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  • 12th century inspired Lion pattern
    12th century Block Print,  12th century projects,  12th century tunic - printed yellow raw silk,  12th/13th century stamps (misc),  12th/13th century teardrop stamps,  Hand-Sewing,  Misc.,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing,  Projects - Tablet weaving,  Racaire,  romanesque teardrop stamp,  SCA,  Tablet woven bands

    Blockprinting & stamp cutting – my new obsessions…

    2020/01/14

    Some of you might be wondering what else I was up to besides my move from Kentucky to Florida and then our final move into our new home. Well, I would say that I embraced two new art forms completely – blockprinting & stamp cutting. And if I may say so, I think I got pretty good at it.

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  • 12th century Block Print,  12th century projects,  12th century tunic - printed yellow raw silk,  12th/13th century stamps (misc),  12th/13th century teardrop stamps,  13th century Block Print,  13th century projects,  Hand-Sewing,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing,  romanesque teardrop stamp

    …the start of a 12th century printed silk tunic project :)

    2018/04/01

    Wooohooo! I finally started the 12th century printed silk tunic project for my sweetheart! And you find me quite excited as I was preparing for this very special project for some time now. You might have already been wondering about all the new 12th/13th century inspired block printing stamps which I created during the last months. After finishing the last stamp we were finally able to put the new block printing stamps to good use. 

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  • Misc.,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing,  Racaire

    Preparations for my next block printing project…

    2018/03/07

    After taking a look at the beautiful yellow and blue raw silk fabric which I wanted to use for my next block printing project, I realized that the pre-washed fabric wasn’t as smooth as I liked it to be. Well, after all this years of minimal use of the ironing board and the iron, I had to admit to myself that this lovely time had to come to an end. I had to iron my fabric for my project and I definitely didn’t enjoy the thought of it.

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  • 12th century Block Print,  12th century projects,  12th/13th century stamps (misc),  13th century Block Print,  13th century projects,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing

    …and a new little dragon stamp cut – medieval inspired block printing stamp IV

    2018/02/24

    You might think that after carving three medieval inspired block printing stamps rather recently, which were all based on extant printed fabrics from the 12th to 13th century, that I might have done enough stamp cutting for a while. But no, I have by far not have had enough from cutting block printing stamps yet. And it definitely didn’t help that my dear sweetheart ordered a nice set of good cutting tools as Christmas present for me. Yeah, he is indeed a terrible enabler when it comes to my projects and, as you can imagine, I definitely do not object to that… 😉

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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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  • 12th century Block Print,  12th century projects,  13th century Block Print,  13th century projects,  Projects,  Projects - Block Printing,  romanesque teardrop stamp

    First 12th/13th century inspired block printing stamp finished! – Romanesque teardrop stamp .1

    2017/12/07

    …and so it finally begins – a new stamp for my next medieval inspired block printing project is cut and mounted! Romanesque teardrop stamp for the win! And I already can’t wait to cut the next stamp as the 12th/13th century pattern which I want to reproduce and play with is calling for a set of at least two stamps. And not only that, I also have my eye already set on a third pattern which is quite similar in its outer appearance. I bet that this third medieval pattern would look lovely when added to this growing repertoire of what I started to call “romanesque teardrop stamps”. Yes, one…

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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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  • 12th century coronation dress project for HRH Ysmay,  12th century projects,  Projects

    To cloth a queen…

    2017/10/09

    As some of you might have already realized, I didn’t post as often as I normally do during the past couple months. As sad this fact made me, I have a really good reason for it. I was working like crazy at a 12th century coronation dress as well as a 12th century coronation underdress for our future Queen, our beloved princess Ysmay. But first things first. I was quite surprised but at the same time also tremendously happy when I got to know that our future King and Queen wanted to have a 12 th century themed coronation…

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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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  • positive review  I just received my Skull earring. Shipping was quick (quicker than anticipated) and very personal. And they made it just in time to wear for Halloween. LOVE THEM!!!! Thank you..❤️

    Melissa Hannon Avatar Melissa Hannon
    2019/10/24

    The patches I recieved are gorgeous, the service is amazing. Anna really goes above & beyond to make her customers feel happy & special.

    Sandra Barber Avatar Sandra Barber
    2023/11/13

    positive review  Racaire makes beautiful and period pieces from A-Z! My little family proudly owns three of her bags, which are extremely durable and gorgeous! My daughter (5 years old) even has her own sized bag! They go to every event with us and often I use mine as my purse in mundane life. Racaire will only make and sell items which will stand the test of time and is extremely detailed in everything she does. I recommend 10/10!

    Katie Whipple Avatar Katie Whipple
    2019/07/28
  • Have purchased two items so far from Racaire. Both items are high quality, superb communication from Racaire with design, what was needed fabric wise and pricing. Everything was straight up and done to my exact specifications. She does beautiful work, extremely well made and is truly an artist above the rest. Purchase with confidence and rest assured that what you get will definitely bring the oohs and ahhhs.

    Todd Bennett Avatar Todd Bennett
    2022/08/30

    positive review  She made a masque for me, and helped me pick color an design, then gift-wrapped (😍) it when I said it was a birthday present from me to me -- well constructed and as attractive as possible given what it is. I will definitely buy again. Kendra of the White Castle

    Lou Villadsen Avatar Lou Villadsen
    2020/04/25

    positive review  I'm blown away by the block printing on the scarf I received. The colors are vibrant, the fabric is soft, and the pattern matching is perfection. Racaire was quick to respond, and updated me along the way. My scarf was packaged beautifully, and I felt like I was opening a present. 100% will order again. ❤

    Alicia Askey Avatar Alicia Askey
    2020/06/15

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Medium black & white linen coif / arming cap made from lovely soft black & white linen fabric. The fabric is already pre-washed, the linen coif is ready to wear & machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap - black & white - unprinted $30.00
  • Medium black linen coif/arming cap made from lovely black linen fabric, handprinted in blue with a hand carved triple spiral stamp based on Neolithic artwork from the Newgrange site in Ireland. Ready to wear, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in black/blue with Newgrange triple spiral print $30.00
  • XXLarge size white linen coif/arming cap made from lovely midweight 100% linen fabric, handprinted with a hand carved phoenix stamp in red. Ready to wear, new, pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! XXLarge linen coif/arming cap in white/red with phoenix print $30.00
  • Soft light weight white 100% linen gauze scarf with blue 14th century archer bunny print for a medieval experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved archer bunny stamp. New linen gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with 14th century archer bunny print - white/blue - light weight linen gauze $79.00
  • Beautiful hair stick in silver color triskele. Has a good weight and a lovely shine - very pretty jewelry for your hair! Hair stick with triskele $16.00

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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