<div>It was actually Mistress Gunnvor's site that encouraged me to look at the Norse. Their poetry and story are fascinating to me, as well as their history. </div>
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<div>As for men and embroidery, I believe it's a will to want too.. and not their ability to do so that keeps some men from embroidering. As for me, I enjoy taking on challenges and hope to learn some time. Annabelle has been a terrific support for me. In fact, there have been alot of people help me in different ways but Annabelle's generosity for me and my family have been incredible.. and appreciated. I might ask for her help in this area if I am unable to conquer it on my own. Thank you for the links and sharing ideas with me.
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<div>As for a Middle Eastern persona, I must admit that in my ignorance I never considered the possibility. I will have to lay blame on Hollywood. When I think of the time period we represent I never think of he Middle Easterners. I'm a little ashamed of that.
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<div>Thanks to everyone who gave me some ideas. Lots to think about.</div>
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<div><span class="gmail_quote">On 5/13/05, <b class="gmail_sendername">Maleah</b> <<a href="mailto:baroness_maleah@cox.net">baroness_maleah@cox.net</a>> wrote:</span>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> You might try looking at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/" target="_blank">www.vikinganswerlady.com</a> this is Mistress Gunnvor's site and I believe she has a link to another Laurel's site which has clothing of the period as a feature. If not you can drop her and e-mail and she can direct you. She is just about the best source for viking anything in the Known World. If she doesn't have it she will cheerfully direct you to where it is (whatever your question is) or cheerfully help you research it. But don't tell my husband I'm encouraging anything Norse or I'll never be able to live with him.
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> As for trim there are many things you can do including something as simple as braiding in colors to coordinate with your outfit. Embroidery is always an option but alas, time comsuming. And don't tell me men don't embroider. Master Aethelstan and Master Tarl put me to shame with their beautiful stitchery. You might try bribe, uhm I mean barter with Annabelle for some beautiful inkle woven trim for your first tunic.
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> Anyone who has the skill you are looking for in this group will cheerfully give instructions or for those of us who don't can point you to some one who does. </font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> You might try this link for trim also:</font></div>
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<div> <font size="-1"><font color="#008000">www.<b>calontir</b><b>trim</b>.com</font></font> </div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> Did you consider Middle Eastern????? </font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hasheika Mellilah Farasha Raushana bint Abdullah al Asani</font></div></blockquote></div><br>