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  • Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery Technique Tutorials

    Klosterstich technique handout – revisited :D

    2014/08/17

    As some of you might already know, the German Klosterstich technique is one of my most favorite medieval embroidery techniques. And today I proudly present my revised Klosterstich technique handout to you. 😀 I am very happy to say that this is just the beginning of a nice series of posting about the Klosterstich technique. Although I already posted about my very first 14th century “Fleur-de-Lis” embroidery pattern for Klosterstich some time ago, I assure you that the journey just begins. This technique handout shows you the basics of the Klosterstich technique and is just another step on our way into the beautiful and amazing world of medieval embroidery. I really hope that you will enjoy this technique…

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  • Misc.,  Racaire

    Racaire’s move to the USA – a short update :D

    2014/08/17

    Today I have really great news concerning my move to the USA! 😀 My moving boxes from Vienna just arrived at my new home. I have to say that my Austrian moving company did a really awesome job. Great service during the whole procedure, not even one box is missing or damaged, they were directly delivered into the garage, found not even one broken glass or pottery till now and damn, they were unbelievable fast. 😀 After all the bad stories which I heard before I started my move, I was very impressed and happy about the final outcome. Yeah, you know, all the stories of containers falling from ships, boxes missing at the…

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  • Applique,  Embroidery,  Intarsia,  Medieval Embroidery,  Patches for my 12th century wedding dress project,  Projects

    Racaire’s wedding cloak project – an embroidered patch from the SCA Barony of Styringheim in Drachenwald :D

    2014/08/14

    And again I got another beautiful embroidered patch for my wedding cloak project! 😀 This time I present to you a beautiful hand embroidered patch for my 12th century wedding cloak project by courtesy of lady Grima in Rauda. This patch was hand embroidered by the talented lady Grima in Rauda. She sent this beautiful hand embroidered patch from the SCA Barony Styringheim situated in the Principality of Nordmark, a part of the beautiful SCA Kingdom of Drachenwald. 😀

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  • Kingdom of Drachenwald,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Misc.,  Racaire,  SCA

    Racaire married her American crusader… :D

    2014/08/13

    Maybe you already heard the rumors and yes, they are true – Racaire finally married her American crusader. 😀 It took several months and steps but finally things are coming together. The visa process took rather long as well as preparing my stuff for the move to America. But finally I can see a light at the horizon.

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  • 14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Books,  Projects,  Travel & Largesse Fund

    Another needle book with Klosterstich embroidery .2

    2014/08/09

    Ready for another needle book with Klosterstich embroidery? …and in the mood for a hand embroidered medieval 14th century rose? Well, that’s great because I have a cute combination of both for you today. 😀 Again I turned one of the recently embroidered Klosterstich patches into a small needle book for my Travel & Largesse Fund. I think this needle book is even more beautiful that the needle book which I finished yesterday. …but well, I am biased, therefore decide yourself. 😉 And here the picture of my new needle book with the 14th century Klosterstich rose – enjoy! 😀

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  • Embroidery,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Books,  Projects,  Travel & Largesse Fund

    Another needle book with Klosterstich embroidery .1

    2014/08/08

    I am very glad to say that I just finished another new needle book with Klosterstich embroidery. 🙂 You remember my sneak peeks at my most recent Klosterstich embroidery? Well, I already turned one of this small patches with Klosterstich embroidery and some leftover wool fabric into a new needle book. This new needle book looks really cute. It is definitely a great addition to my Travel & Largesse Fund. …and now  – enjoy the pictures of my new needle book with Klosterstich embroidery! 😀 Well, you really don’t need many fancy techniques to create a lovely hand made gift. I think this small needle book is a really good example how several simple…

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  • 14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Fleur-de-Lis,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects

    14th century Fleur-de-lis embroidery pattern for Klosterstich

    2014/08/04

    You maybe remember my recent posting about my “needle books with 14th century inspired Fleur-de-Lis embroidery worked in Klosterstich“. As some of you might also remember, I promised to put together a 14th century Fleur-de-Lis embroidery pattern handout for the Fleur-de-Lis pattern I used for this needle books and here it is now… 😀

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  • 14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Fleur-de-Lis,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Books,  Projects,  Stem Stitch,  Travel & Largesse Fund

    More Klosterstich embroidery for needle books – sneak peek .4

    2014/07/31

    …and after all the small patches for my new needle books showing flowers done in Klosterstich technique, I again have a 14th century inspired fleur-de-lis Klosterstich embroidery for you. With all this small embroidered patches lying before me, I really think that I should go on and transform them into some nice needle books now. They will be a beautiful addition for my “Travel & Largesse Fund”. My pile of U.F.O.s* is already big enough and doesn’t need any further addition. Therefore – where are my leftover wool fabrics, threads and needles?! *lol* 😉 But first things first – here a picture of my most recent fleur-de-lis in Klosterstich embroidery for you and some additional progress pictures – enjoy! 😀

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  • 14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Books,  Projects

    More Klosterstich embroidery for needle books – sneak peek .3

    2014/07/30

    …a new day and I have again a new Klosterstich embroidery for my needle books to show you. You know, an embroidery a day keeps the boredom away… 😉 Another 14th century inspired flower embroidery for you – enjoy!  

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  • 14th century Malterer tapestry,  14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Books,  Projects,  Stem Stitch

    More Klosterstich embroidery for needle books – sneak peek .2

    2014/07/29

    …and after yesterdays small “Klosterstich embroidery for needle books” I again have a new embroidery for you today. I really think that period inspired embroidery for needle books really doesn’t need to be boring. Therefore here a new 14th century inspired flower embroidery for you – enjoy! 😀

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Customer Reviews

  • had the lovely experience of wandering into this pop-up shop at an EMP event. not only is the seller one of the absolute sweetest people (and extremely historically knowledgeable!) but her items are also all extremely high quality and more than worth the cost. i bought two coifs and was very pleased with how comfortable they were while also remaining steadfast on my head without needing any sort of pins.

    Emilia Sunderland Avatar Emilia Sunderland
    2022/09/22

    I've been following the shop for a while, trying to decide what I would have commissioned. Instead I fell in love with and impulse-bought a gorgeous dragonfly scarf that will be perfect for one of my Ren Faire costumes. It arrived quickly and lovingly packaged, and it's even better than I could imagine! You can tell it was made with love and with soul. I'm already excited about my next purchase and I don't even know what it is yet!

    Merideth Plimley-Wiegand Avatar Merideth Plimley-Wiegand
    2023/06/08

    positive review  I had a question about creating fabric stamps. She took time out to answer my questions and give me pointers and encouragement. A big thank you!

    Ruth Thorson Avatar Ruth Thorson
    2019/11/11
  • positive review  Racaire made and appliquĂŠ and embroidered Rose hood for me as a commissioned present. It is stunning, the skill and attention to detail are superb. It is one of the most beautiful things I own. Wool with silk and gold work.

    Talina Davis Avatar Talina Davis
    2021/01/12

    I just bought a lovely warm printed scarf to give as a gift - now I want one for myself! Beautifully made and perfectly packaged.

    Marie la Fauconniere Avatar Marie la
    2022/12/09

    positive review  Fantastic quality and really awesome communication. Very much appreciate the beautiful stamp work and high quality sewing. The wool coif will be something he treasures for a long time!

    Libby Cripps Avatar Libby Cripps
    2020/03/24

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Light weight champagne colored Dupioni silk Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap/ Throw handprinted in red with an phoenix print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New Dupioni silk scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & hand- or machine-washable! Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap with phoenix print - white (champagne)/red - dupioni silk $149.00
  • White 100% mid-weight linen fabric patch with black 16th century bee print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Linen patch with 16th century bee print - white/black $4.00
  • Purple/Magenta colored Skjoldehamn Hood in XXL size with golden 16th century bee print, 100% midweight linen, hand printed with my hand carved bee stamp based on & inspired by artwork from the 16th century. New & prewashed 100% linen fabric, machine washable. Skjoldehamn Hood - 16th century bee print - purple (magenta) / gold - XXL - midweight linen $149.00
  • Beautiful dark green table runner with sea-wolf print. Hand printed with my own hand carved sea-wolf stamp. The cotton canvas for the table runner is new & pre-washed. The table runner is ready to be used & machine washable! Table runner with sea-wolf print - green (dark)/white - 27 x 13 inch $50.00
  • Beautiful art for your dinner table in form of a set of 2 dark green place mats with sea-wolf print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. The cotton canvas for the place mats is new, pre-washed, ready to be used & machine washable! Place mat with sea-wolf print (set of 2) - green (dark)/white - 19 x 13 inch $54.00

Most recent top posts:

  • Feb 21, 2025 Let’s call it an update…
  • Nov 15, 2020 Lazarus mi-parti linen tunic for Count Tristan Greymane – King of The Burning Lands (Amtgard)
  • Aug 30, 2020 Thoughts on mastering medieval embroidery
  • Jan 14, 2020 Blockprinting & stamp cutting – my new obsessions…
  • Dec 28, 2019 …a little 7th to 9th century doll tunic…

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