Location: Shire of Mountain Freehold Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Guðrún_Sveinsdóttir SCA Blog:https://gudrunsmusings.wordpress.com How Did This Project Come About? This is my first attempt at making a coil basket. This project was inspired by the basket-making videos of Sally Pointer, a historical reenactor from England who does "hedge-bothering" (foraging) and a variety of naturally-sourced projects. While my own basket is... Continue Reading →
Isabel del Okes – Girdle Book
Girdle books are an interesting type of late medieval binding. The cover of the book includes a long tail at the bottom of the book, which allows the book to be tucked into a belt (girdle) for easy transportation of the book. The tail can be left loose, gathered into a knot, sewed onto a... Continue Reading →
Third East Kingdom Online A&S Display
Welcome to our Third East Kingdom Online A&S Display! Our Eastern Artisans have shared their art with us, please enjoy! Show your support by leaving positive comments or questions (no critical/constructive feedback please – artisans who were looking for that are being connected directly with other artisans in their field) on their pages! Bookbinding Jenevra... Continue Reading →
Temair ingen Muiredaich, Counted Embroidery
Name: Temair ingen Muiredaich Location: Barony Beyond the Mountain Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Temair_ingen_Muiredaich One of the last events I attended before lockdown was the 7th Annual Embroidery Schola in Quintavia. This led to a lockdown journey of embroidery with me attempting many styles. One big “AHA!” moment for me during this time was that not all black... Continue Reading →
Alexander Clarke, Thomas Chaucer Presentation
Name: Alexander Clarke, Esquire Location: Shire of Hadchester Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Alexander_Clarke A presentation on Thomas Chaucer. Son of the famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Full Presentation