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  • 12th century wedding clothing project,  13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Books,  Books - Textiles,  Catalogues,  Museum,  Museums - Germany,  Projects

    My husbands 13th century under tunic – about my medieval inspiration

    2015/04/05

    New inspiration for our hobby can be quite difficult to find but some books really make a difference. Like the one in which I found the inspiration for my husbands new 13th century under tunic. Since I started with this hobby, which was more then 10 years ago, I have been searching for interesting and inspiring books. But well, with every new book purchase for my book collection I always take a chance.

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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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  • Embroidery,  FAQ,  Medieval Embroidery,  Misc.,  Museum,  Racaire

    FAQ – research & medieval embroidery inspiration – some personal thoughts based on 14years of experience

    2014/08/21

    Recently one of my blog members asked me a very simple but also very important question: Where shall she start her research? Well, though this question seems to be a very simple one, the answer is by far not simple. And I really think that this is actually one of the most simple but also most interesting questions I was ever asked about my work.

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  • Barcelona,  Impressions,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Mission Medieval Barcelona,  Museum,  Museum Photos,  Museums - Spain,  Photos

    Mission Medieval Barcelona accomplished… – my favorite photos from day #3 :D

    2014/07/20

    Recently I already posted the photos of day #1 and day #2 of my trip to Barcelona. And today I have even more photos for you from day #3. It took some time to go through all the photos which I took during this day. But finally I managed to put together another selection of my favorite photos for you – enjoy! 🙂

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  • Impressions,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Mission Medieval Vienna,  Museum,  Museum Photos,  Museums - Austria,  Photos,  Vienna

    …on a medieval photo safari in Vienna…

    2014/07/18

    At the moment I am on a medieval photo safari in the museums of Vienna… 😀 …I was so excited about the quality of the photos which my new Sony Alpha dslr takes that I decided to “re-take” some photos of my favorite pieces on display at the local museums. Yesterday I already spent about 3.5hours at the treasury and after a first look through my new photos I have to say: all this awesome details! I want more! I am definitely going back today to take more photos! *lol*

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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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  • Barcelona,  Impressions,  Middle Ages,  Misc.,  Mission Medieval Barcelona,  Museum,  Museums - Austria,  Photos

    Mission Medieval Barcelona

    2014/07/10

    I am such a happy girl and I still can’t believe it. For the next days I will be away from the computer because I am going to Barcelona! Viva Espana! *happydance* 😀 …and my motto is again: “Mission Medieval Barcelona”! But I promise that I will also take a look at the “modern” stuff and that I will take many-many-manyyyy photos. 😉

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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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  • 10th century art,  12th century art,  13th century art,  14th century art,  Embroidery,  Exhibitions,  Inspiration for Scrolls - 10th century,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum - Online Collections,  Museum Photos,  Projects,  Scriptorium,  Scroll Peerage - Knighting

    Interesting Links – inspiration for a 10th century SCA knighting scroll and more…

    2014/05/28

    It appears somehow funny and also really amazing to me how Fortuna works from time to time… *lol* Yesterday I was talking about a very special scroll commission for a SCA peerage scroll. About a 10th century SCA knighting scroll for the upcoming knighting ceremony of a friend – btw. my very first peerage scroll! 🙂 …and today I already run into an inspiration for it, awesome coincidence, isn’t it… *lol* Well, I don’t worry much about the fact that I have never done a peerage scroll till now. I already made so many scrolls that even a peerage scroll is also “just” another scroll for me. Like always I hope that the…

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  • 12th century art,  12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museum Photos,  Museums - Germany,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michaels 12th century face finished – sneak peek.10

    2014/05/14

    Yesterday I made again some good progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“. 😀 It was really a hard struggle with the thread, the needle and the fabric but finally Saint Michael got his 12th century face. I am very happy and also very proud of how it turned out. When you compare the original outlines at the picture at the top left with the embroidery underneath, you will see that the final embroidery looks really very different. Though the final shape of his face might look odd to our modern eyes, it is based on a period example which I found on a 12th century wallhanging.

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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

    positive review  I just got my octobag and I love it. Recaire is fast and very responsive to requests and changes

    Ann Wisnieski Avatar Ann Wisnieski
    2019/11/10

    I have had such a joy watching my tunic be created by such a wonderful person! Extreme talent! Thank you so much for working on my tunic <3 I cannot wait to wear it out at events!

    Cody David Rusch Avatar Cody David
    2022/05/05
  • positive review  I have admired Racaire’s Workshop for a while. The examples of period style and the detail put into the finished work always looks great. I ordered some linen coifs for my kit and was asked important question that made my experience a good one. Besides size, color and intended use. I am happy with my purchase.

    John Reuter Norman Armoury Avatar John Reuter
    2020/01/13

    Ive bought two items from her workshop(hood and custom bag). Both were beautiful and high quality. I received so many compliments during Gulf Wars about my hood. The quality of her work is almost unmatched and is super easy to work with. I came with a jumbled idea for my bag and she worked wonders. Will definitely be buying again!

    LaShea Charleville Avatar LaShea Charleville
    2024/03/31

    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

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Soft lightweight blue 100% linen scarf with gold phoenix print for a medieval experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved phoenix stamp with premium gold ink and heat set. New lightweight linen scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with phoenix print - blue/gold - light weight linen (square) $139.00
  • Medium purple linen coif/arming cap made from lovely purple linen fabric, handprinted in gold premium print with a hand carved 13th century inspired dragon stamp. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in purple/gold with 13th century dragon print $36.00
  • XLarge purple linen coif/arming cap made from lovely purple linen fabric, handprinted in gold premium print with a hand carved 13th century inspired griffin stamp. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! XLarge linen coif/arming cap in purple/gold with 13th century griffin print $36.00
  • Medium white linen coif/arming cap made from lovely soft white linen fabric, handprinted in red with a hand carved 13th century inspired griffin stamp. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in white/red with 13th century griffin print $30.00
  • Handprinted linen trim with rose print made from black linen fabric, handprinted in white with a handcut medieval inspired rose stamp. Machine washable! Linen trim with rose print - black/white $20.00

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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