Protected: SCA Artisan Love: Lady Amie Sparrow (+ German Cape Tutorial)
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View ArticleCall for Cynnabar Members to Make Favors for Pennsic!
[As my Barony's A&S Champion, I have been asked to coordinate the making of at least 25 favors for this year's Pennsic War. Below is my call to action for my fellow members of Cynnabar!] Pay heed,...
View ArticleSCA Artisan Love: THL Helena Sibylla (+ Cloth Button Tutorial)
[This is the eighth in a series of articles on SCA artisans who inspire, teach, encourage, and/or make the Society a better place for us all! I learned so much through other artisans while preparing...
View ArticleThe Good German Armor Stand: How to Make a Portable, Folding Wood Armor Stand...
At our first Pennsic four years ago, we attempted our first armor stand. It was a bunch of 2x4s screwed into the semblance of an armor stand on site. Sadly, it couldn’t hold the full plate armor Gregor...
View ArticlePennsic Classes and Handouts
We’re just about to leave for Pennsic 44! Here are all the handouts we’ve prepared for our five classes this year at Pennsic — each one is in PDF format. armor-stand canvas-dayshade...
View Article14th c. Embriodered Bycocket Cap of Maintenance (with a Split Loop Seam...
Yesterday I presented a 14th c. embroidered bycocket cap of maintenance for Master Gregoire de Lyon on the occasion of his elevation to the Order of the Pelican. I am pleased with how the cap turned...
View ArticleRichelieu Cutwork Embroidery Apron and Tutorial
This weekend my mentor and friend Mistress Crespine de la Vallée was to become a member of the Order of the Pelican, the Society’s highest service award. To celebrate this auspicious occasion,...
View ArticleReflections Upon Becoming a Laurel Vigilant (It’s About Time)
On Saturday, a significant and pivotal event occurred along my winding path in the SCA. I was invited to join the Order of the Laurel and placed on vigil. For those unfamiliar with this, it is the...
View ArticlePennsic Prep: Project Tutorials
Every year since my very first Pennsic I’ve taught classes. This will be the first year I do not, as I will be Deputy Mayor for Cultural Affairs (woohoo!) and I felt I should keep my schedule as free...
View ArticleNew Pennsic University Map with Runestone Campus
This year, Pennsic has a new set of classrooms called Runestone Campus. To help students find this new location, I’ve created a new map of Pennsic University that shows University Commons (the main...
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