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  • 7th - 9th century doll tunic
    7th century art,  8th century art,  9th century art,  Berlin,  Exhibitions,  Hand-Sewing,  Medieval Art,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Museum,  Museum Photos,  Museums - Germany,  Photos,  Racaire

    …a little 7th to 9th century doll tunic…

    2019/12/28

    Have you ever wondered what kids played with centuries ago? Pictures of toys from the very last centuries are available in quite an abundance but they get more and more rare the further you go back in time. Therefore you might very well imagine my great joy when I found this lovely little doll tunic from the 7th to 9th century on display at the Bode Museum.

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  • Exhibitions,  Medieval Art,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Museum,  Museum Photos,  Museums - Austria,  Photos

    …and more museums and photos…

    2019/12/26

    Apropos photos – I uploaded some of my photos to facebook and thought you might enjoy them: Special guided tour through the Landeszeughaus/Armory Graz, Austria 2004

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  • 12th century Block Print,  12th century projects,  12th/13th century teardrop stamps,  13th century Block Print,  13th century projects,  Books,  Books - Textiles,  Medieval Art,  Museum,  Museums - Germany,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing,  romanesque teardrop stamp

    …a new 12th century project in the making…

    2017/11/15

    I haven’t made anything for myself for over one year, as my dear sweetheart pointed out to me recently. And the good husband that he is, he made me swear that I would start working on a project for myself and my own amusement next. …or as I did put it: as soon as possible. 😉 However much fun it is to make things for other people, one has always to be careful not to work oneself to the brink of creative exhaustion. Therefore I find it really important to do a fun project from time to time in order to recharge the internal batteries. It feels to me like…

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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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  • 12th century art,  Medieval Art,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Photos

    Interesting Links – a great extant 12th century dress inspiration :D

    2017/04/26

    I am tremendously excited! I was just browsing the internet and looking at pictures of 12th century artwork as I run into a lovely detail photo of a 12th century female statue. And as I followed the picture to its source, I discovered a complete photo album… 😀 Well, after looking at 12th century artwork for about 10 years now, it doesn’t happen very often that I run into really good detail photos of extant 12th century artwork which I haven’t seen yet. But I still look out for them as the excitement of finding new detail photos or a special unique piece still gives me a good thrill… *giggle*

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  • 14th century projects,  16th century projects,  Books,  Books - Embroidery,  Catalogues,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum - Online Collections,  Museums - Germany,  Pelicans,  Projects

    Medieval Pelican inspiration for embroidery .1

    2015/09/11

    During the last days I was searching for a new medieval pelican inspiration for my current embroidery project. Well, what shall I say – finding a new inspiration is often difficult enough but if you are looking for something special, it can appear to be even more challenging. Fully aware of this fact, I gathered my favorite books about embroidery around me, sat down and went through my books in order to find a new medieval pelican inspiration for my current 14th century hood project for my friends pelican elevation.

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  • 14th century Malterer tapestry,  14th century projects,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Klosterstich,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum - Online Collections,  Projects

    FAQ – 14th century embroidery & medieval inspiration

    2014/10/06

    During the past years I was often asked for the medieval inspiration for the Klosterstich embroidery which you can see at the picture above. And I have not only embroidered this lovely theme – I also already used it for a hand painted mug and a hand painted box… And, well, I might even use it again in the future because I love it so much… 🙂

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  • Barcelona,  Impressions,  Medieval Art,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Mission Medieval Barcelona,  Photos

    Mission Medieval Barcelona accomplished… – my favorite photos from day #2 :D

    2014/07/17

    *gosch* I really can’t believe it. I already took about 1300 photos during my very first day in Barcelona and thought that this is a really large number. Well, this was until I started to go through the photos of day #2…. …it seems that I took even more photos during my second day in Barcelona. More than 2000 photos – *gosch* – how did I manage this? *lol*

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  • 12th century art,  12th century projects,  Embroidery,  Kingdom of An Tir,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum - Online Collections,  Patches for my 12th century wedding dress project,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    Racaire’s wedding cloak project – 12th century inspired patch #4 from the SCA Barony Montengarde in Avacal (Canada)

    2014/05/30

    It’s time again to show you another awesome patch I got for my wedding cloak project! I proudly present to you this beautiful embroidered patch for my 12th century wedding cloak project by courtesy of lady Sorcha de Lenche. It was hand embroidered by the lovely and very talented lady Sorcha de Lenche. Who is not only a very talented artisan but also a very kind and nice lady. She sent this beautiful hand embroidered wedding cloak patch from the SCA Barony Montengarde situated in the Principality of Avacal, a part of the mighty SCA Kingdom of An Tir. 😀

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  • I received my most recent order today and I just had to come on here to say that getting an order from this shop is second to none - it’s like Christmas every time. Racaire puts a ton of extra care into every order - each item is wrapped like a present, carefully folded, tied with ribbon, and includes care instructions. Getting to unwrap each item is such a joy. Beyond that, the work is spectacular, looks good, and wears well. You can wash and rewash and the prints look as good or better than they did on day one. I would give Racaire 10/10 stars every time.

    Elizabeth Leino Avatar Elizabeth Leino
    2024/03/12

    Great products, quality materials, personalized service, top notch customer support, perfect packaging. Quite possibly one of the best shops out there!

    Gale Hoefnagel Avatar Gale Hoefnagel
    2024/02/16

    positive review  Amazing work, love the stamp created for me. The details are amazing. You just kind find anything their equal for quality and artistic design. Def

    Robert de Bray Avatar Robert de
    2019/09/04
  • 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
    2019/09/26

    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!

    Ruth Thorson Avatar Ruth Thorson
    2019/11/11

    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

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Bright red 100% silk patch with premium gold 12th century lion print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamps. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Silk patch with 12th century lion print – red/gold $25.00
  • A soft scarf with horse & star print for a warm & cozy experience all year long. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamps. The scarf is new, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with horse & star print - black/white $59.00
  • Triangle shape linen bandana made from lovely light-weight 100% linen with octopus print. Handprinted in purple with my handcut octopus stamp. Ready to wear & machine washable! Linen bandana with octopus print - green/purple $59.00
  • Light weight black crinkle silk chiffon scarf with yellow 12th century print for a medieval experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved stamps. New scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with 12th century print - black/yellow - light weight silk chiffon $149.00
  • Blue linen octopus face mask with long ties and white octopus print. New, pre-washed fabric, ready to wear and machine washable! Face mask with octopus print - blue/white $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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