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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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  • Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Lazy Daisy Stitch,  Modern Nailbinding,  nailbinded and embroidered hat,  Projects - Nailbinding,  Satin Stitch,  Stem Stitch

    …some nailbinding again – my finished nailbinded and embroidered hat :D

    2018/03/23

    My nailbinded and embroidered hat is finally finished! *happydance* And you can tell that it is my absolute favorite as I am wearing my new nailbinded and embroidered hat nearly every day for several hours. 😀 And before you ask – no, my sweetheart doesn’t object to it as he knows that I am always at least a little bit cold. Everyone who has met me during cold weather can tell that staying warm is definitely one of the main objectives of my life. But that’s not only because the cold makes me feel uncomfortable. No, it’s far more than that. Being cold is normally followed by being ill and…

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  • Projects - Nailbinding

    …some nailbinding again… .1

    2018/02/15

    …and here is some more progress concerning my most recent nailbinding project – a nailbinded grey and blue hood. 🙂 I didn’t have much time to work on my projects recently but I still try to achieve a little bit of progress every day. Nevertheless, I think that I won’t be able to finish the hood before the winter is over but I don’t mind as there is always another winter to come. 😉

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  • Books,  Books - Nailbinding,  Projects,  Projects - Nailbinding

    …and, for a change, some nailbinding again and some personal news…

    2018/02/04

    Yes, you see right, I’ve done some nailbinding again… 🙂  It is really nice to finally find a moment of peace which allows me to catch my breath. I feel like I just got off a roller coaster. The last year finished with quite a surprise and it was unfortunatelly not the kind one would normally appreciate. After some initial struggles to find a doctor who would see me on short notice around christmas, I finally received the information that I had to undergo a small surgery. And though the thought scared me quite a bit, I was at the same time also very thankful that my doctor could fit…

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  • Misc.,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects,  Projects - Nailbinding,  Racaire

    Crazy nailbinding ideas – a nailbinded cover for my gear shifter… :)

    2016/12/15

    Wooohooo! It seems like my level of crazy just hit a new level! Believe it or not – I made a nailbinded cover for the gear shifter of my car! And I love it! *lol* Why? Well, it seemed so much easier than every other option. …and how come? Well, let’s see… As some of you might know, I really enjoy living in a quite rural neighborhood here in Kentucky. All the trees, grass and the fresh air make quite a huge difference after living in a big city like Vienna for nearly my whole life…

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  • Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding

    My secret last-minute nailbinding hood commission – finished & delivered :)

    2014/12/30

    After some very busy but beautiful christmas days with my sweetheart, his family and our dear friends, I finally found some time and peace to sit down today and tell you more about the secret nailbinding present commission I recently started. 😀 Now, some days after christmas, I think I can finally post some more details about this secret last-minute nailbinding christmas gift commission I was working at without spoiling the surprise. I am very glad to say that due to some very busy evenings and many working hours I was able to finish the nailbinding  in time and to deliver it to its recipient shortly before christmas. By the way –…

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  • Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding

    A secret last-minute nailbinding commission & a short photo tutorial… :)

    2014/12/18

    …and today I have again some nailbinding for you. 🙂 Just some days ago I was asked to make a nailbinded hood for a friend of mine. And well, what shall I say, I really couldn’t resist to take on this last-minute christmas present commission. 😉

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  • Chain Stitch,  Embroidery,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding

    And more nailbinding – a nailbinded headband with embroidery

    2014/11/20

    … and even more nailbinding for you today – a nailbinded and embroidered headband! 😀 Before I started working at the nailbinded cap, about which I posted yesterday, I finished this nailbinded headband with embroidery which you can see at the picture above. A headband like this is a great finger exercise. 🙂

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  • 12th century nailbinded cap,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding

    A new nailbinded cap finished – nailbinding / needle-binding / Nadelbinden / Schlingentechnik is a lot of fun :D

    2014/11/19

    And here a look at my most recent nailbinding project which I just finished – a new nailbinded cap: I met the nice farmer from the Peacefield farm at the local Beech Bend Market about one week ago. He liked my nailbinded snood and cap so much that he asked me to make a nailbinded cap for him and gave me some of his lovely wool. And here we are – a new nailbinded cap is finished. This nailbinded cap will be delivered to him at the next Beech Bend Market this weekend. I hope that it will fit him well and that he likes it. 🙂

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  • 14th century projects,  16th century belt pouch,  Misc.,  Projects,  Projects - Nailbinding

    Sneak peek at upcoming crafting projects – 14th century hood with daggings, nailbinded cap & 16th century belt pouch

    2014/11/09

    I just got together some of the materials for my next crafting projects and thought you would enjoy a sneak peek at them: Yes, besides the 12th century clothing project for my dear sweetheart, for our 12th century wedding at the great Gulf Wars event next year in Mississippi, I am also having joy with planning some more or less “small” side projects.

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  • Chain Stitch,  Modern Nailbinding,  Projects - Nailbinding,  Stem Stitch

    Modern Nailbinding / Nadelbinden – a new project and old projects revisited :)

    2014/11/07

    On my birthday I decided to have some fun and to do something I haven’t done for quite a long time. Therefore I took one of my nailbinding needles and had some fun with turning some wool into a new cap… 🙂 I always find it very relaxing when I am working at a nailbinding project. Some of you might not be familiar with this great technique by now but nailbinding is an ancient technique which is much older than crotchet or knitting. It is an interesting technique that is worth at least a try. Well, however, that this is an old technique doesn’t mean that we can’t give it a modern…

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Customer Reviews

  • positive review  Racaire is an amazing artist who’s work has taken our jousting troupe to the next level!! Highly recommended!

    Joe A Farley Avatar Joe A
    2019/07/29

    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

    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
    2019/09/12
  • 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

    Incredible customer service skills and communication. I ordered a set of placemats and a table runner and after 6 months of daily use they show no signs of wear and are still vibrant and beautiful!!

    James Fray Avatar James Fray
    2022/08/30

    Racaire made me an absolutely gorgeous custom scarf based on my heraldry!! I got updates throughout the whole process and it was completed and shipped super fast too ❤️❤️❤️

    Mem Lily Barnett Avatar Mem Lily
    2022/12/04

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Pink linen fabric patch with octopus print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Linen patch with octopus print - pink/blue $4.00
  • Art for your table in form of a cup/bowl cover with white octopus print! Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. The mid-weight 100% linen for the cup/bowl cover is new, pre-washed & ready to be used! Due to the added beads I recommend hand-washing. Cup/bowl cover with octopus print - red/white - 10.5 x 10.5 inch $30.00
  • Reversible fencing soft parry in red. All seams were reinforced & the used fabrics pre-washed. The soft parry is machine-washable. Fencing soft parry - reversible - red $95.00
  • Blue 100% heavy-weight linen fabric patch with white bear print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Linen patch with bear print - blue/white - heavyweight linen $4.00
  • Dark green cotton canvas patch with yellow triskele print. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Cotton patch with triskele print – green (dark)/yellow $4.00

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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