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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Applique,  Bayeux Stitch,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Gulf Wars,  Hand-Sewing,  Islamic,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects,  Refilsaum,  SCA,  SCA Events,  Surface Couching,  Wool-Silk Thread

    my super secret project revealed: OvO pouch with medieval islamic inspired embroidery

    2017/05/03

    And finally a picture of the OvO pouch with the medieval islamic inspired embroidery which I put together for Gloria, my awesome mother-in-law. (OvO -> Order of the velvet Owl, Kingdom of Meridies, SCA) Yeah, this quite special piece of medieval islamic inspired embroidery was the super secret project on which I was working on from the first day of January until our favorite SCA event – Gulf Wars – in March. And at Gulf Wars Gloria finally got introduced into the Order of the velvet Owl. Just right before the knighting ceremony of her son, my dear husband. And not a moment too soon as keeping this project secret was killing me… 😉

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  • 12th century art,  Medieval Art,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Photos

    Interesting Links – a great extant 12th century dress inspiration :D

    2017/04/26

    I am tremendously excited! I was just browsing the internet and looking at pictures of 12th century artwork as I run into a lovely detail photo of a 12th century female statue. And as I followed the picture to its source, I discovered a complete photo album… 😀 Well, after looking at 12th century artwork for about 10 years now, it doesn’t happen very often that I run into really good detail photos of extant 12th century artwork which I haven’t seen yet. But I still look out for them as the excitement of finding new detail photos or a special unique piece still gives me a good thrill… *giggle*

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  • Adornments,  Projects - Tablet weaving,  Tablet weaving try #5,  Tablet woven bands

    …working at my 5th tablet woven band :)

    2017/04/26

    As you can see at the picture on the right, I started working at another tablet woven band. My 5th tablet woven band, to be exact. 😉 Tablet weaving is a very welcome break for me as it keeps my hands busy and allows me to recharge my batteries after the most recent scroll (King’s champion, Rose Tourney & my husbands knighting scroll & vigil book page) and embroidery projects. Though I am still fairly new to this craft, I feel great when I rotate the cards and witness their magic as the pattern develops with every turn I make. I really love how this technique gives my mind the opportunity to simply relax…

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  • 12th century knighting scroll,  Calligraphy,  Inspiration for Scrolls - 12th century,  Kingdom of Meridies,  SCA,  Scriptorium,  Scroll Peerage - Knighting,  Vigil book pages

    Scriptorium – my 12th century inspired knighting scroll & vigil book page for my husband :)

    2017/04/20

    And finally – last but not least – the 12th century inspired knighting scroll and vigil book page which I made for my husband’s knighting at Gulf Wars! Well, as you might already know, I consider the 12th century the one “true century”. However, I have to admit that I awfully neglected my beloved century when it comes to calligraphy and scrolls. Therefore I made the creation of his 12th century knighting scroll my very personal mission. And yes, I even learned two new styles for it. 😀

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  • Glaedenfeld's Iris Faire,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Misc.,  Photos,  SCA,  SCA Events

    Glaedenfeld’s Iris Faire 2017 – The Crumbs of War – photos are online… :D

    2017/04/16

    Wooohoooo! My photos taken at the most recent SCA event “Glaedenfeld‘s Iris Faire 2017 – The Crumbs of War” are online! 😀 Glaedenfeld‘s Iris Faire has always been a great SCA event. And also this year my husband and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously. He participated in a lot of good heavy fighting on this day and he even won one of the tournaments. 🙂

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  • Coronation,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Kings Champion,  Misc. Scrolls,  Projects,  SCA,  SCA Events,  Scriptorium,  Scrolls for Tournaments

    Scriptorium – my Kings Champion scroll for coronation :)

    2017/04/11

    …and finally a picture of the Kings Champion “scroll” which His Majesty Bryce commissioned for coronation: This is the second “viking scroll”, as I call them, which I made so far. …and apropos second “viking scroll” – maybe you remember my very first “viking scroll” for Kail’s knighting. Ok, I admit that Kail’s knighting scroll turned out so much better than I initially thought but I am still quite surprised about the fact that I was commissioned with not only one but two “viking scrolls” till now. *lol* I really can’t repeat it often enough – this is not my field of expertise! *lol*

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  • Calligraphy,  Gulf Wars,  Inspiration for Scrolls - 14th century,  Misc.,  Misc. Scrolls,  Photos,  Racaire,  Rose Tournament,  SCA,  SCA - Heavy Fighting,  SCA Events,  Scriptorium,  Scrolls for Tournaments

    Scriptorium – …and the “Rose Tournament” scroll goes to Louis LeCoffrier.. :D

    2017/04/07

    …and the “Rose Tournament” scroll goes to: Louis LeCoffrier! He fought very skillful and chivalrous for Queen Kateryn from the Middle Kingdom in the Rose Tournament at Gulf Wars and won!  Hearty congratulation to Queen Kateryn & Louis, her victorious fighter! Louis, thank you very much, it was truly a pleasure to watch you fight! 😀

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  • Coronation,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Photos,  SCA,  SCA Events

    Coronation of Bryce & Rhiannon – the photos are online… :D

    2017/04/04

    …and we are back again from another amazing SCA event: the Coronation of Bryce and Rhiannon! …and here are two of the first pictures of the new King and Queen of the Kingdom of Meridies!  

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  • Gulf Wars,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Misc.,  Photos,  Racaire,  SCA,  SCA - Heavy Fighting,  SCA Events

    Gulf Wars photos online… :D

    2017/03/29

    Wooohooo! My photos taken at Gulf Wars are online! 

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  • Gulf Wars,  Misc.,  Racaire,  SCA,  SCA Events

    Back from Gulf Wars!!!! :D

    2017/03/20

    *Wooohooo* I am back from Gulf Wars! As awesome as Gulf Wars was, it is indeed great to be back home. Several days of camping is always a good reminder how great the luxury of a modern bathroom is. A bathroom which one only has to share with ones sweetheart…  And after the cold snap during most of Gulf Wars, I now tremendously enjoy our modern heating system at home. Damn, that where some really cold nights but we made the best out of it. Garb layering was tested until it was deemed sufficient and it seemed like everyone pulled out their best furs in order to keep warm. And then there were all this wonderful camp fires around which we gathered. Many…

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  • 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  Racaire made and appliqué 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

    positive review  I placed my order and a few days later my package arrived. It was perfect. It was everything I wanted it to be. Nothing to dislike here. Highly recommend.

    Bill Bush Avatar Bill Bush
    2020/05/20
  • Racaire made me an absolutely gorgeous custom scarf based on my heraldry!! I got updates throughout the whole process and it was completed and shipped super fast too ❤️❤️❤️

    Mem Lily Barnett Avatar Mem Lily
    2022/12/04

    Bought a tunic and was not disappointed whatsoever. An extremely talented and kind woman who really knows her craft, will be buying again in the future.

    Elijah Smith Avatar Elijah Smith
    2022/08/30

    positive review  She made a masque for me, and helped me pick color an design, then gift-wrapped (😍) it when I said it was a birthday present from me to me -- well constructed and as attractive as possible given what it is. I will definitely buy again. Kendra of the White Castle

    Lou Villadsen Avatar Lou Villadsen
    2020/04/25

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Light weight white 100% cotton gauze Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap/ Throw with red 16th century Tudor rose print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved rose stamp. New cotton gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap with 16th century Tudor rose print - white/red - light weight cotton gauze $119.00
  • Raw wool from local sheep from the panhandle of Florida, handcarded with green & brown wool which I got from a friend, handspun with a drop spindle, 3 ply - "cable"-plied by hand with a drop spindle. The twist was set in a warm water bath and then treated with some thwacking. Handspun Wool Yarn .14 $35.00
  • Medium purple linen coif/arming cap made from lovely purple linen fabric, handprinted in gold premium print with a hand carved 13th century inspired griffin stamp. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in purple/gold with 13th century griffin print $36.00
  • Soft, cozy & warm green scarf with white 12th century print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamps. New scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with 12th century print - green/white $59.00
  • Black cotton canvas patch with rampant stag print for your sewing & crafting projects. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Cotton patch with rampant stag print - black/white $4.00

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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