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Sherwood is wrapped!! Bring on the MOUNTAIN of laundry
07/19/2026

Sherwood is wrapped!! Bring on the MOUNTAIN of laundry

Of all of the beloved crafts I cycle through, I believe that embroidery is my favorite. It’s meditative, and if you need...
06/10/2026

Of all of the beloved crafts I cycle through, I believe that embroidery is my favorite. It’s meditative, and if you need a sense of accomplishment to boost your confidence, a small embroidery project is just the thing. Earlier this year I attended a class at an SCA event and learned the basics of goldwork, which was a brand new technique for me. Prompted by the class instructor Mistress Adair ( ) I followed a goldwork artist ( ) who creates the most amazing Tudor inspired skirt panels, as well as smaller projects, AND sells her patterns and kits!!
The first project here is my learning project from class that I finished into an ornament. I’ve used various sorts of kits over the years but I feel like these are revolutionary in that the gold pattern is printed in metallic vinyl and affixed to the fabric for you!! This not only provides the pattern, it acts as an underlayer of gold or silver that incorporates perfectly into the finished product. No background fabric to peek through my beginner attempts at chipwork!
Emboldened by the first attempt, I ordered the Rose Window kit. After staring at it for about a day I watched her tutorial then decided just to dive right in. The kit comes with nearly everything you need, you just need needles, your choice of frame or hoop, and glue for the jewels. I’ve been playing around with the jewels though and am considering these (last pic) sew on rhinestones from my tiara supplies. Not in time period I know but oh so shiny!!! I also have added a layer of linen to the back of the project for added sturdiness and to keep the silk from warping on the frame. Stay tuned for the finished product!!

I need to use this profile more so here we go. Yesterday the Aiken area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism...
05/10/2026

I need to use this profile more so here we go.
Yesterday the Aiken area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism hosted their 6th (and my third) Not Quite Quarterly Bragging Rights Tournament. I was very honored to be the A&S (Arts & Sciences) host for the event and wanted to hold a contest in keeping with the theme of the event.
One thing that can be VERY difficult for us as artists to do is to brag upon ourselves and our work. We are our own worst critics. And while there is honor in humility, I also believe we are allowed at encouraged to *at least* on a not quite quarterly basis, brag upon ourselves. Voting was by popular vote and the prizes were these lovely “upcycled” julep cups with our Canton colors and a tiny rampant horse.
In addition to the contest we hosted a beginning embroidery class where we welcomed all skill levels to stitch an outline of Spike, our Kingdom populous badge. This was also an upcycle project. We took old and mismatched linens: some doilies, a handkerchief, a few cocktail napkins, and with this little bit of embroidery added they can become cup covers or even a belt favor for your fighter.

Tutu school is not just for tutus!
07/25/2025

Tutu school is not just for tutus!

Being a costume designer makes you a little bit immortal.
03/09/2025

Being a costume designer makes you a little bit immortal.

Something new coming!
02/03/2025

Something new coming!

I’m way behind in posting a sneak peek but the final project will make its debut next weekend. 🤫🤐
12/01/2024

I’m way behind in posting a sneak peek but the final project will make its debut next weekend. 🤫🤐

We’ve got something ✨BRAND NEW✨ coming to !! Tracing out patterns and carefully marking fabric grain lines is the first...
11/08/2024

We’ve got something ✨BRAND NEW✨ coming to !! Tracing out patterns and carefully marking fabric grain lines is the first step in turning flat, 2D fabrics into dynamic 3D dance creations. This is just one tiny sneak peek but to see the big reveal, be sure to book your tickets to the Nutcracker Tea or Nutcracker Ballet!

Time to go back Into the Woods
03/09/2024

Time to go back Into the Woods

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