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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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  • Basics,  Books,  Books - Embroidery,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Accessories,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum

    Thoughts on mastering medieval embroidery

    2020/08/30

    Some people once told me that if I wasn't so nice, they would have to hate me because of my talent. I agree, talent is nice but talent is just one thing and it only gets you to a certain point. To understand a craft fully, one has to allow oneself to imerge into the desired field completely. But what does that really mean?

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  • 14th century inspired pattern - surface couching on red silk,  14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Accessories,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Surface Couching

    Sneak peek at my next embroidery project – a 14th century inspired pattern worked in surface couching .8

    2015/07/30

    Finally it seems like working at this 14th century inspired Surface Couching embroidery project became a nice treat for me. 😀 Whenever I am too tired and just want to work at something “simple” or when I want to consider the next step for the 14th century XL hood project for my friends Pelican elevation, I pick up my embroidery frame and do some more stitches…

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  • #1 Needle Roll,  14th century projects,  Adornments,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Accessories,  German Brick Stitch,  German Brick Stitch Pattern #2,  Hand-Sewing,  Lazy Daisy Stitch,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Medieval finishing technique for borders,  Needle Rolls,  Projects,  Stem Stitch,  Tassels,  Travel & Largesse Fund,  Wool-Silk Thread

    More German Brick Stitch embroidery – Needle Roll 2 & 3 finished :D

    2014/04/27

    You maybe remember my first “Craft with Racaire” project #1. The needle roll tutorial with German Brick Stitch embroidery which I recently posted. I was very pleased with my new German Brick Stitch pattern and the finished embroidery for the first needle roll. Furthermore I also tremendously enjoyed working with the beautiful new silk/wool thread I just got from the yarn shop. Like always, this are more then enough great reasons for me to became playful and creative. This time I decided to play around with my German Brick Stitch pattern #2 and to try out two new pattern ideas I had on my mind. The German Brick Stitch pattern #2 is already a simplified version of my German Brick Stitch pattern #1 and both new…

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  • 14th century pouch for 9th blog-birthday,  14th century projects,  Adornments,  Blog - Racaire's Embroidery & Needlework,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Accessories,  Embroidery Scissors,  Medieval Embroidery,  Medieval finishing technique for borders,  Misc.,  Pouch,  Projects,  Stem Stitch,  Tassels

    Embroidered 14th century pouch for tomorrows 9th blog-birthday raffle finished!!! :D

    2014/04/04

    Wooohoooo! Countdown! Just 1 day left! …and I just finished my embroidered 14th century pouch for the raffle! I just managed to finish the embroidered 14th century pouch! …and there is still one day left until the raffle! *happydance* This “petite” pouch is inspired by an actual 14th century pouch from France. I decided to rework two sections of an extant 14th century French pouch for it. You can see pictures of the other sections in my postings about my current commission which is based on the same extant 14th century French pouch: “14th century French pouch commission” The final result looks so nice that I wish I could keep…

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  • #1 Needle Roll,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Accessories,  German Brick Stitch,  German Brick Stitch Pattern #2,  Medieval Embroidery,  Needle Rolls,  Thank you gift package

    Craft with Racaire – Needle-roll #1

    2014/02/19

    Before I “restarted” my new blog, I told a friend of mine that I have many possible projects I could start with for my new section “Craft with Racaire”. I told her that I could start with a German Brick Stitch needle-roll, a Klosterstich needle-book, a 12th century fillet, a Reliquary box with bead embroidery based on a rather rare 13th century Pearl Ciborium or based on a period extant piece, another pull-over dress/underdress with revisiting my last recent pattern, a tight fitted bliaut, a linen veil with a period bird pattern, the “We have Dragons” project, a pouch, a hood with daggings,… – just to name a few possibilities.…

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Customer Reviews

  • positive review  Racaire's Workshop made me this custom X-Large Coif as seen at https://www.facebook.com/Racaires.Workshop/photos/a.148957655152826/2884613781587186/?type=3&theater The customer service including answering a ton of questions related to my'big head' and other unusual/unique requests that I made were absolutely SUPERB!!!! The only thing that surpassed my experience in ordering this coif was the pleasure I have received from wrapping it around my rather 'big head'....:) Looking forward to having the rest of my WARdrobe completed by Racaire's Worlshop!!! with Anna E. Dockery Experience was a 12 out of possible 10....... Boo McAfee

    Boo McAfee Avatar Boo McAfee
    2020/06/28

    positive review  I recently bought a run of octopus print fabric from Racaire’s Workshop. The piece is beautiful and it’s always a pleasure to business with a fellow artist. Anna’s attention to detail is amazing.

    Deborah Yegerlehner Sweeney Avatar Deborah Yegerlehner Sweeney
    2019/09/26

    positive review  Working with Racaire's Workshop has been wonderful. I special ordered an octopus bag and it is beautiful. She created it to my requested specifications.There was a ton of communication throughout the entire process. It was efficient, and easy.

    Cera Jackson Avatar Cera Jackson
    2019/11/30
  • 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  Racaire's work is thoughtful, beautiful, historic and absolutely well made! There is care and pride in everything that comes out of her workshop, a craftmanship that you just don't get from mainstream markets! I have several items done by her hand and I am continually asked about them and who made them. Racaire's quality and artistic beauty shines through everytime.

    Brealthen De Raimes Avatar Brealthen De Raimes
    2019/09/12

    positive review  Friendly efficent service

    Gytha Ui Bhanain Avatar Gytha Ui Bhanain
    2020/04/29

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Black linen dragon face mask with extra long ties and white 13th century dragon print. New, pre-washed fabric, ready to wear and machine washable! Face mask with 13th century dragon print - black/white $25.00
  • Large size 13th century pattern linen coif / arming cap made from white linen fabric and hand printed with a hand carved 13th century inspired stamp. Machine washable! Large linen coif/arming cap in white/green with 13th century print $25.00
  • Griffin bag made from green & brown patterned fabric, lined with red cotton fabric & hand printed with a hand carved 13th century griffin & decorative border stamp. Bag with 13th century griffin & border print - green & brown / red - 13 x 13 inch $70.00
  • Reversible hood / SCA fencing mask hood cover, lined with red cotton canvas for extra safety. Hood is completely reversible and can be custom printed. Hood / fencing mask hood cover - reversible - brown / red $100.00
  • 15th century Pelican bag made from green cotton canvas, lined with yellow cotton fabric & printed with a hand carved 15th century Pelican stamp in gold. Bag with 15th century Pelican print - green/gold - 13 x 13 inch $90.00

Most recent top posts:

  • Nov 15, 2020 Lazarus mi-parti linen tunic for Count Tristan Greymane – King of The Burning Lands (Amtgard)
  • Oct 23, 2020 “Hey Conrad, let’s talk about fighting!” – Episode 2 – “Learning by adapting”
  • Oct 10, 2020 “Hey Conrad, let’s talk about fighting!” – Episode 1 – “Getting Over Yourself”
  • Aug 30, 2020 Thoughts on mastering medieval embroidery
  • Jan 14, 2020 Blockprinting & stamp cutting – my new obsessions…

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After all the stamp cutting I finally managed to mount the first 3 stamps on wood.🐺❤️😍❤️🐺#racaire #blockprint #stampcutter #printing #cut #stamp #mysca #empireofmedievalpursuits #amtgard #larp #cosplay #embellishment #medieval #reenactment #handmade #handcut #artist #localartist #artforyoureveryday #creating #createeveryday #creativity #create #creativeprocess #wolf #celtic #vikings #viking #vikingstyle #lilyhttps://www.racaire.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Passionate artist, blockprinter, stampcutter, seamstress & more. One of a kind art handmade with love by a small local business in Crestview, Florida.

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After all the stamp cutting I finally managed to m After all the stamp cutting I finally managed to mount the first 3 stamps on wood.
🐺❤️😍❤️🐺

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Another customer commission just got finished and Another customer commission just got finished and I made some extra face masks for you!
New face masks made from lovely black linen with white 13th century fleur-de-lis print! Freshly handprinted and just off the sewing machine to add some more fun to your daily life! Stay healthy my friends! ❤️😍❤️ https://www.racaire.com/product-category/face-mask/

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A lightweight purple 14th century unicorn scarf fr A lightweight purple 14th century unicorn scarf fresh off the drying rack for my little store! 💜🦄💜
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Prewashed lovely soft lightweight fabric, hand printed in white with my own handcarved 14th century unicorn & 13th century border pattern stamps which were inspired by period artwork. Wearable art created in the Florida panhandle. Beautiful soft fabric, great for warmer as well as cooler days & air conditioned rooms and machine washable!
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If you'd like to see all my unicorn prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/unicorn/

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Working on my customer commissions at the moment a Working on my customer commissions at the moment and made some new face masks with 13th century dragon print for you! Freshly handprinted and just off the sewing machine to add some more fun to your daily life! Stay healthy my friends! ❤️😍❤️ https://www.racaire.com/product-category/face-mask/

#racaire #facecover #facemask #protection #mysca #fashion #fashionable  #madeinflorida #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #cosplay #larp #dagorhir #purple #white #purpleandwhite #purplelover #purplelove #magenta #dragon #dragons #dragonart #printedfabric #printedmaterial #linen #printedlinen #facemasks #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #handprintedfabric

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You asked for lightweight scarves made from natura You asked for lightweight scarves made from natural materials and today the materials for light cotton scarves arrived!

Just right in time for spring and summer I finally found some lovely light cotton gauze in bright colors for you! Red, blue, black, dark blue and a fun green!
I hope for some lovely sunny days so I can prewash it all and start sewing!

#racaire #racairesworkshop #scarves #cotton #cottongauze #printingworkshop #sewingworkshop #sewingwithlove #gauze #red #blue #black #green #navy #printonfabric #printedcotton #printedfabric #printedscarf #printedscarves
...and because the unicorn scarf commission was so ...and because the unicorn scarf commission was so much fun, I printed another lightweight purple unicorn scarf for my shop. Now it has to rest on the drying rack for some hours. 

If you'd like to see some of my other scarves in to the meantime, you can find them here:
https://www.racaire.com/product-category/clothing/scarf/

Prewashed lovely soft lightweight fabric, hand printed in white with my own handcarved 14th century unicorn & 13th century border pattern stamps which were inspired by period artwork. Wearable art created in the Florida panhandle. Beautiful soft fabric, great for warmer as well as cooler days & air conditioned rooms and machine washable!
💛💜😍💜💛

If you'd like to see all my unicorn prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/unicorn/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #purple #purplelover #purplelove #purplelovers #purpleandwhite #whiteandpurple #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #14thcentury #thirteenthcentury #medieval #unicorn #unicorns🦄 #unicorns #mythology

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A special purple scarf commission with white horse A special purple scarf commission with white horses, 13th century border pattern and 14th century unicorns just got finished!

Prewashed lovely lightweight fabric, hand printed in white with my own handcarved 14th century unicorn & 13th century border pattern stamps which were inspired by period artwork. Wearable art, beautiful soft, great for warm as well as cooler days & air conditioned rooms, machine washable!
💛💜😍💜💛

Interested in my handprinted scarves? You can find them all here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/clothing/scarf/

If you'd like to see all my unicorn prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/unicorn/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #purple #white #purpleandwhite #purplelover #purplelove #whiteandpurple #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #14thcentury #thirteenthcentury #medieval #unicorn #unicorns🦄 #unicorns #mythologicalcreatures

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...and fresh off the drying rack - a blue lightwei ...and fresh off the drying rack - a blue lightweight scarf, prewashed and hand printed in white with my own hand carved laurel wreath and 12th century inspired/based stamps.
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Beautiful lightweight blue fabric, great for everyday use for a medieval experience all year long!

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #dagorhir #larp #cosplay #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #creative #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #handprinted #handprintedtextiles  #12thcentury #twelthcentury #12thcenturygarb #medieval #laurelwreath #laurel #medievalpattern #reenactor #blue #blueandwhite #white #royalblue

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A new yellow scarf fresh off the drying rack with A new yellow scarf fresh off the drying rack with octopus print for a cozy experience all year long!
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Prewashed lovely soft 'cashmere feel' fabric in golden/goldenrod color, hand printed in black with my own handcarved octopus stamp. Beautiful soft scarf, great for cooler days & air conditioned rooms, machine washable!
💛🖤😍🖤💛

...and if you'd like to see all my griffin prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/octopus/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #black #yellow #blackandyellow #yellowandblack #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #medieval #octopus #octopus🐙 #octopusproject #octopuses #octopusart #octopussy #handprintedscarf #printedfabric

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I promised a friend who does awesome meals in the I promised a friend who does awesome meals in the instapot to also show more of my cooking to repay her kindness. 

Today I take you through my process of making one of my favs - Rindsrouladen (beef-rouladen). Sorry for not taking more pics but it can get quite messy with the mustard.

So, I got me a lovely piece of beef that was labeled for stew and showed a nice big coherent piece. It was actually one of the cheapest cuts at the meet counter and I normally cut away all the excess and fat and put it through the meet grinder for medium rare burgers or meet balls. From this piece I cut as many rather thin slices as possible and put the rest through the meet grinder. Btw. if you don't have a meet grinder, you can also cut the rest of the beef into thin slices and make a nice beef stir fry.

So, now to the Rouladen - I put some mustard on the beef slice, pepper it, put some pickle slices on it, when I am in the mood I also add carrot sticks in the middle but not today. Then I roll them up and as I always forget to get toothpicks, I use some cord to bind them so the layers stay in place. I put my instapot on saute/high, add some fat and when it is hot, I brown the Rouladen on all sides. If you get some liquid while you are browning it, you can carefully remove the inner pot and pour it into a bowl for later use and continue browning.

When the browning is done, I remove the Rouladen and add carrots and onions and brown them. When they have a nice shine I add about 2 cups of liquid (in this case the meet juice from my last piece of beef I cut in the instapot and saved in a reused Barilla jar - no extra seasoning as this "juice" has plenty in it). If I have some unused pickle slices left, I normally chop them up and add them to the pot. Then I add my OXO silicon ring and arrange the Rouladen on it. I put my instapot on 25 min/pressure cook/normal or low setting (Natural release).

To serve I take out the Rouladen, remove the silicon ring and get to the natural sauce with carrots and onion. I normally start my rice as soon as I start the pressure cooking.

#racaire #cooking #cookingathome #cookingfromscratch #cookingwithlove #austrian #austrianfood #germanfood
I am so excited! Donated my super long hair and my I am so excited! Donated my super long hair and my awesome friend @hellomolly___ gave me an amazing haircut and a striking blue-emerald dye job! I can't get enough of my new haircut and hair color and it is so much less weight now that more than half of my hair is gone!
💙💚💙

I already had a similar hairstyle about 20 years ago - it will be awesome when the temperatures get up again. A perfect hairstyle for me for the summer in the Florida panhandle! And as a bonus I feel like she turned back my inner clock by at least 15years - I feel so much younger! Feel like going out and getting me a blue and emerald green lipstick! Lol

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Well, it was time for some change but not without Well, it was time for some change but not without making sure to save some hair for the wig making program that makes wigs for kids with cancer.
Now I feel better in so many ways - that's quite some weight off my head, will make life so much easier and help a kid with cancer to feel better thanks to my fabulous neighbor @hellomolly___ ! ❤️
First step is to save the hair more is still to come!

#racaire #hair #haircut #myawesomeneighbor  #wigsforkids #donatehair #donatehairforcancer #longhairgone
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