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  • Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Lazy Daisy Stitch,  Modern Nailbinding,  nailbinded and embroidered hat,  Projects - Nailbinding,  Satin Stitch,  Stem Stitch

    …some nailbinding again – my finished nailbinded and embroidered hat :D

    2018/03/23

    My nailbinded and embroidered hat is finally finished! *happydance* And you can tell that it is my absolute favorite as I am wearing my new nailbinded and embroidered hat nearly every day for several hours. 😀 And before you ask – no, my sweetheart doesn’t object to it as he knows that I am always at least a little bit cold. Everyone who has met me during cold weather can tell that staying warm is definitely one of the main objectives of my life. But that’s not only because the cold makes me feel uncomfortable. No, it’s far more than that. Being cold is normally followed by being ill and…

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  • 12th century fillet - black with white silk embroidery,  12th century projects,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  SCA,  Silk Thread,  Stem Stitch

    My new black 12th century fillet with white silk embroidery! :D

    2016/10/16

    Gloria, my dear mother-in-law, took a lovely selfie of us both at the most recent SCA event – Coronation. This cute selfie allows me to finally show you my most recent 12th century project “in use”: My new black 12th century fillet with white silk embroidery! 😀 How come? Well, after completing my new grey/black 12th century dress, I longed for a slightly different 12th century headgear than my ‘normal’ red silk fillet with pearl embroidery. And as the making of a new fillet does not take very long, I decided to simply make a fillet that matched at least one of the colors of my new dress…

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  • arming coat / gambeson,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Projects,  SCA - Heavy Fighting

    SCA Heavy Fighting – my new embroidered arming coat / gambeson is finished! :)

    2016/08/02

    Wooohooo! My new, embroidered arming coat is finally finished! …and yeah, I have photos to prove it! But first things first! The last week was really intense. All week long I was working like crazy at a special knighting “scroll” due to a very short deadline. I even worked my nights through to make sure that I am able to finish the “scroll” in time. Though my sweetheart might have missed snuggling with me at night, he was very understanding and supportive – thank you hon! I love you! 😀 And finally all the hard work and back pain paid off as I just finished the last details! And damn, it looks pretty amazing…

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  • arming coat / gambeson,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Fleur-de-Lis,  Projects,  SCA - Heavy Fighting

    SCA Heavy Fighting – some embroidery for my arming coat / gambeson :)

    2016/07/24

    After adding all the eyelets and buttonholes, I took a look at my finished arming coat. Well, what shall I say – it looked nice but also very plain and boring! And I definitely don’t like to look plain or boring in my new arming coat! Therefore I decided to extend my work at the arming coat project by adding some nice embellishment. And the easiest way for me to add some “bling” is to add some embroidery! Well, why not, some embroidery will definitely not hurt my arming coat… 😉

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  • 12th century grey light-wool tunic,  12th century projects,  Adornments,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  How to imitate a woven band,  Projects

    My husbands christmas gift – a grey light-wool 12th century tunic – how to imitate a woven band for bottom embellishment… :)

    2016/01/21

    Yes, you read it right, todays posting is about “how to imitate a woven band for bottom embellishment” (of a tunic). 🙂 I guess that many of you never expected that I would say this one time, but sometimes special projects will come along for which a very simple embroidered embellishment can actually be the best choice. Especially when you decide to decorate a garment without taking the focus off of the main “star” – which in this case happens to be the tablet woven band I used for the neckline and the cuffs. But before we take a closer look at my take on “how to imitate a woven band” with embroidery, I would like…

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  • 14th century Meridian Cross Cyclas / sideless surcote,  14th century projects,  Applique,  Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Hand-Sewing,  How to prepare patches for appliqué,  How to use embroidery models / Schablonen,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects

    My new “Meridian Cross Cyclas” – a Manesse inspired 14th century cyclas / sideless surcote .1 – the appliqué embroidery

    2015/11/20

    Yeah, it’s true and no typo – I made a 14th century cylas / sideless surcote for me! Or how I call the newest addition to my wardrobe: my 14th century “Meridian Cross Cyclas”! 😀 How come? Well, while I was living in the kingdom of Drachenwald – the SCA group covering Europe, the middle East and South Africa – I wasn’t able to make it to many SCA events. Not that I didn’t want to but quite many of the events were out of my budget due to the required travel to the location in a rather far away country like Sweden, Finland, UK,… Therefore my normal event count per year was about 1 to maximal…

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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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  • Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding

    And more nailbinding – a nailbinded headband with embroidery

    2014/11/20

    … and even more nailbinding for you today – a nailbinded and embroidered headband! 😀 Before I started working at the nailbinded cap, about which I posted yesterday, I finished this nailbinded headband with embroidery which you can see at the picture above. A headband like this is a great finger exercise. 🙂

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  • Chain Stitch,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding,  Stem Stitch

    Modern Nailbinding / Nadelbinden – a new project and old projects revisited :)

    2014/11/07

    On my birthday I decided to have some fun and to do something I haven’t done for quite a long time. Therefore I took one of my nailbinding needles and had some fun with turning some wool into a new cap… 🙂 I always find it very relaxing when I am working at a nailbinding project. Some of you might not be familiar with this great technique by now but nailbinding is an ancient technique which is much older than crotchet or knitting. It is an interesting technique that is worth at least a try. Well, however, that this is an old technique doesn’t mean that we can’t give it a modern…

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

    Needle books with 14th century inspired Fleur-de-Lis embroidery worked in Klosterstich

    2014/07/24

    My recent 4day trip to Barcelona as well as the postings about my favorite Barcelona photos were a nice possibility to take a short break from my ongoing embroidery projects. This is one of my favorite ways to restore my energy and inspiration for new projects and postings. But now it is definitely time to get back to my embroidery projects and my embroidery related postings with renewed power. And I am very glad to say that I just finished two hand sewn needle books with 14th century inspired Fleur-de-Lis Klosterstich embroidery. 🙂 You maybe remember my recent posting with the sneak peek at the 14th century inspired Fleur-de-Lis embroidery in Klosterstich. As you can see on the picture on the left, I finally…

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Customer Reviews

  • 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

    I’ve admired Racaire’s work for months and recently had a chance to purchase one of her scarves. So delighted with my purchase! The phoenix print on the scarf is so crisp and such a lovely, unique design. The fabric is soft and just the right color to complement the design. Shipping was swift, communication was excellent, and I just really enjoy wearing something that has so much creativity poured into it. I look forward to shopping from Racaire’s Workshop again!

    Heather B. Monson Avatar Heather B.
    2023/07/19

    Fantastic communication and phenomenal craftspersonship. The beautiful octopus stamp work and high quality sewing for my pirate bandana was perfect. I recommend Racaire's Workshop, and I am already planning future purchases! May you have fair winds and following seas!

    Markland Griffith Avatar Markland Griffith
    2022/10/27
  • positive review  I've made 2 purchases from Racaire. both were of exceedingly high quality. She shipped fast and communicated quickly thru the whole process each time. I highly recommend her. I will go to her again when need arises without a doubt. Navah

    Aibinn Ingen Artain Avatar Aibinn Ingen
    2019/08/22

    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  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

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Pelican bag made from green cotton canvas, lined with white cotton fabric & printed with a hand carved 15th century Pelican stamp in white. Bag with 15th century Pelican print - green/white - 13 x 13 inch $80.00
  • XXLarge dark blue linen coif/arming cap made from lovely 100% linen fabric, handprinted with a hand carved boar stamp in premium gold print. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! XXLarge linen coif/arming cap in blue (dark)/gold with boar print $36.00
  • Soft, cozy & warm rust red scarf with yellow 12th century print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamps. The scarf is new, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with 12th century print - red (rust)/yellow $59.00
  • Lightweight black 100% cotton gauze scarf with white 14th century warrior bunny print for a medieval experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved 14th century warrior bunny stamp. New cotton gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with 14th century warrior bunny print - black/white - light weight cotton gauze (long) $79.00
  • Light weight white 100% cotton gauze scarf with a unique winged cat and star print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed in black with my own hand carved stamps. New cotton gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with winged cat & star print - white/black - light weight cotton gauze (long) $79.00

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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