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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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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Bayeux Stitch,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Islamic,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects,  Silver Thread,  Stem Stitch,  Surface Couching,  Surface Couching 2:1,  Wool-Silk Thread

    …my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project – the embroidery .1

    2017/09/13

    Yes, I know, I was quite silent recently. But I had a very good reason for my break as I’ve been working like crazy on a fitted 12th century silk bliaut (dress) for the future Queen of the Kingdom of Meridies. …and like always – when it comes to special projects like these – the time frame for completion is very limited. The bliaut has to be finished before the upcoming coronation event – preferably sooner than later. However, you find me relatively relaxed as I already made some great progress. Her silk underdress is already finished as well as a good part of the bliaut. I am quite optimistic that…

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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Bayeux Stitch,  Embroidery,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Medieval Embroidery,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects,  Refilsaum,  Wool-Silk Thread

    …my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project – the embroidery

    2017/08/12

    And today I am going to show you more pictures of my medieval islamic inspired embroidery for Gloria’s OvO pouch. Due to the time restraints of this project I didn’t get to take many pictures. However, I did my best to capture some of the more interesting parts for you. Therefore I hope that you’ll enjoy my progress pictures as much as I enjoyed working on this project.

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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Bayeux Stitch,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Islamic,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Medieval Embroidery,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects

    …my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project – from the medieval inspiration to an actual pattern or “an interesting journey” .3

    2017/07/19

    And once again a posting about my most recent embroidery project – my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project for my dear mother-in-law, Gloria. I can’t tell you how great it feels to find some time and peace to post about this project again. It is a very special project which is very close to my heart. I intended to write my next posting about it earlier but then life happened. Yeah, the last two weeks were quite rough on me. I twisted my ankle quite badly and if that wasn’t already enough, I also got a really bad stomach bug. However, there is no cause for concern – my ankle as well…

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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Islamic,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum - Online Collections,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects,  Thoughts about working with medieval patterns...

    …my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project – from the medieval inspiration to an actual pattern or “an interesting journey” .1

    2017/06/20

    Today we’re taking another close look at my very first medieval islamic inspired embroidery project – the OvO pouch for Gloria, my dear mother-in-law. The path which starts with the initial inspiration and finally leads to the finished project is not always easy. Sometimes one has to follow a quite difficult way and get rid of one obstacle after another. And yes, this project was one of those not quite so easy ones and sent me on an interesting journey…

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  • 10th to 15th century - medieval islamic inspired embroidery,  Bayeux Stitch,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Links,  Embroidery Patterns,  Islamic,  Islamic laid and couched work,  Materials,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum - Online Collections,  OvO - Order of the velvet Owl - pouch,  Projects,  Refilsaum,  Wool-Silk Thread

    Gloria’s OvO pouch with medieval islamic inspired embroidery – my period inspiration :D

    2017/06/05

    My previous posting, “super secret project revealed: OvO pouch with medieval islamic inspired embroidery“, already contained a sneak peek at this very special embroidery project. And today I am going to show you the period inspiration for my medieval islamic inspired embroidery project. 🙂 But let’s talk about the project first. When I took on this project, I was already aware that it wouldn’t be a simple task for me. Being so close to the recipient – Gloria, my beloved mother-in-law – made this embroidery project easier but also much more difficult at the same time.

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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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  • 14th century hood with roses for Elisenda de Luna,  14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Gold embroidery / gold work,  Gold Thread,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Silk Thread,  Surface Couching

    More about the rose embroidery for my friends hood .5.3 – some gold thread embellishment for the border of the rose leaf :)

    2017/02/02

    The days are rushing by and another week is coming to its end. Yeah, the weekend is close and I know quite too well that I have less and less time left for my super secret embroidery project. But that’s fine as I am making really good progress. In fact I am just some days away from finishing the main part of the project – the embroidery – which normally takes the longest… And I will need any day I can spare for the other project on my to do list before Gulf Wars. No, it’s not another sewing project for my husband or I for war. I promised to make a scroll for…

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  • 14th century hood with roses for Elisenda de Luna,  14th century projects,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Gold embroidery / gold work,  Gold Thread,  How to start a new thread,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Misc. step by step embroidery tutorials,  Projects,  Rose,  Rose embroidery for Elisenda's 14th century hood,  Silk Thread,  Surface Couching

    More about the rose embroidery for my friends hood .5.2 – some gold thread embellishment for the border of the rose leaf :)

    2017/01/26

    Woohoo! I am working on a super secret project at the moment! 😀 …and though I can’t really share any information or progress pictures concerning the new project until it’s finished and the recipient got it, you really don’t need to worry that I might take a break from posting until the project is finished. On the contrary! I took so many pictures of my recent embroidery and sewing projects that I can keep you quite busy until I can finally reveal my new, super secret project. 🙂 Which brings me right to the topic of todays posting. In my last two postings I showed you my two work steps concerning the silk shading embroidery for the rose…

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  • 14th century hood with roses for Elisenda de Luna,  14th century projects,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Long and short Stitch,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Misc. step by step embroidery tutorials,  Projects,  Silk Shading,  Silk Thread

    More about the rose embroidery for my friends hood .5.1 – the rose leaf embroidery or my first “silk shading” :)

    2017/01/12

    In my last posting “More about the rose embroidery for my friends hood .5 – the rose leaf embroidery or my first “silk shading” 🙂” I showed you how I established the foundation for the silk shading technique by creating an initial layer along the outer border of one of my rose leaves. And today we are going to take a look at the second step concerning the rose leaf and the above mentioned silk shading technique.

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    2019/10/16

    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!

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    2019/11/11

    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.

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    2019/07/28
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Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Lion bag made from golden fabric, lined with red cotton fabric & hand printed with hand carved 16/17th century rampant lion & 13th century decorative border stamp. Bag with 16/17th century lion & 13th century border print - gold / red - 13 x 13 inch $80.00
  • Bag made from blue cotton canvas, lined, printed with a hand carved 15th century Pelican stamp in silver. Bag with 15th century Pelican print - blue/silver- 11 x 11 inch $80.00
  • Soft, cozy & warm magenta 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 - purple (magenta)/yellow $59.00
  • XXLarge natural colored linen coif/arming cap made from 100% linen fabric. The XXL coif is new, ready to wear, pre-washed & machine washable! XXLarge linen coif/arming cap - natural - unprinted $25.00
  • Medium size red linen coif / arming cap made from red linen, printed by hand in yellow with a handcut 12th century inspired stamp. Pre-washed fabric, ready to wear & machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in red/yellow with 12th century print $25.00

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I just finished working on another fun scarf: the second handprinted buttlicking cat scarf with paw prints!
❤️🐾😺🐾❤️

This one is already promised but if you like cats and would like to see more cat prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/cats/

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...and also a custom handprinted scarf with griffi ...and also a custom handprinted scarf with griffins got finished today! I love how nice the 13th century inspired griffins look on this bright red! 

...and if you'd like to see more prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/

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I just finished working on a fun scarf commission I just finished working on a fun scarf commission you might enjoy: the very first buttlicking cat print scarf with paw prints! ❤️🐾😺🐾❤️

...and if you'd like to see more cat prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/cats/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #black #white #blackandwhite #whiteandblack #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #medieval #cat #cats #catlover #catfan #catmom #funnycats #catsofinstagram #catlovers

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Sneak peek at my favorite work: custom made pieces Sneak peek at my favorite work:
custom made pieces ❤️

Red medium size linen coifs handprinted with white griffin print fresh off the sewing machine & handprinted dark green cotton canvas pouches with white 12th century lion print which should get finished tomorrow. Don't worry, I made some extra ones for my shop! ❤️😊❤️
...and then I have some stamp cutting on my to-do list!

Wearable art, handmade with love in Crestview, Florida, USA. You can find more handprinted one-of-a-kind items here:
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#racaire #racairesworkshop #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #mysca  #madeinflorida #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #cosplay #larp #dagorhir #green #red #darkgreen #white #griffin #griffins #lion #lionprint #lionpride #printedmaterial #linen #canvas #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #handprintedfabric #wearableart #coif #pouch

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The short table runners with laurel wreath & fleur The short table runners with laurel wreath & fleur-de-lis print are now back in stock again! Lovely, very dark blue cotton canvas, which is nearly black, hand printed with my handcut laurel wreath & fleur-de-lis stamp!

Two layers of nice sturdy canvas which will look great on your table at home, at your coffee table or at your next feast! It's so versatile and most important - machine washable!

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#tablesetting #tablerunners #tabledecor #tablesettings #fancy #pretty

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A new cat scarf fresh off the drying rack for a co A new cat scarf fresh off the drying rack for a cozy and warm experience all year long!
Thanks for all your great input! I finally decided to leave this one as it is but the next one will definitely get some random paw prints as you suggested. ❤️🐾😺🐾❤️
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Prewashed lovely soft 'Pashmina feel' fabric in black color, hand printed in white with my own handcarved buttlicking cat stamp which was inspired by period medieval artwork.
Cozy & warm, great for cooler days & air conditioned rooms, machine washable!

...and if you'd like to see more cat prints, you can find them here: https://www.racaire.com/product-category/prints-colors/print/cats/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #black #white #blackandwhite #whiteandblack #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #medieval #cat #cats #catlover #catfan #catmom #funnycats #catsofinstagram #catlovers

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A new black scarf fresh off the drying rack with t A new black scarf fresh off the drying rack with the very first griffin print for a cozy and warm experience all year long!
https://www.racaire.com/product-category/clothing/scarf/

Prewashed lovely soft 'Pashmina feel' fabric in black color, hand printed in yellow with my own handcarved 13th century griffin & fleur-de-lis stamps, which were inspired by period artwork. Beautiful cozy & warm, 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/griffin/

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #black #yellow #blackandyellow #yellowandblack #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #medieval #griffin #griffins #heraldry #heraldic #fleurdelis #mythology #mythologyart #mythologicalcreatures

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Working on a special scarf commission for a lovely Working on a special scarf commission for a lovely lady - a black 13th century dragon print on (smooth) raw silk. 🖤😍🖤

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #black #white  #blackandwhite #whiteandblack #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #13thcentury #thirteenthcentury #medieval #dragon #dragons  #dragonart #dragonsofinstagram #dragonprint #rawsilk

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I got some lovely new colors for my workshop! They I got some lovely new colors for my workshop!
They will make some lovely handprinted placemats, table runners and aprons! ❤️😍❤️

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...and another table runner just got finished! 60i ...and another table runner just got finished! 60in of lovely slightly darker red canvas with yellow 13th century griffin and fleur-de-lis print.
It will be an interesting challenge to take a nice picture of this long table runner for my shop... ❤️

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #red #darkred #yellow #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #medieval #tabledecoration #tablerunner
#tablesetting #tablerunners #tabledecor #tablesettings #fleurs #fleurdelis #griffin

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Sneak peek! ...when you made a lot of new things f Sneak peek! ...when you made a lot of new things for your little shop but would rather like to sew some more than set up for a photo shoot... *lol*

However, I promise to take some photos soon - I just have to familiarize myself with my new phone first as my old one stopped working properly... I am already excited about the first pics and can't wait to find out what the camera of my new phone can do... ❤️💕❤️

Wearable art, handmade with love in Crestview, Florida, USA. You can find more handprinted one-of-a-kind items here:
https://www.racaire.com

#racaire #scarf #placemat #tablerunner #facemask #mysca #fashion #fashionable  #madeinflorida #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #cosplay #larp #dagorhir #green #yellow #purple #black #white #octopus #cat #catking #catlover #printedfabric #printedmaterial #linen #facemasks #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #handprintedfabric

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...it always makes me smile when I am working with ...it always makes me smile when I am working with my (early) 16th century butt-licking cat stamp. After thinking for so long about it, I finally had to print a new scarf with it for my shop. What do you think? Shall I add some stars or cat paw prints or simply leave it as it is?
❤😸😻😸❤

#racaire #racairesworkshop #catfan #cat #catmom #buttlickingcat #cats #catlover #catlovers #black #white #blackscarf #blackandwhite #printed #printedtextiles #handprinting #handprintedtextiles #handprinted #scarf #scarves #unique #specialproject #special #fun #funproject
A new orange scarf with black 13th/14th century ra A new orange scarf with black 13th/14th century raven print fresh off the drying rack for a cozy medieval experience all year long!
https://www.racaire.com/product-category/clothing/scarf/

Prewashed lovely soft 'Pashmina feel' fabric, hand printed in black with my own handcarved 13th/14th century raven & 13th century fleur-de-lis stamps which were inspired by period artwork. Beautiful cozy & warm, great for  cooler days & air conditioned rooms, machine washable!
💛💜😍💜💛

#racaire #printing #mysca #amtgard #empireofmedievalpursuits #larp #cosplay #dagorhir #medieval #reenactment #handmade #artist #madeinflorida #scarf #scarves #printedscarf #orange #black #blackandorange #orangeandblack #orangelove #thirteenthcentury #handprinted #handprintedtextiles #13thcentury #14thcentury #medieval #bird #raven #birdprint #fleurdelis

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