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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.8

    2014/05/10

    *Wow* I already spent about 60 hours embroidering at my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“. I am very glad to say that about one third of the embroidery is already finished by now. Though this medieval embroidery technique is rather slow, I am really happy about the achieved progress. It seems to me that the longer I am working at this project, the faster I get. However, working at this embroidery is a great fun for me and I still consider this a fun project. 😀 …and here are some new progress pictures for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • #2 Fast & easy Pouch,  14th century projects,  Craft with Racaire,  Hand-Sewing,  Pouch for my 14th century inspired Backgammon Game,  Projects

    Craft with Racaire – Project 2 – fast and easy pouch tutorial – Step 3.1 – hand sewing – pinning the top :)

    2014/05/10

    …and after all the recent progress photos of my new 12th century project “Saint Michael and the Dragon” lets get back again to my second “Craft with Racaire” project – the fast and easy pouch tutorial. There is still some hand sewing to do until the pouch is finished. …and I took many step-by-step pictures for this project which I would like to share with you… 🙂 In my tutorials concerning step 1 of this project I told you about the materials you need and how I work with “rapports“. I also gave detail information about the used basic hand sewing techniques Running Stitch and Back Stitch and their use in medieval embroidery. In my last postings and tutorials for step 2 I showed you…

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.7 – Saint Michaels red shield :)

    2014/05/09

    …and again new embroidery progress concerning my current medieval embroidery project: “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“. The shield of Saint Michael is nearly finished and I also made very good progress concerning the background. I love how the red and purple of the shield work together. This colors also work well together with the outlines of the shield and the color of the background as you can see on the next pictures… …and before I bother you with more text of how Saint Michaels shield turned out, please take a look yourself at the new progress pictures I have for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.6 – filling the shield outlines

    2014/05/08

    Today I have again some embroidery progress concerning my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon” for you. I already started filling the outlines of Michaels shield and also continued working at the tail of the dragon. The effect of the purple and white for the shield is lovely and really “pops” and I am very happy about this color decision. I haven’t decided yet with which color I want to fill the small circles but I will definitely fill the main part of the shield with red. 🙂 …and finally, here the new progress picture for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.5

    2014/05/07

    Today a look at the growing background of my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“! I also started working at the shield of Saint Michael. …and I have pictures of yesterdays embroidery progress of the background as well as of the first shield outlines for you. I think it is very interesting how the added green background slightly alters the appearance of the dragon head – I really like the effect… but anyway, I love my little dragon. 😀 …and finally, here the new progress pictures for you – enjoy! 😀 …and again a close-up picture of my Split Stitch embroidery for you:

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.4 – the embroidered dragons head

    2014/05/06

    Wooohoooo! I am so excited! I finished the dragons head of my “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“ project! …and like always I took some nice progress pictures for you – enjoy! 😀 At the first picture you can see how the dragons head looks before I embroidered the eyes: …here a close-up picture of my Split Stitch embroidery for you:

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.3

    2014/05/05

    Again a new week started and I also have new photos of my progress concerning my new “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“ project for you. 😀 During the weekend I was again very busy working at my new 12th century embroidery project. It is lovely to see how the stitches fill up the head of the dragon and its neck, the dragon looks more and more complete with every stitch. …and here the promised progress pictures for you – enjoy! 😀

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Projects,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.2

    2014/05/03

    Though this medieval embroidery technique is a rather slow one, I am very happy to say that I again made good progress concerning my new “12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon“ project. It took some hours but the wing of the dragon is completely finished now. I am looking forward to continue with the embroidery for the head and the neck of the dragon.

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Medieval Embroidery,  Misc.,  Projects,  Racaire,  Split Stitch

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – sneak peek.1 & news concerning my move to the states…

    2014/05/02

    Do you remember my last posting – 12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon – which I posted some days ago? I am very glad to say that I have some new progress for you. I tremendously enjoy working at this embroidery in my rather rare “spare time” at the moment. Like always it is a great pleasure to see my embroidery grow. 😀 A personal side note for all of you who are waiting for news concerning my move to the states: I am still very busy washing and packing my fabric stash, sorting out stuff and packing more and more boxes for my move to the states. During the last weeks…

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  • 12th century projects,  12th century Saint Michael and the Dragon,  Embroidery,  Materials,  Medieval Art,  Medieval Embroidery,  Museum,  Museums - Germany,  Projects,  Split Stitch,  Wool-Silk Thread

    12th century embroidery – Saint Michael and the Dragon

    2014/04/30

    At the moment I am working at the next posting for the current Craft with Racaire project – the “fast & easy pouch tutorial“. I will post it soon but it’s not finished yet… 😀 Therefore I decided to tell you more about my newest project and to show you some sneak peeks of it – of my new: 12th century embroidery project “Saint Michael and the Dragon” During my Mission “Medieval Berlin” I saw a beautiful embroidered wallhanging from the 12th century on display in one of the museums. This period wallhanging inspired me to try a “new” medieval embroidery technique. But first things first – here are the first photos of my new medieval embroidery project – enjoy! 😀 Above you…

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  • 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  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  hangearbeitete mittelalterlich Stoffdrucke. Aber auch H.P.Lovecraft Fans könnten auf ihre Kosten kommen,, Squirts in Sight

    Steffen Quaer Avatar Steffen Quaer
    2019/11/07
  • positive review  She was amazing to work with, flexible to my needs, answered all of my questions, and has been just incredible. Not only is she talented and interesting but is a genuinely kind person. I got a new bag with my heraldry, for which I have received many compliments, and block stamps for my household. I will commission from her again.

    Kassandra De Haas Avatar Kassandra De
    2019/07/29

    positive review  I've made 2 purchases from Racaire. both were of exceedingly high quality. She shipped fast and communicated quickly thru the whole process each time. I highly recommend her. I will go to her again when need arises without a doubt. Navah

    Aibinn Ingen Artain Avatar Aibinn Ingen
    2019/08/22

    I can't recommend Recaire's Workshop enough! Both orders I have made were absolutely amazing quality items, with outstanding customer service. Will absolutely be making more orders in the future.

    Ulfhildr's Black Sheep Crafts Workshop Avatar Ulfhildr's Black
    2024/02/16

Sneak peek at my Shop

  • 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
  • Large linen coif/arming cap made from lovely black linen fabric, handprinted in yellow with a handcut stamp inspired by 12th century goldwork embroidery. Large linen coif/arming cap in black/yellow with decorative 12th century print $30.00
  • Dark blue linen face mask with long ties and yellow horse & star print. New, pre-washed & breathable fabric, ready to wear and machine washable! Face mask with horse & star print - blue (dark)/yellow $29.00
  • Blue linen face mask with long ties and white 13th century fleur-de-lis print. New, pre-washed & breathable fabric, ready to wear and machine washable! Face mask with 13th century fleur-de-lis print - blue/white $29.00
  • Handprinted purple cotton canvas patch with yellow 13th century dragon print for your sewing & crafting projects. Hand printed with my own hand carved stamp. New, pre-washed & machine washable! Cotton patch with 13th century dragon print - purple/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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