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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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  • 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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  • 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 grey light-wool tunic,  12th century projects,  12th century tunic - blue & yellow silk,  13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Craft with Racaire,  Hand-Sewing,  Projects,  Sewing Patterns

    12th century tunic pattern for my husband

    2016/02/05

    After several days of drawing and re-drawing, I am finally able to present to you a new addition to my pattern collection – the (late) 12th century tunic pattern which I have been using so successfully for my husbands tunic projects till now: My very first “13th century male tunic” project My 12th century tunic for the “12th century wedding clothing project” My husbands christmas present – a “12th century grey light-wool tunic” Well, I admit it, my 12th century tunic pattern is actually based on a tunic found in a royal grave from the early 13th century. Though it can’t be said for sure, my personal opinion is that this pattern can also be counted towards the late 12th…

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  • 13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Embroidery,  Embroidery Patterns,  Gold Thread,  Kingdom of Meridies,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  SCA,  Surface Couching,  Surface Couching Variation

    My husbands 13th century under tunic – more about the “shell” embroidery .1

    2015/11/28

    And today we are taking a look at the very last pictures of the embroidery for my husbands 13th century under tunic project. I will show you how I created the shell embroidery for my husbands “Order of Compostella”/”Pilgrims Order Award. After I promised my husband to incorporate all of his SCA awards in the embellishment along the cuffs of his tunic, I waited with the shells until after I finished all the other awards first. Well, at first I wasn’t quite sure how I should realize the pattern with the quite thick “gold thread” which I used for the rest of the embellishment but then I had a striking idea…

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  • 13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Embroidery,  Gold Thread,  Materials,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Surface Couching,  Surface Couching Variation

    My husbands 13th century under tunic – more about the embroidery

    2015/11/27

    And today I have some more pictures of my embroidery for my husbands 13th century under tunic project. During the last days I was quite busy entertaining a rather bad head cold but today it finally started to clear up again and I am already feeling much better. I can’t tell you what a pleasure it is to be able to think more clearly again and not to sneeze and cough all the time. 🙂 Because of my cold I was not able to take the promised pictures of me wearing my new “Meridian cross cyclas” or some nice close ups of the embroidery but I will try to take this pictures as…

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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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  • 12th century projects,  12th century wedding clothing project,  13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Embroidery,  Hand-Sewing,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects

    13th century under tunic for the “12th century wedding clothing project” finished

    2015/02/12

    Finally I can declare the 13th century under tunic project for my sweethearts 12th century wedding clothing project finished. And the expression on my husbands face every time he wears his new hand sewn 13th century under tunic assures me that this project is a great success. 😀 The construction of the 13th century under tunic pattern was a rather long process but I really learned a lot concerning the differences between male and female clothing while working at this project. Especially because I never (hand) sewed a period male garment like this before. It took several alterations to the measurements – especially of the body part – but it was totally worth…

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  • 12th century projects,  13th century male tunic,  13th century projects,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Surface Couching

    male 13th century tunic for the “12th century wedding clothing project” .9 – bottom hemline embroidery finished :D

    2015/02/06

    And again a new update concerning the 13th century under tunic for my sweetheart – it took many working hours and little stitches but the bottom hemline embroidery is finished! *happydance* Well, the embellishment is quite simple but the bottom hemline looks much more appealing with this extra sparkle. I think you can say that it adds a certain “je-ne-sais-quoi”. 😉

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  • positive review  Racaire's Workshop made me this custom X-Large Coif as seen at https://www.facebook.com/Racaires.Workshop/photos/a.148957655152826/2884613781587186/?type=3&theater The customer service including answering a ton of questions related to my'big head' and other unusual/unique requests that I made were absolutely SUPERB!!!! The only thing that surpassed my experience in ordering this coif was the pleasure I have received from wrapping it around my rather 'big head'....:) Looking forward to having the rest of my WARdrobe completed by Racaire's Worlshop!!! with Anna E. Dockery Experience was a 12 out of possible 10....... Boo McAfee

    Boo McAfee Avatar Boo McAfee
    2020/06/28

    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

    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 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 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

    positive review  Rest assured I will do business with you again and spread how good your merchandise is. Your patterned coif was amazing in its fit. and quality.

    David Fordham Avatar David Fordham
    2020/05/30

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • Light weight blue 100% cotton gauze scarf with white triskele print for a special experience all year long! Hand printed with my own hand carved triskele stamps. New cotton gauze scarf, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable! Scarf with triskele print - blue/white - light weight cotton gauze (long) $79.00
  • Medium size linen coif / arming cap made from black linen fabric & hand printed with a hand carved 12th century inspired lion stamp. Fabric is pre-washed and the coif is ready to wear! Machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in black/yellow with 12th century lion print $30.00
  • Large size chain print linen coif / arming cap made from black linen fabric and hand printed with a hand carved chain stamp. Pre-washed fabric, ready to wear & machine washable! Large linen coif/arming cap in black/yellow with chain print $30.00
  • Medium black fleur-de-lis linen coif/arming cap made from lovely 100% black linen fabric, handprinted with a hand carved fleur-de-lis in blue print. Ready to wear, new and pre-washed fabric! The coif is machine washable! Medium linen coif/arming cap in black/blue with fleur-de-lis print $30.00
  • Lovely purple table runner with a unique 16th century fleur-de-lis print based on artwork found in the palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy (Europe). Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. The cotton canvas for the table runner is new & pre-washed. The table runner is ready to be used & machine washable! Table runner with 16th century fleur-de-lis print - purple/white - 48 x 14 inch $69.00

Most recent top posts:

  • Feb 21, 2025 Let’s call it an update…
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  • Jan 14, 2020 Blockprinting & stamp cutting – my new obsessions…
  • Dec 28, 2019 …a little 7th to 9th century doll tunic…

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