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User:Jos

2006-12-06T03:07:56Z

Jos:

Jane Stockton - Web Minister for [[Barony of Mordenvale], Chronicler and Web Servant for the Worshipful Company of Broiderers of Lochac. Keen interest in [[heraldry]], [[embroidery]] and web design.

Category talk:Embroidery

2005-02-03T05:18:57Z

Jos:

Embroidery

2004-12-03T03:44:43Z

Jos: /* Stitches */

'''Embroidery''' is the use of needles and threads of varing thickness, with or without beads or other baubles, to lay down a logo or pattern onto [[fabric]] using various sewing stitches.

Embroidery is a great way to show off your [[device]]. It can also be used to decorate [[girdle]]s, [[sleeves]], [[bodice]]s, [[neckline]]s or [[pouch]]es. It is promoted in Lochac by the [[Worshipful Company of Broiderers]].

=== Techniques / Styles ===
* [[Couching]]
* [[Opus Anglicanum]]
* [[Or Nue]]
* [[Blackwork]]
* [[Goldwork]]
* [[Whitework]]
* [[Stumpwork]]
* [[Heraldic Embroidery]]
* [[Applique]] and [[Quilting]]
* [[Voided Work]] (Assisi and Reversa)

=== Cultures / Regions ===
* [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]]
* Scandinavian
** [[Icelandic embroidery]]
** [[Swedish embroidery]]
** [[Norweigian embroidery]]
** [[Danish embroidery]]
* [[Elizabethan embroidery]]
* [[Coptic embroidery]]
* [[Middle Eastern embroidery]]
* [[Viking embroidery]]
* [[Russian embroidery]]
* [[Frankish embroidery]]
* [[Germanic embroidery]]

=== Stitches ===

* [[tent stitch]]
* [[back stitch]]
* [[cross stitch]]
* [[stem stitch]]
* [[split stitch]]
* [[detatched buttonhole]]
* [[chain stitch]]
* [[kloster stitch]]
* [[brick stitch]]
* [[satin stitch]]
* [[double-running stitch]]
* [[pattern darning]]
* [[couching]]

=== Extant Pieces ===

* [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]]
* [[Bayeux Tapestry]]
* [[Syon Cope]]
* [[Malterer Hanging]] - 14th C

=== Misc ===

* [[Modelbuchs]] - printed pattern books

=== Links ===

* Victoria and Albert Museum Image Archive - http://images.vam.ac.uk/
[[category:embroidery]]

Norman conquest

2004-10-15T03:18:03Z

Jos:

The '''Norman Conquest''' refers to the succesful invasion of [[England]] by William, Duke of Normandy, in [[1066]]. William was known by some as ''William the Bastard'', but is remembered in history text books as [[William the Conqueror]].

Although this battle was neither the first nor last to depose an [[English Monarchs|English Monarch]] from the throne, it is significant for the cultural shift that it brought about. Norman [[French]] became the language of the court, and the [[English]] language has never been the same since.

==See Also==

*[[Battle of Hastings]]
*[[Bayeux Tapestry]]

Maaseik Embroidery

2004-06-23T01:41:20Z

Jos:

=== Background ===

The vestments of Sts. Harlindis and Relindis, which now reside in Maaseik, in Belgium are the earliest surviving examples of Anglo Saxon embroidery that we have today. Although traditonally attributed as the work of Sts. Harlindis and Relindis themselves, the works are not that old and are of Anglo Saxon English origin, dated to the second half of the ninth century.

===Materials Used ===

* gold wrapped thread
* coloured silk thread (red, beige, green, yellow, light and dark blue) - The red and green silk are Z-twisted, and sometimes also S-ply. The other silk threads are untwisted.
* pearls and other beads
* linen ground (arcade strips 24x16 /cm, roundals 26x20 /cm, monograms 24x20 /cm)

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

The linen ground is completely filled with silk thread, using either split or stem stitch. Roundals were outlined in pearls and beads.

* Stem stitch
* split stitch
* [[Surface Couching]]

=== Design ===

As with other later pieces, these embroideries have close stylistic ties with other decorative arts of the period, including carving in stone, bone and ivory, metalwork and most strongly with illuminated manuscripts.

Stylistic elements include:
* interlace
* geometric patterns
* foliate designs
* stylised animals

=== Extant Pieces ===

The surviving embroideries are made up of a number of distinct pieces that form a patchwork garment known as the casula of Sts Harlindis and Relindis. As it is now configured, it is approx. 87cm long x 57cm wide, it is composed of several early medieval textiles, a late medieval half silk fabric and some modern fabrics acting as a base.

The embroideries comprise two long rectangular pieces, decorated with arcades, two shorter strips decorated with roundals and four monograms in each corner.

On the two longer strips, there is a dense fill of embroidered patterns - interlace, geometric, foliate and animal ornamentation.

The two shorter strips contain the roundal decoration. Each roundal strip contains ten roundals, in two horizontal rows of five, with the roundals set a short distance from each other. Each roundal contains a bird or animal seen in profile, with many of the figures connected to the framing interlace pattern.

* [http://www.kikirpa.be/www2/cgi-bin/wwwopac.exe?DATABASE=object2&LANGUAGE=0&OPAC_URL=&15396=on Images of the Maaseik Embroideries]

=== Sources for Further Information ===

* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, edited by Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pages 65-97.

Talk:Worshipful Company of Broiderers

2004-06-15T04:57:28Z

Jos:

It's broderers, not broiderers. I know their url says broiderers, but look at the logo there. [[User:Conrad Leviston|Conrad Leviston]] 13:57, 15 Jun 2004 (EST)

Can we help it if they can't spel :^) I guess that's a period trait. [[User:Cian|Cian Gillebhrath]]

Actually, both spellings are correct. Both were used in period. Either one is acceptable to the Company as far as I know. [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 14:57, 15 Jun 2004 (EST)

Talk:Maaseik Embroidery

2004-03-16T03:34:49Z

Jos:

Yes, but where can I see pictures of these designs?

I suggest some of the prominent rarer embroidery books, eg Christies "english embroidery", but I haven't checked yet.

Small images of a reconstruction are at:
http://www.helenmstevens.co.uk/anglosaxon.htm
but they don't seem worth linking to.

[[User:Tiff|Tiff]]

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I have copies of images of the Maaseik embroideries, but I can't put them up due to copyright. Sorry.

[[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 14:34, 16 Mar 2004 (EST)

Talk:KraeGlas hall hire

2004-01-11T01:09:28Z

Jos:

As useful as this page and the individual hall pages are do we really want to be adding this? Its not just specific to a small group, it is also going to be a nightmare to update (and if its not kept up to date it is useless).

If we keep it the article names will need to be expanded and the "KreaGlas hall hire" removed from the individual halls (since boundaries change and the halls are not only used by Krae Glas).

I applaud [[User:Tiff]] for adding information that I find useful (and need right now :-) but I'm not sure including this kind of database is a good idea. - [[User:Tobin|Tobin]]

Tobin,

I have to agree (especially in light of the recent regionalism debate). I think this would be a fantastic resource on the Krae Glas wiki. [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 11:46, 9 Jan 2004 (EST)

It'll be moved as soon as there is a krae glas wiki.
[[User:Tiff|Tiff]]

Tiff, sorry I thought the Krae Glas website at: http://www.sca.org.au/krae_glas/ was based on Wiki software. What about asking the webmaster to add a new section where this info could be put up? [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 12:09, 11 Jan 2004 (EST)

Singing

2004-01-09T00:51:24Z

Jos:

There are two main types of songs in the SCA: [[period song]]s and [[filk]] songs. Talent in singing (although much appreciated) is not essential for you to be able to take part or perform.

There are many resources available on the Internet whether you are just starting out in your bardic studies or if you are an old hand at it. If you're experienced please take the time to teach a new person a song or six, or even teach a class about it!

Here's a good starting point: http://celticcadence.cjb.net It is a growing online repository/Bardic College where you'll be able to find an immense amount of information on the various bardic arts (not just singing, but storytelling & poetry, dance, and theatre too).

===External links===
*[http://www.goldgryph.com/songbook/index.htm The Virtual Lochac Songbook]
*[http://celticcadence.cjb.net Celtic Cadence's Bardic Hall]

Colleges

2004-01-09T00:47:35Z

Jos: correct uni name

===Historical colleges===
In the [[13th century]] [[Oxford University]] created colleges in order to lessen rioting between students and townspeople. This century also saw the foundation of the college Peterhouse at [[Cambridge University]]. Colleges were usually named after their founder or a patron saint.

===Colleges in the SCA===
In the [[SCA]] a college is a branch that is based at a teaching institute, such as a [[university]].

====Lochac Colleges====
[[Lochac]] Colleges include
*[[College of St Monica]] - Monash University "http://www.sca.org.au/st_monica/"
*[[College of All Saints]] - Hawthorn Music School
*[[College of St Basil the Great]] - University of Western Australia
*[[College of St Malachy]] - University of Wollongong "http://www.sca.org.au/st_malachy/"
*[[College of Blessed Herman the Cripple]] - Adelaide University "http://www.sca.org.au/blessed_herman/"
*[[College of St Crispin]] - University of Newcastle "http://www.sca.org.au/st_crispin/"
*[[College of St Aldhelm]] - University of Canberra "http://www.sca.org.au/st_aldhelm/"
*[[College of St Augustine]] - University of New South Wales "http://www.sca.org.au/st_augustine/"
*[[College of St Ursula]] - University of Sydney "http://www.sca.org.au/st_ursula/"
*[[College of St Gildas the Wise]] - University of Tasmania "http://www.sca.org.au/st_gildas/"
*proposed [[College of St Christina the Astonishing]] - Flinders University (SA)

Due to the fluctuating membership of colleges, sometimes they fall into [[abeyance]]. Lochac colleges in this category include
*[[College of Mimir's Pool]] - Murdoch University (WA)
*[[College of Reannag Fhara]] - University of Canterbury (NZ)

Talk:KraeGlas hall hire

2004-01-09T00:46:07Z

Jos:

Talk:12th Century symbolism

2004-01-05T23:21:22Z

Jos:

Is "symbology" even a word? Shouldn't it be symbolism?? [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 10:02, 6 Jan 2004 (EST)

'Fraid so. Symbology is technically the study of symbols, but is used as a synonym for symbolism. [[User:Morgant|Morgant]]

I still think this page should be changed to symbolism. It is discussing the meaning of the symbols, not the STUDY of the meaning of symbols. [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 10:21, 6 Jan 2004 (EST)

12th Century symbolism

2004-01-05T23:04:48Z

Jos: spelling, expression

Even today, we assosicate characteristics or virtues to certain animals or objects eg "pride of a peacock", "diamonds are forever", "as tough as an elephant". Some of these date back to medieval times (when assigning virtues was quite a fad), others are more recent.

A good source to find the symbolism associated with animals (and occasionally gemstones too) is in a [[bestiary]]. A good example of a [[12th century]] bestiary on the internet (with excellent pictures and translated text) is the [[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/|Aberdeen Bestiary]].

===Peacock===
"When the peacock lives it Tharsis, it signifies the effete. But when it is brought by the fleet to Jerusalem, it represents learned teachers. "[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/|1]]

The main symbolism of the [[peacock]] is pride and vanity, when it's tail is displayed.

But the peacock can also represent learnered teachers, as "The peacock has hard flesh, resistant to decay, which can only with difficulty be cooked over a fire by a cook, or can scarcely be digested in the stomach, because of the heat of its liver. Such are the minds of teachers; they neither burn with the flame of desire, nor are they set alight by the heat of lust."[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/|2]]

A peacock with its tail down (rather than displayed) can be a sign of humility, of restraining one's pride as the peacock resists displaying it's tail.

===Apes===
Apes represent the mockers

===on/from the left or right hand===

===Turtledove===
The turtle[[dove]] symbolises fidelity.

===Dragon===
The dragon - the serpent of Adam and Eve - strangles its prey, and as biggest of all the snakes is closest to the devil.
It eats the dove as the devil devours the soul of sinners.

===Phoenix===
As the [[phoenix]] rises from the ashes, so is it a sign of the [[resurresction]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. The meaning of this was more specifically tied to the resurrection of Jesus, than in other times, where a wider meaning of renewal was associated with the phoenix.

Sources:
*[[http://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/|The Aberdeen Bestiary]].

Talk:12th Century symbolism

2004-01-05T23:02:39Z

Jos:

Is "symbology" even a word? Shouldn't it be symbolism?? [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 10:02, 6 Jan 2004 (EST)

Talk:12th Century symbolism

2004-01-05T23:02:21Z

Jos:

I symbology even a word? Shouldn't it be symbolism?? [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 10:02, 6 Jan 2004 (EST)

Laid and Couched Work

2003-12-29T05:01:58Z

Jos: added image and new description of stitch

Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually wool) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or linen). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.

One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].

The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a cuchion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.

[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]

File:Icelandic finished.jpg

2003-12-29T04:57:15Z

Jos: laid and couched work

laid and couched work

Bayeux Tapestry

2003-12-22T22:42:35Z

Jos: headings

===Background===

The '''Bayeux Tapestry''' (French: Tapisserie de Bayeux) is not actually a [[tapestry]] (that is, a weaving), but is [[embroidery]]. It is currently to be found in a special [[museum]] in the town of Bayeux in Normandy. It was made in [[England]], probably in Kent, after the Norman conquest of [[1066]], and commemorates the events leading up to the [[Battle of Hastings]].

===Techniques===

The tapestry is 70 metres long and 0.5 metres wide. It has 58 scenes, which portray in detail the progress of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William I of England]
to the throne. It was made using [[Laid and Couched Work]] of wool on a linen ground fabric. The embroiderers used [[wool]] which had been tinted with vegetable [[dye]]s. The colours of muted brick, rust, mustard yellow, olive-green, dark brown and off-white can be found in cloth traditionally woven in the region.

===History===

It is sometimes said to have been made by William's queen, Matilda of Flanders, and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is known as "La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda). However, it was probably made in a workshop on the orders of Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, who was William's half-brother.

The misidentification of Harold II of England in the tapestry has led to the widespread but incorrect idea that Harold was killed by an [[arrow]] striking his eye. The tapestry also contains a representation of a comet which is likely to be Halley's Comet. While political propaganda or personal emphasis may have somewhat distorted the historic accuracy of the story, the Bayeux tapestry presents a unique visual document of medieval [[arms]], [[clothing|apparel]], and other objects. However, it has been noted that the warriors are depicted fighting with bare hands, while other sources indicate the general use of gloves in battle and [[hunt]].

===External Links===

For images of the tapestry please visit - http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/

Bayeux Tapestry

2003-12-22T22:41:08Z

Jos:

===Background===
The '''Bayeux Tapestry''' (French: Tapisserie de Bayeux) is not actually a [[tapestry]] (that is, a weaving), but is [[embroidery]]. It is currently to be found in a special [[museum]] in the town of Bayeux in Normandy. It was made in [[England]], probably in Kent, after the Norman conquest of [[1066]], and commemorates the events leading up to the [[Battle of Hastings]].

===Techniques===
The tapestry is 70 metres long and 0.5 metres wide. It has 58 scenes, which portray in detail the progress of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William I of England]
to the throne. It was made using [[Laid and Couched Work]] of wool on a linen ground fabric. The embroiderers used [[wool]] which had been tinted with vegetable [[dye]]s. The colours of muted brick, rust, mustard yellow, olive-green, dark brown and off-white can be found in cloth traditionally woven in the region.

===History===
It is sometimes said to have been made by William's queen, Matilda of Flanders, and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is known as "La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda). However, it was probably made in a workshop on the orders of Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, who was William's half-brother.

The misidentification of Harold II of England in the tapestry has led to the widespread but incorrect idea that Harold was killed by an [[arrow]] striking his eye. The tapestry also contains a representation of a comet which is likely to be Halley's Comet. While political propaganda or personal emphasis may have somewhat distorted the historic accuracy of the story, the Bayeux tapestry presents a unique visual document of medieval [[arms]], [[clothing|apparel]], and other objects. However, it has been noted that the warriors are depicted fighting with bare hands, while other sources indicate the general use of gloves in battle and [[hunt]].

For images of the tapestry please visit - http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/

Bayeux Tapestry

2003-12-22T22:40:50Z

Jos:

===Background===
The '''Bayeux Tapestry''' (French: Tapisserie de Bayeux) is not actually a [[tapestry]] (that is, a weaving), but is [[embroidery]]. It is currently to be found in a special [[museum]] in the town of Bayeux in Normandy. It was made in [[England]], probably in Kent, after the Norman conquest of [[1066]], and commemorates the events leading up to the [[Battle of Hastings]].

===Techniques===
The tapestry is 70 metres long and 0.5 metres wide. It has 58 scenes, which portray in detail the progress of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William I of England]
to the throne. It was made using [[Laid and Couched Work] of wool on a linen ground fabric. The embroiderers used [[wool]] which had been tinted with vegetable [[dye]]s. The colours of muted brick, rust, mustard yellow, olive-green, dark brown and off-white can be found in cloth traditionally woven in the region.

===History===
It is sometimes said to have been made by William's queen, Matilda of Flanders, and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is known as "La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda). However, it was probably made in a workshop on the orders of Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, who was William's half-brother.

The misidentification of Harold II of England in the tapestry has led to the widespread but incorrect idea that Harold was killed by an [[arrow]] striking his eye. The tapestry also contains a representation of a comet which is likely to be Halley's Comet. While political propaganda or personal emphasis may have somewhat distorted the historic accuracy of the story, the Bayeux tapestry presents a unique visual document of medieval [[arms]], [[clothing|apparel]], and other objects. However, it has been noted that the warriors are depicted fighting with bare hands, while other sources indicate the general use of gloves in battle and [[hunt]].

For images of the tapestry please visit - http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/

Bayeux Tapestry

2003-12-22T22:40:39Z

Jos: headings, technique info

===Background===
The '''Bayeux Tapestry''' (French: Tapisserie de Bayeux) is not actually a [[tapestry]] (that is, a weaving), but is [[embroidery]]. It is currently to be found in a special [[museum]] in the town of Bayeux in Normandy. It was made in [[England]], probably in Kent, after the Norman conquest of [[1066]], and commemorates the events leading up to the [[Battle of Hastings]].

===Techniques==
The tapestry is 70 metres long and 0.5 metres wide. It has 58 scenes, which portray in detail the progress of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William I of England]
to the throne. It was made using [[Laid and Couched Work] of wool on a linen ground fabric. The embroiderers used [[wool]] which had been tinted with vegetable [[dye]]s. The colours of muted brick, rust, mustard yellow, olive-green, dark brown and off-white can be found in cloth traditionally woven in the region.

===History===
It is sometimes said to have been made by William's queen, Matilda of Flanders, and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is known as "La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda). However, it was probably made in a workshop on the orders of Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, who was William's half-brother.

The misidentification of Harold II of England in the tapestry has led to the widespread but incorrect idea that Harold was killed by an [[arrow]] striking his eye. The tapestry also contains a representation of a comet which is likely to be Halley's Comet. While political propaganda or personal emphasis may have somewhat distorted the historic accuracy of the story, the Bayeux tapestry presents a unique visual document of medieval [[arms]], [[clothing|apparel]], and other objects. However, it has been noted that the warriors are depicted fighting with bare hands, while other sources indicate the general use of gloves in battle and [[hunt]].

For images of the tapestry please visit - http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T04:48:43Z

Jos: alpha

User:Jos

2003-12-19T04:42:08Z

Jos:

Jane Stockton - Web Minsiter for [[Barony of Mordenvale]]. Keen interest in [[heraldry]], [[embroidery]] and web design.

User talk:Jos

2003-12-19T04:41:52Z

Jos:

Hi Jos, welcome to Cunnan :) 
I'm new to SCA but old to web-design, so if you want to swap info... ;) 
- [[User:Taryn|Taryn]] 10:39, 3 Sep 2003 (EST)

I'm pretty new as well, started in March this year. I'm pretty up on general web design too but new to Wiki's. But I'm getting these. I have my own one, on another server, Medieval Embroidery Wiki. Cheers, Jane of Stockton (JoS)
<hr>
Hi Jane! I've redirected [[Shire of Mordenvale]] to the barony article, and fixed the link pointing to the shire article. I usually don't bother deleting stuff - people tend to make the same mistakes in linking. [[User:Morgant|Morgant]]
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Good work on the [[Byzantine Names]] aticle. Its much, much nicer with the new layout. - [[User:Tobin|Tobin]]
*I'll second that. Nice work. [[User:Morgant|Morgant]]
** Thanks everyone, I had to do something. All that info but of no use to anyone as it was!! [[User:Jos|Jane Stockton]] 15:41, 19 Dec 2003 (EST)

User talk:Jos

2003-12-19T04:41:32Z

Jos:

Hi Jos, welcome to Cunnan :) 
I'm new to SCA but old to web-design, so if you want to swap info... ;) 
- [[User:Taryn|Taryn]] 10:39, 3 Sep 2003 (EST)

I'm pretty new as well, started in March this year. I'm pretty up on general web design too but new to Wiki's. But I'm getting these. I have my own one, on another server, Medieval Embroidery Wiki. Cheers, Jane of Stockton (JoS)
<hr>
Hi Jane! I've redirected [[Shire of Mordenvale]] to the barony article, and fixed the link pointing to the shire article. I usually don't bother deleting stuff - people tend to make the same mistakes in linking. [[User:Morgant|Morgant]]
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Good work on the [[Byzantine Names]] aticle. Its much, much nicer with the new layout. - [[User:Tobin|Tobin]]
*I'll second that. Nice work. [[User:Morgant|Morgant]]
** Thanks everyon, I had to do something. All that info but of no use to anyone as it was!! [[User:Jos|Jane of Stockton]] 15:41, 19 Dec 2003 (EST)

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T04:37:57Z

Jos: list only

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T04:28:15Z

Jos: list, alpha

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T04:10:03Z

Jos: list, alpha

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T04:03:38Z

Jos: made into list, divided alphabetically

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T03:55:30Z

Jos:

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T03:25:05Z

Jos:

Byzantine Names

2003-12-19T02:34:08Z

Jos:

Rowany Festival

2003-12-18T03:37:33Z

Jos: fixed broken link to Festival

The Rowany Festival (sometimes called just "Festival") is [[Australia]]'s largest [[SCA]] [[event]]. Currently, it is held at the [[Crossroads]] [[medieval]] village. Anything that people do in the SCA (well, most things) will be on display in some form or other at Rowany Festival.

Happens every Easter - Don't miss it for the world.

If religious reasons are inclined to slow down your attendance at an event over Easter, don't forget that a group of christians generally get together in a discrete place to hold a scheduled Easter Sunday mass. And if Pesach falls at the same time of year, I'm sure there will be people cooking in accordance with customs - it's actually easier to avoid leavening agents in period cooking.

For more info, check out the website - http://www.sca.org.au/rowany/festival/

Hrmm.. so you're coming along and don't know what to take? Perhaps you need a [[camping list]]?

Knight

2003-12-18T03:35:34Z

Jos:

===The Historical Knight===
In Medieval times, a knight was a mounted warrior in the service of a [[Lord]]. The word 'knight' is derived from the German word 'knecht', which means 'servant'.

In later periods, being made a knight was a great honour. A knight's behaviour, both in [[battle]] and normal life, was guided by a [[code of conduct]].

''See also:'' [[Chivalry]]

===Knights in the SCA===
In the SCA, a knight is a fighter who shows great prowess at heavy fighting (heavily armoured hand to hand fighting) as well as behaving in a chivalrous manner.

Knights are made by the current [[king]], to whom they swear [[fealty]]. They are recommended by a council of the other knights, but the final decision to elevate a person to the Order is the prerogative of the Crown. Good fighters who do not wish to swear fealty may become [[masters of arms]].

SCA knights can be identified by their [[white belt]] and a [[Chain of Fealty]].

Cotehardie

2003-12-09T00:09:31Z

Jos: spelling

The term '''Cotehardie''' is fairly broad, and can refer to several different garments. For possible definitions, scroll down to Cotehardie in the following external link: [http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/glossary.html Marc Carlson's Glossary]

The most common usage of this term in [[SCA]] circles is refering to a farily tightly fitted female garment of the [[14th Century|14th]] to [[15th Century]] that stereotypically has rows of buttons down the front and along the sides of the tightly fitted sleeves.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cottesimple.com/ la cotte simple]
* [http://www.damehelen.com/cotes/index.html Cotehardies based on the greenland dresses]

Talk:Cotehardie

2003-12-08T04:49:53Z

Jos:

Can someone who knows how redirect this page to the correctly spelled "Cotehardie" page? [[User:Jos|Jane of Stockton]] 15:49, 8 Dec 2003 (EST)

Moy bog gown

2003-12-08T04:48:52Z

Jos: spelling - cotehardie and link

This is an Irish version of a woman's [[cotehardie]], that has some very interesting cutting patterns and seam placements when compared to other plans for cotehardie construction. It may date anytime from the [[14th century]] to the [[17th Century]], as this style of dress continued to be worn in [[Ireland]] long after it was unfashionable elsewhere.

''external links''
* Reconstructing History - Moy Gown - http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/moy.html

Stickchick

2003-12-04T02:14:16Z

Jos:

The female equivalent of a [[stickjock]].

Irish Clothing

2003-12-02T22:27:01Z

Jos: capitals

Our knowledge about medieval '''Irish costume''' is rather scanty, because there is little surviving evidence for Irish costume, and what survives is fairly controversial. Anyone wanting to reconstruct Irish costume will have to be prepared to do a lot more research and experimentation than for other periods/localities, especially for earier periods where information is ''very'' scanty.

==Irish Costume Through Time==

''Overviews:''
*[http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/ reconstructinghistory - irish] - a very comprehensive and well researched site of mediaeval irish costume
*[http://www.gotg.org/dress/ an overview]

===Early Period c0-1000AD===
[[leine]] and [[brat]] worn by kings in symbolic ways until about 1000
meanwhile shorter tunics were also being worn for practical purposes

''References:''
*Henry, Francoise, 1965, "Irish art in the early Christian period, (to 800 A.D.)"
*Henry, Francoise, 1967, "Irish art during the Viking invasions, 800-1020 ad"
*Margaret Williams "Dressing the Part: Depictions of Noble Costume in Irish High Crosses"in "Encountering medieval textiles and dress : objects, texts, images" (2002) edited by Desiree G. Koslin and Janet SnyderISBN 312293771 or 0312293771

===Norman era Ireland 1100-1200===
Statuary still shows legendary kings in the Leine and Brat, however this may be well out of fashion and just used to show the figures as legendary kings.

Other statues depict garments which could be t-tunics (or belted up leine's), and also some appear to show priestly garb, similar to english priestly garb or this era. Women appear rarely in statuary. Much more research is needed into this period, but results may be inconclusive due to unclear depictions and the small quantity of evidence.

''References:''
*Henry, Francoise, 1970,"Irish art in the Romanesque period (1020-1170 A.D.)" ISBN 0801405262

===1200-1400===
coathardies in the 14th Century (eg Moy bog gown)

''References:''
*

===1400-1600===

Throughout most of this period, It also appears that some irish were wearing clothing based on the fashions in england, rather than based on traditional irish construction.

==Extant Garments==
There are very few medieval irish costumes which have survived to the modern day. Those known are:

===Women's Garments===
*[[moy bog gown|moy bog gown]] 14th - 17th Century
** http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/moy.html
** http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/moy.html
** http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/moy3.html
* [[shinrone gown|shinrone gown]] - late 16th or early 17th Century
** http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/shinrone.html

===Men's Garments===
*[[Dungiven Jacket|Dungiven Jacket]] - late [[16th Century]]
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/dungiven.html
*[[Kilcommon Costume|Kilcommon Costume]] - late 16th or early 17th Century
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/kilcommon.html

==Construction Details==
There are few good sources which will tell you how to

Beware of sites which use drawstrings, tartans.

A few sites dealing with reconstucting the above extant garments are listed under the above extant garments, however such instructions are generally more like guidelines and tips for experienced sewers and pattern makers.

Reconstructing History also will be offering patterns for late period irish garb in early 2004 through [http://www.grannd.com/rhpatterns.shtml#rh_irish]. Given their excellent reputation for research and interpretation, these patterns will probably be invaluable and good value for the price.

Bible

2003-12-01T23:34:25Z

Jos: spelling and typos

The '''Bible''' is the [[Christian]] sacred text. It comes in two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The New Testament is based on a story that God sent his son to earth approx 2000 years ago.

It has many fables and stories, and lots of names and a set of moral values to live by, including 'love thy neighbour' and 'do unto others'.

Before the advent of [[printing]], the common person had little access to the text of the Bible.

== See also ==
* [[Religion]]
* [[Religion#Religion in the SCA|Religion in the SCA]]
* [[Religion in the Renaissance]]
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutenberg_Bible

Tudor clothing

2003-11-26T23:54:58Z

Jos:

English clothing from the reign of [[Henry VII]] through the coronation of [[Elizabeth I]]. Often refered to as [[late period]]. Less flamboyant than the later [[Elizabethan clothing]] or the contemporary [[Landsknecht]] style on the continent. In men's clothing, the shortening of the [[tunic]] lead the greater importance of the [[cod piece]].

A noticable element of Tudor clothing (for both men and women) was the use of [[Blackwork]] [[embroidery]]. This type of [[embroidery]] was used on the [[smock]], on collars and cuffs and also around the neckline of the [[smock]].

Blackwork

2003-11-25T04:03:42Z

Jos:

'''Blackwork''' is a form of [[embroidery]] which involves the use of black thread on a white background fabric. Although black was the most popular colour, examples survive that use other colours, including red, blue and purple.

=== Background ===

Blackwork became popular in [[England]] during the reign of [[Henry VIII]], and the style is often called Spanishe Worke, a name given to it due to its introduction to England being linked with the Henry's wife, [[Catherine of Aragon]].

The portrait painter Hans Holbein the Younger became court painter to [[Henry VIII]], and he painted Henry's queens wearing dresses richly decorated with Blackwork. The [[double-running stitch]] employed in '''Blackwork''' is often called [[Holbein stitch]].

During its most popular period of usage, three distinct styles of blackwork emerge, all of which co-existed together.

=== Design Features ===

* Linear, Reversable Blackwork - This is the type of work that most people associate with blackwork. It is a usually a counted thread design (though this is not always the case), which is reversable, that is, it looks the same from the front and the back. This style tends to be linear in nature and was mostly used on collars and cuffs of clothing.

* It's popularity can be attested to by the fact that some form of blackwork can be seen in just about every surviving Tudor and Elizabethan portrait. One painter, Hans Holbein, detailed it so well that the stitch used to make this style of blackwork took on his name - Holbein Stitch. This type of blackwork can be done in either double running or back stitch.

* Free Form Style with Geometric Fill Patterns - This is second most popular form of blackwork. This type of blackwork consists of free form shapes, (most popularly, flowers and leaves) that are then filled in with repeating geometric fill patterns. This type of blackwork was used extensively in the production of pillow covers and various forms of clothing, such as large sleeves, coifs, nightcaps, smocks and skirt foreparts.

* Free Form Outlined Motifs - This type of blackwork comes in two versions.
** The first is the use of scattered, individual motifs on items such as pillow beeres (cases) and other bed linens. These are usually done using stem or chain stitch.
** The other form is a repetitive strapwork pattern, again done in [[stem stitch]] or [[chain stitch]]. Examples can be seen in the portraits of [[Henry VIII]] (shirts) and in skirt foreparts.

=== Materials Used ===

The most common materials for working blackwork in the [[16th Century]] were black [[silk]] thread on a white [[linen]] ground. Many such examples survive today.

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

* [[Holbein stitch]] or [[double-running stitch]] - used mostly for reversable blackwork, used on collars, cuffs and any items where both sides would be visible.
* [[Stem stitch]] - used as an outline stitch when doing free form and geometric blackwork.
* [[Braid]] or plaited stitches - used for making stems or adding texture to free form and geometric blackwork.

=== Extant Pieces ===

* Various Blackwork Pieces - http://images.vam.ac.uk/ (search for "blackwork")
* The Coif Gallery - http://costume.dm.net/headwear/coifpics.html
* Jacket and Skirt - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/go341.htm
* Jacket - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/ge40.htm
* Coif - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/ar50.htm
* Smocks - http://costume.dm.net/va/smocks.html

=== Links To Further Information ===

* Blackwork Embroidery Archives - http://www.blackworkarchives.com/
* Mistress Aspasia's Blackwork Info - http://www.geocities.com/aspasia_blackwork/
* Elizabethan Practical Companion - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/
* ANG - Blackwork: An Introduction - http://www.needlepoint.org/Archives/Blackwork/Article.htm
* Fill Patterns from 16th C Embroideries - http://aeg.atlantia.sca.org/projects/howto/blackwork/
* Bronwen's Blackwork Library - http://costume.dm.net/blackwork/
* Kiara's Historic Blackwork Page - http://www.angelfire.com/zine/kiarapanther/embroidery/bw.html
* Wikipedia - http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwork_Embroidery

=== Sources / Further Reading ===
* "Blackwork Embroidery Patterns" Jane D. Zimmerman. Self-published 1975
* "Blackwork" Elizabeth Geddes & Moyra Mc Neill?. Dover, New York 1974
* "Blackwork" Mary Gostelow. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York 1976
* "Art of Blackwork Embroidery" Rosemary Drysdale. Scribner, New York 1975

Underside Couching

2003-11-25T04:01:26Z

Jos:

In the [[embroidery]] technique of '''underside [[couching]]''', thread (often [[gold]]) is laid on the surface of the ground fabric, couching threads are then passed over it. As each couching stitch is worked over the [[gold]] thread, the needle is carefully re-inserted into the hole in the backing fabric that the needle created on the way out.

The couching thread is pulled tight and a tiny loop of the goldthread from the surface drops through the hole in the backing fabric to the underside (thus giving the technique its name).

This creates a hinge in the gold thread, allowing the fabric to bend and giving it a great flexibility. Fabric worked with [[gold]] thread in '''underside [[couching]]''' has much more drape than fabric with surface couched gold, thus making it a much better technique for working objects which will be worn, such as [[ecclesiastical]] [[vestment]]s.

Underside Couching

2003-11-25T04:00:58Z

Jos:

In the [[embroidery]] technique of '''underside couching''', thread (often [[gold]]) is laid on the surface of the ground fabric, couching threads are then passed over it. As each couching stitch is worked over the [[gold]] thread, the needle is carefully re-inserted into the hole in the backing fabric that the needle created on the way out.

The couching thread is pulled tight and a tiny loop of the goldthread from the surface drops through the hole in the backing fabric to the underside (thus giving the technique its name).

This creates a hinge in the gold thread, allowing the fabric to bend and giving it a great flexibility. Fabric worked with [[gold]] thread in '''underside couching''' has much more drape than fabric with surface couched gold, thus making it a much better technique for working objects which will be worn, such as [[ecclesiastical]] [[vestment]]s.

Blackwork

2003-11-25T03:51:14Z

Jos:

'''Blackwork''' is a form of [[embroidery]] which involves the use of black thread on a white background fabric. Although black was the most popular colour, examples survive that use other colours, including red, blue and purple.

=== Background ===

Blackwork became popular in [[England]] during the reign of [[Henry VIII]], and the style is often called Spanishe Worke, a name given to it due to its introduction to England being linked with the Henry's wife, [[Catherine of Aragon]].

The portrait painter Hans Holbein the Younger became court painter to [[Henry VIII]], and he painted Henry's queens wearing dresses richly decorated with Blackwork. The double-running stitch employed in Blackwork is often called Holbein stitch.

During its most popular period of usage, three distinct styles of blackwork emerge, all of which co-existed together.

=== Design Features ===

* Linear, Reversable Blackwork - This is the type of work that most people associate with blackwork. It is a usually a counted thread design (though this is not always the case), which is reversable, that is, it looks the same from the front and the back. This style tends to be linear in nature and was mostly used on collars and cuffs of clothing.

* It's popularity can be attested to by the fact that some form of blackwork can be seen in just about every surviving Tudor and Elizabethan portrait. One painter, Hans Holbein, detailed it so well that the stitch used to make this style of blackwork took on his name - Holbein Stitch. This type of blackwork can be done in either double running or back stitch.

* Free Form Style with Geometric Fill Patterns - This is second most popular form of blackwork. This type of blackwork consists of free form shapes, (most popularly, flowers and leaves) that are then filled in with repeating geometric fill patterns. This type of blackwork was used extensively in the production of pillow covers and various forms of clothing, such as large sleeves, coifs, nightcaps, smocks and skirt foreparts.

* Free Form Outlined Motifs - This type of blackwork comes in two versions.
** The first is the use of scattered, individual motifs on items such as pillow beeres (cases) and other bed linens. These are usually done using stem or chain stitch.
** The other form is a repetitive strapwork pattern, again done in [[stem stitch]] or [[chain stitch]]. Examples can be seen in the portraits of [[Henry VIII]] (shirts) and in skirt foreparts.

=== Materials Used ===

The most common materials for working blackwork in the [[16th Century]] were black silk thread on a white linen ground. Many such examples survive today.

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

* [[Holbein stitch]] or [[double-running stitch]] - used mostly for reversable blackwork, used on collars, cuffs and any items where both sides would be visible.
* [[Stem stitch]] - used as an outline stitch when doing free form and geometric blackwork.
* [[Braid]] or plaited stitches - used for making stems or adding texture to free form and geometric blackwork.

=== Extant Pieces ===

* Various Blackwork Pieces - http://images.vam.ac.uk/ (search for "blackwork")
* The Coif Gallery - http://costume.dm.net/headwear/coifpics.html
* Jacket and Skirt - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/go341.htm
* Jacket - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/ge40.htm
* Coif - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/ar50.htm
* Smocks - http://costume.dm.net/va/smocks.html

=== Links To Further Information ===

* Blackwork Embroidery Archives - http://www.blackworkarchives.com/
* Mistress Aspasia's Blackwork Info - http://www.geocities.com/aspasia_blackwork/
* Elizabethan Practical Companion - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/1581/bwgallery/
* ANG - Blackwork: An Introduction - http://www.needlepoint.org/Archives/Blackwork/Article.htm
* Fill Patterns from 16th C Embroideries - http://aeg.atlantia.sca.org/projects/howto/blackwork/
* Bronwen's Blackwork Library - http://costume.dm.net/blackwork/
* Kiara's Historic Blackwork Page - http://www.angelfire.com/zine/kiarapanther/embroidery/bw.html
* Wikipedia - http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwork_Embroidery

=== Sources / Further Reading ===
* "Blackwork Embroidery Patterns" Jane D. Zimmerman. Self-published 1975
* "Blackwork" Elizabeth Geddes & Moyra Mc Neill?. Dover, New York 1974
* "Blackwork" Mary Gostelow. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York 1976
* "Art of Blackwork Embroidery" Rosemary Drysdale. Scribner, New York 1975

Double-running stitch

2003-11-25T03:48:51Z

Jos:

'''Double-running stitch''' is an [[embroidery]] stitch which starts as a [[running-stitch]] which doubles back on itself. This results in a reversable pattern. The look is somewhat like a modern sewing machine stitch (if the top and bottom thread are the same color). The difference is that the modern stitch has a top thread and bobbin thread which each stay on their own side of the fabric, whereas in double-running-stitch each thread works its way back and forth to each side.

One typically stickes every other segment on a pattern on the top on the way out then reverses direction and fills in the empty spaces on the way back. Often patterns require side trips which may need to be done completely either (on the way out or the way back).

This stich is used in [[blackwork]] embroidery. The portrait painter
[http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Holbein_the_Younger Hans Holbein the Younger] became court painter to Henry VIII, and he painted Henry's queens wearing dresses richly decorated with [[Blackwork]]. The double-running stitch employed in Blackwork is often called '''Holbein stitch'''.

Cunnan talk:Requested pictures

2003-11-25T03:44:52Z

Jos:

Embroidery Pictures - Tobin, when you say pictures of the stitches, do you mean images showing how to do the stitches? If that is what you want, I can probably re-draw some, otherwise we hit the copyright issue again. [[User:Jos|Jane of Stockton]] 14:38, 25 Nov 2003 (EST)

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Is there any wiki code for image alignment? I'd like to have some control over where the image is displayed in the page in relation to the text. [[User:Jos|Jane of Stockton]] 14:44, 25 Nov 2003 (EST)

Cunnan talk:Requested pictures

2003-11-25T03:38:34Z

Jos:

Germanic embroidery

2003-11-25T03:31:48Z

Jos:

=== Background ===

The Germanic lands of [[Europe]] have a long tradition of [[embroidery]]. In the period covered by the [[SCA]], there are two types of [[embroidery]] for which this area is particularly well known, these include [[Whitework]] and [[wool]] [[embroidery]].

=== Materials Used ===

* white [[linen]] thread on [[linen]] ground ([[Whitework]])
* coloured [[wool]] on [[linen]] ground using [[couching]]
* coloured [[wool]] on [[linen]] ground using [[brick stitch]]

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

* [[Whitework]] generally consisted of [[chain stitch]], [[stem stitch]] and [[satin stitch]] on a [[linen]] ground using [[linen]] thread.
* wool work was generally done using a self couching or [[klosterstitch]].
* both [[wool]] and [[linen]] were used for [[brick stitch]] pieces.

=== Design ===

* [[Whitework]] pieces were either [[secular]] or [[ecclesiastical]], however, this technique was a popular one for adorning alter clothes to be used at [[Lent]].
* Wool work was mostly [[secular]], with moral tales being a popular topic.

A point to note is the popularity of heraldic display in Germanic embroidery.

=== Extant Pieces ===

* Stole with Images of the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, ca. 1200
German (Rhineland) or English - Red silk, linen underlay, crimson silk tabby, metal threads (strips of gold and silver leaf wrapped on linen thread); 7 7/8 x 19 1/4 in. (19.7 x 48.9 cm) - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/litu/hob_64.101.1382.htm

* The [[Malterer Hanging]] - 14th C wool work

* Large Collection of 14th and 15th Century Westphalian Embroidery -
http://www.wymarc.com/pages/816937/index.htm

* 14th C Whitework Altar Cloth - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mona/hob_29.87.htm

* 14th C Silk Altar Cloth- late 14th century German Silk on linen; 63 x 62 1/2 in. (160 x 158.8 cm) - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/07/euwc/hob_69.106.htm

* 15th C Silk Band - http://www.thorngrove.net/athenaeum/gillyflw.htm

Brick stitch

2003-11-25T03:30:27Z

Jos: images added

Brick stitch was a popular [[embroidery]] stitch in [[Germanic embroidery]].

* How to do Brick Stitch - http://www.doctorbeer.com/joyce/emb/westcush/brickst.gif

[[image:brick_stitch_panel.jpg|Brick Stitch Panel]]

[[image:brick_stitch_bag.jpg|Completed Brick Stitch Bag]]