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Passionate fiber artist, blockprinter, stampcutter, seamstress & more. One of a kind wearable art handmade with love in Florida.

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  • 14th century hood,  14th century projects,  Blackwork,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  How to use embroidery models / Schablonen,  Projects

    My pink 14th century hood with long liripipe & decorative chain stitch embroidery – revisited

    2015/07/09

    And now, that I already started my new 14th century hood project for a friend – about which I told you yesterday – I would like to take the chance and tell you a little bit more about my other 14th century hood projects. As some of you might remember, I already revisited my 14th century hood with daggings, long liripipe and decorative chain stitch embroidery project last year. This 14th century hood was my favorite hood until I decided to give it away to a very nice friend whom I met at an SCA event in England – at Rhaglan.

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  • #2 Fast & easy Pouch,  14th century projects,  Blackwork,  Craft with Racaire,  Hand-Sewing,  Lagartera,  Pouch for my 14th century inspired Backgammon Game,  Projects,  Running Stitch

    Craft with Racaire – Project #2 – Step 1.1 – Hand sewing stitches: Running Stitch & more thoughts about hand sewing

    2014/03/26

    In my opinion it is important to know the basics to be good in something. To know the basics enables creativity and the ability to create lovely things. Even if the focus is on medieval hand embroidery, it doesn’t hurt to look into the basics of hand sewing if you don’t want to spend the rest of your life creating wallhangings… but well, even for that you would need some basic hand sewing techniques if you don’t want a wallhanging with untreated edges… 😉 But let me share a nice little secret with you – the stitches for hand sewing are rather easy and can be found in the same…

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  • Bead Embroidery,  Blackwork,  Books,  Books - Embroidery,  Books - Handsewing,  Crewelwork,  Embroidery,  Essential Stitch Guides,  Hand-Sewing,  Royal School of Needlework,  Stumpwork,  White Work

    Useful Embroidery Books for Beginners

    2014/02/14

    Now I have this lovely and nearly empty “virgin” blog in front of me and the blog postings of more than 8.5 years – about 2.300 postings “behind me”. This count includes many book reviews as you can imagine. I can really draw on plentiful resources and I am willing to do take advantage of it. 😉 During the last 14 years I bought many books about embroidery, historical costuming, medieval art, calligraphy, museum catalogues,… – just to mention a few. And since I started blogging in April 2005, I reviewed several of them.

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Customer Reviews

  • positive review  I just received my Skull earring. Shipping was quick (quicker than anticipated) and very personal. And they made it just in time to wear for Halloween. LOVE THEM!!!! Thank you..❤️

    Melissa Hannon Avatar Melissa Hannon
    2019/10/24

    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

    positive review  I commissioned a hand carved stamp for my husband's knighting ceremony clothes. Not only is it gorgeous, but I was given SO MUCH information on sources and instructional information on block printing. I now feel relatively confident I can do this. Perfection.

    Maegwynn Attewode Avatar Maegwynn Attewode
    2020/03/25
  • positive review  Racaire's knowledge & skill makes her one of the finest craftsmen of her generation. If you are in need of beautifully rendered, meticulously constructed, & well documented period garments, accessories, or advice for planning a period-themed event or production, you are in safe hands with Racaire.

    Donna Rice-Bassett Avatar Donna Rice-Bassett
    2019/07/28

    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

    positive review  I just got my octobag and I love it. Recaire is fast and very responsive to requests and changes

    Ann Wisnieski Avatar Ann Wisnieski
    2019/11/10

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Soft lightweight white 100% linen gauze scarf with purple/lavender Art Nouveau dragonfly print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved dragonfly stamp. New lightweight linen gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with dragonfly print - white/purple (lavender) - light weight linen gauze - pattern 1 $79.00
  • Yellow heavyweight linen fabric patch with black raven/bird of prey print for your sewing & crafting projects. Hand printed with my own hand carved raven/bird of prey stamp based on a find from the Vendel era in Gotland, Sweden, 7th century. New, pre-washed fabric & machine washable! Linen patch with raven print – yellow/black $7.00
  • Medium dark green linen coif/arming cap made from lovely 100% linen fabric, handprinted in white 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 green (dark)/white with 13th century griffin print $30.00
  • Skjoldehamn Hood in Large size with a unique 11th century middle eastern inspired lioness print, 100% midweight linen, hand printed with my hand carved lioness stamp in white. Skjoldehamn Hood - 11th century lioness print - red / white – Large – midweight linen $129.00
  • Medium white linen coif / arming cap made from lovely soft white 100% linen fabric. The Medium linen coif is ready to wear, it is pre-washed & machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap - white - unprinted $30.00

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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After such a long time, I finished another #viking #wirewrap #necklace ! ❤️🤗❤️
#steampunk #vibe for the win!

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