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Started this lovely diamond twill fabric, which will later be made into a hood for my partner, Eldgrimr. The threading isn’t perfect and I need to comtemplate fixing the threading errors. I think fixing two of them would just mean rewarping a few threads, however the last one may mean rewarping about 30 or so threads. [...]

As I wrap up the robe project. I’ve started on a matching hat (see previous post), that will be embroidered with gold vines and green leaves, as well as one gold crescent moon. The crescent moon is a symbol of our burgeoning Principality. I’ve also been letting the idea of a 7th Century Persian diadem, in [...]

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Nearly done! I now have to patiently wait while the lining settles before putting on the [...]

I’ve been working my fingers and sewing machine to their nubs making a set of matching Persian and Viking robes for my partner, Eldgrimr, and me! I’ve just gotten down to the last bit of work to do on his Viking robe. He is out of town, so his will have to go on hold for [...]

The first Insulae Draconis Coronet Tourney is only three weeks away. I have put a lot of work into making this happen. So even though my sweetie and I are not participating in the Tournament, I want us to look our best to show how proud we are in this momentous step forward for our region. [...]

Whew, I’ve finished the hoods for Thorvaldr and Fiona. My goal is to have these, a pair of robes (for Elgrimr and I), a sew of embroidered gloves and perhaps a headpiece done for Coronet in just a few weeks. If I complete 1 project per week, which is fairly reasonable for the robes but not [...]

The chimney was swept, hopefully with care, on Monday! Since then my partner has been plying his skills in firemaking! This has lead to many nights by the fire in the studio. I find it very relaxing to weave with the crackle of the fire place and his company. I’ve managedd to get half way through [...]