[Bryn-gwlad] Clothiers Guild Meeting

[Samantha Smith]

Oooh, hats.

My current fantasy project is a period blackwork coif. Most of the pictures
of the historical ones I see look A) really really easy to construct as far
as the fabric goes but B) astonishingly complex in embroidery. I rather fear
that I'll complete a coif and fear to wear it.

Sophie

On 3/30/07, Nan <murfnik at earthlink.net> wrote:
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>  Well, I'd dig up Lenin, but he'd be kind of yucky by now (or is he still
> preserved in Moscow).  Perhaps linen will do.
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> On a brighter note, If you need costumey-type classes down the road, I'd
> be glad to teach a trim class or something on hats.
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> Kate "yes, I'm an evil smart-ass" Harwell.
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> *From:* bryn-gwlad-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:
> bryn-gwlad-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] *On Behalf Of *Daniel White
> *Sent:* Friday, March 30, 2007 5:20 PM
> *To:* Barony of Bryn Gwlad
> *Subject:* Re: [Bryn-gwlad] Clothiers Guild Meeting
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> You may use what ever type of fabric you wish to use. This was not
> indicated as a period process. Several ladies had expressed an interest in
> learning it at the land court.
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> Sharon
> *Nan** <murfnik at earthlink.net>* wrote:
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>  Re: Brazilian Embroidery:
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> 4. Fabric to embroidery on , approx 1/2 yd of Lenin, satin or heavy
> cotton. Lenin is best for this project.
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> Oh, pretty please, can we use Trotsky instead?  :P
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> Just wondering if it would be better to work on a period technique
> instead?  Perhaps raised work, or after 1580 to 1600, stump work (which
> really reached its height of popularity in the 17th century).  Brazilian
> embroidery, which uses rayon thread primarily, is very much a newcomer to
> the world of textile arts.
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> Kate "always the trouble-maker" Harwell
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