Figured I'd add these...

Countess Thyra asked me to make a couple of needle cases for her. Here is a picture of them. They are silk embroidery thread on linen with wool 'pages' inside.

Another knitting project complete

Finished another two knitting projects that are going out west to a friend there. Obviously, another hive hat. The scarf was called "Meandering Rib" and I loved how it came out.

Due to allergies, I used acrylic yarn, but its very soft.
Out in the mail it goes tomorrow! :)

Next project is....... stay tuned!

Beehive hat

Got addicted to making these beehive hats. I think this one made number 8 since November when I learned the pattern. I have it almost memorized at this point!

Swap Gift

Now that the gift has been received, I can post the pictures of the embroidered book cover I made for a gentle in Nova Scotia.

I based the design from this image:

The materials I used were:
                                     
Silk embroidery thread
Gold spangles
Blue raw silk for the ground fabric
Black linen (for lining and protecting the interior embroidery threads)

My original plan in making this gift was to find a small bible (his persona is christian and he had several pater noster already) and embroider a cover to fit it. In period, the wealthy would have commissioned a book of hours to carry with them. It would have had a cover either an elegantly tooled leather cover or an embroidered one. This was my plan. However...there was a grievous lack of tiny bibles in my area so I improvised and found a small journal at the local Staples and created the cover for that.

Im very pleased with how this cover came out. I recalled a couple of issues I had with the last book cover I made and made sure to correct these.  I was thrilled with his response of when he received it. :D 
          "So. I got a really awesome embroidered book cover from Jennifer L. Guyton. I fully intend to use the everloving crap out of it. :) Look how pretty it is!"

SQUEEEE!! Already planning the next cover!

 

Birka Projects

Birka has happened! I have been busy with many projects that needed to be completed for this weekend.  The first was a gown for a friend.

A non-fitted cotehardie for my friend shown below.

Lady Ro Honig in her cotehardie

There is also a viking tunic matching this gown that I made for her Lord. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of it.

I also embroidered a strip of black linen in Cryllic with the saying "By endurance we conquer".

"By Endurance We Conquer"

 The embroidery was in split stitch and when in small areas, satin stitch. I kept the stitches tight as this piece was being added to an already existing fighting tunic. I wanted as minimal snagging as possible should a weapon connect with the band.

Below you can see how it was attached on the side. I am very happy with how it turned out, as is the friend who wears it. 

Baron Ivan wearing the embroidered motto

I have one or two more projects for friends that I am finishing up and then starting some items for myself. I want to clear my plate of the things that are "mostly done".

Updates to happen!! :D

So, it has been a while since I have updated my blog. It has been a busy six months. But ten minutes ago I finished these four scarves for my two boys and their friends (per a group request). Found the varigated dyed yarn at Walmart and decided that the colors (Vikings, I believe) are also the East Kingdom's colors. I knit four scarves for the boys in the style of Hogwarts. 

Personally...I like the East Kingdom scarves better. They are all the rage now...everyone will be wearing them this winter! ;D

Started Knitting Again...

My laurel came to visit last weekend and brought a present from a mutual friend down: a skein of yarn for me to knit with. The intended project was a pair of fingerless mitts but there wasn't quite enough in the skein to do that. So, I found a hat pattern and proceeded to knit my first hat.

Here it is, completed about fifteen minutes ago.

Its quite toasty!

I got the pattern from here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hive-hat

My youngest son wants me to make him one in red and black. :) I can do that!