next room to tackle, the guest bedroom followed by the evil kitchen.

Comments

[pearl]

Followed you home from dot_cat_sca, and I want to compliment you on your blackwork! :)

[bluedoran.livejournal.com]

Hope you're having fun at Holiday Faire. I just decided that I'm not going to go this year; too many issues. :-)

[molly-world.livejournal.com]

It was great to be able to chat with you about this project! Do you want some linen for the hem? I know you used black cotton, but I could bring some white linen and show you an alternate technique for finishing the hem (I can also demonstrate the starting/ending technique we were discussing). I am blown away that you used the right materials for this project right from the start (linen and silk). I wish I'd of had your docs when I was judging!! I made some assumptions during my initial examination of your work that changed after discussing this project with you. What's the next one you've got planned? Giggle