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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.26 – Endspurt!

    2014/06/19

    Endspurt! …and again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” embroidery project. 😀 The many hours which I recently worked at this embroidery project seem to finally pay off. After yesterdays posting I continued my work at the blue border. And now, after another 8 very busy hours filled with embroidery, I am very happy to tell that I just finished the blue border. …and here a new photo of my recent embroidery progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.25 – Endspurt!

    2014/06/18

    And again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” embroidery project. 😀 *Wooohooo* Endspurt! Yeah, I am diligently working at the last embroidered border of my medieval embroidery project and I can already imagine the end of my project… *happydance* 🙂 …and here a new photo of my recent embroidery progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.24 – Endspurt!

    2014/06/17

    And again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” embroidery. 😀 *Wow* Filling the second blue border with this medieval embroidery technique takes nearly forever but I am definitely not giving up. Despite all this never ending rows of small stitches and the awfully slow progress, I already made good progress on this last part of the embroidery. I am very confident of being able to finish this border and furthermore this embroidery project during the next days. 🙂 …and here two pictures of the recent progress of my medieval embroidery project for you. The blue border is the result of several very busy embroidery evenings – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.23 – first (yellow) border finished

    2014/06/13

    It took many long hours but I just completed another important part of my embroidery. Yes, I finally finished the work at the first border of my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” embroidery. 😀 As you can see on the picture underneath, a yellow border gently enframes my archangel Saint Michael now. Not only that, I also managed to finish the last part of the dragon. I added the last missing part of the dragons tail and completed the dragon. 🙂 …and here the picture with the recent progress of my medieval embroidery project for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.22 – after more than 100 working hours…

    2014/06/09

    After more than 100 working hours I finally managed to finish the first major part of my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” project. 😀 It took many hours and an endless amount of tiny stitches but I just finished the main green background section of my embroidery. I am very pleased with the intermediate result of my embroidery project. Now I am very eager to finish my 12th century embroidery project. I really can’t wait to see the final result of my version of St. Michael and the Dragon. 🙂 …and here the picture of my new progress for you – enjoy! 😀 By the way – please take a look at…

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.21 – Saint Michaels hand & sleeve finished :)

    2014/06/07

    Again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“. 😀 Wooohooo! I am very happy to tell that I just finished the embroidery of Saint Michaels hand and sleeve. *happydance* It feels so great that my handsome 12th century archangel – St Michael – is nearly finished now. I just have to fill some very small sections but they won’t make a big difference concerning the whole appearance… Such a pretty looking archangel… 🙂 …and here the picture of my new progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.20 – Saint Michaels cloak finished :)

    2014/06/05

    …and again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” project for you. 😀 Yesterday I showed you my first progress concerning Saint Michaels cloak and today I proudly present to you Saint Michaels finished red cloak. I feel very released. His cloak looks much better than I thought it would look like. He looks so handsome and cute wearing his striking red cloak, doesn’t he? 🙂 …and here the picture of my new progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.19 – working at Saint Michaels cloak :)

    2014/06/05

    …and again I have new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” project for you. 😀 After the recent progress at Saint Michaels sleeve I took a short brake from the work at the sleeve and started working at Saint Michaels cloak instead. …and here the picture of my new progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.18 – working at Saint Michaels sleeve :)

    2014/06/02

    …and again new progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” project. 😀 “End spurt”! Yes, I already reached the “end spurt” phase concerning the completion of Saint Michael. Just one hand, one sleeve and the cloak left and I already started working at Saint Michaels sleeve. 😀 …and here the picture of my new progress for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • #2 Fast & easy Pouch,  Chain Stitch,  Chain Stitch for Hand-Sewing,  Craft with Racaire,  Embroidery,  Hand-Sewing

    Craft with Racaire – Project 2 – fast and easy pouch tutorial – Step 3.3 – Chain Stitch and how to use it for hand sewing

    2014/06/01

    Maybe you remember my recent postings about some very basic but also very important techniques for embroidery & hand sewing. Basic techniques which we needed till now to successfully work at our current “Craft with Racaire” project – the fast and easy pouch tutorial. You can find my detailed postings about the embroidery techniques here: Running Stitch & Stem Stitch. In this postings you can also find detailed information concerning the hand sewing techniques: Running Stitch and Back Stitch and their practical application. This techniques were already a good start but I decided to take you one step further. Today I want to show you how you can easily embellish your pouch during your sewing process. Therefore we need a new technique for the next step,…

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  • positive review  In 2017, I had the distinct pleasure of having Racaire work on my coronation dress. Her seamstress skills are unmatched and she was a joy to work with. She made me feel like a Queen. 👑👸👑

    Stephanie Burris Avatar Stephanie Burris
    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

    Racaire’s work is AMAZING!!!!! Professional, courteous, artistic, high quality - all the things. Every time I wear one of her pieces I get tons of compliments.

    Aria DeChatillon Avatar Aria DeChatillon
    2023/06/01
  • positive review  I have followed Racaire's work for a decade. She is a true artist, and absolute magic with a needle! Her block printed fabrics are gobsmackingly gorgeous, with historically appropriate designs, and her embroidery and textile arts are without peer. Her historical research is spot on which is something this history geek truly appreciates. I recommend her work heartily! (and she's an awfully nice person to boot!)

    Linda M. Davies Avatar Linda M.
    2019/08/23

    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

    I just bought a lovely warm printed scarf to give as a gift - now I want one for myself! Beautifully made and perfectly packaged.

    Marie la Fauconniere Avatar Marie la
    2022/12/09

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Light weight black 100% cotton gauze Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap/ Throw with two colored Art Nouveau dragonfly print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved dragonfly stamp. New cotton gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf/ Sarong/ Wrap with dragonfly print - black/purple & green - light weight cotton gauze $119.00
  • Pilgrim crusader bag with red cross print - made from heavy cotton fabric, lined, printed with hand carved cross stamp in red. Machine washable! Bag with crusader cross print - white/red - 11.5 x 12 inch $70.00
  • Triangle shape linen bandana made from lovely 100% linen with octopus print. Handprinted in black with handcut octopus stamp. Ready to wear & machine washable! Linen bandana with octopus print - red/black $59.00
  • Large black linen coif / arming cap made from lovely soft black linen. The fabric is already pre-washed, the linen coif is ready to wear & machine washable! Large linen coif/arming cap - black - unprinted $30.00
  • Dark green linen face mask with long ties & yellow triskele print based on triskele artwork dated to AD 100-200. Printed by hand with my own, handcarved triskele stamp. New, pre-washed 100% linen fabric, ready to wear and machine washable! Face mask with triskele print - green (dark)/yellow $29.00

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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