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So I ran across an old flash drive and saw this image www.ago.net/agoid107395. Love those pieced guards. Anyway, looking at my Kampfrau images and saw the guard on the bottom of this skirt - http://curiousfrau.com/Images/Tailor_Sea So I got to thinkin', I should do a german with a pieced guard! Yay! So to the livejournal hive mind, does anyone know of other examples of pieced guards in german artwork early 16th century? Would love to have one more. Thanks!
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I have been sewing, (shhhh, don't tell), I snuck out the most gorgeous gold cashmere/wool that I bought like two years ago to discover that I had, back in the day, already hand sewn together the long skirt seams. Hmmmm. So I thought, maybe I'll just cut out the bodice and throw the rest together on the Bernina. Wellllll, the little Martelle in my head said "ya know it would be so much better if you hand sew it, and you already have the silk". Sigh. You're right. So I have been sewing, if I can finish it, will be at some upcoming event near you. Have the best slightly clashing seafoam green wool damask to guard it. Onward.
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Well, just got the date for my divorce mediation, and am predictably freaking out. I still don't feel comfortable going to SCA events because 'he' might be there. Now honestly, there is pretty much a zero probability that anything would actually happen, but the idea still makes me very anxious. So, that's really why I haven't been around at events, certainly my damage. The mere thought of having to be in the same room with him makes me nauseous and faint. If the mediation goes well, then its over, all that is left is for the court to sign off on the agreement, life can go on, both mundane and society, I can only hope that an agreement can be reached. The real issue for me is Spike, my pug. He is trying to take him away from me, something I just can't bear. I have had Spike with me since we split up over a year ago, been through a number of health issues and other problems with him, and he is my child, literally I think I would just die if he were gone. The rest can just go hang, the car, the camping gear, the jewelry, and all the other stuff that was mine or ours and was taken. I just want to keep what I've got, the debt included, and be divorced. Thanks for letting me ramble, we'll see what happens...
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Well, I somehow got through the past week of being on-call 24/7 and two doctors down at work. Thanksgiving was great, my Mom came into town, had yummy deep-fried turkey, etc. I wish I had had more time to spend with her, work kept me pretty busy, the winner being a cow that had a whole potato stuck in its esophagus for two days before I pushed it down into her stomach with an orogastric tube. Given that cows are usually not my thing, that was quite an adventure. Otherwise life continues, working on my little embroidery project, I need to finish it so I can use the slate frame to make the trim for the Anna Meyer shirt (yes, I am still working on that). Am learning how to live just on wood heat, but its harder that I thought to keep the fire going in that little stove! Really need a nap.....
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Firstly, a huge congrats to cathgrace on her elevation! I can't believe I missed it, truly deserved. Am settling in to my new job, apartment, etc, found a great nail place across from the office (sweet!). And, I got to set up my new slate frame from the Spanish Peacock, was a Pennsic prezzie from my fab boyfriend, with lots of help from my awesome Laurel, I simply can't wait to get started. Will be doing a little pouch in German straight stitch, 14th century, just fell in love with this embroidery, all from Master Richard's site www.wymarc.com, and now since I live way too close to The Stitching Post, will be spending money.
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Even though it might appear as if I fell off the face of the planet, I'm actually still alive. The short, short version - I quit my job and got another one, and am moving a few miles south in about 2 weeks, right before I start the new job. Am still planning on attending Pennsic for some portion of the first week, be on the lookout for the ducky cotehardie of doom. Life is going pretty good all things considered, got lots to do to be ready to move and start my new position. Things with the boyfriend are great, the pug is well, and life continues. If anyone needs me for anything, my new cell is 410-259-9528, I will be surrendering my work phone this Friday which is my last day at the old job. Yay, hooray!
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In plotting to make a heraldic cotehardie in order to display my newly passed badge to its fullest, I have a question. The only one I ever made had gores set into CF, CB and side seams. Was this correct? I will be working off a body block that was intended for 14th century with set in sleeves with the back seam, etc. The medieval tailor's assistant is mum on the issue and it has been a long time since I have done anything earlier than 1535. Also, does anyone have any other ideas for heraldic clothing display that is relatively easy (must put duckies on clothes!) My new badge is basically a gold ducky over a pair of open black scissors, fieldless so it really doesn't matter the background color.
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Well, it looks like I won't be making Sapphire, but only because my new roommate is moving in this weekend, and I feel I should be there to help and make her feel welcome. Wish I could be there, and I am missing my SCA world lots. As soon as my mundane life slows down a little (this is also my busy time at work) will be back in full, crazy, Kampfrau self. Missing everyone, will see you soon!!
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For being so supportive through my recent meltdown. It has been very challenging to maintain some kind of perspective on this whole thing. It means a great deal to me to know that I am still welcome at events, and I do hope to make Sapphire Joust and be able to sit and sew and enjoy the event.
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It should have been a great day... I delivered a foal in the early morning hours who would otherwise have died if I hadn't been on hand, a nice big thoroughbred colt, a beautiful day weather wise, all set to go to the Maryland Sheep and Goat festival and to root for my boyfriend who was off to a horse show (he did great by the way). But here I sit, on the verge of completely quitting the SCA, (anyone need any german garb?) because apparently my ex and others are still delighting in spreading vicious lies about me throughout the Kingdom. Why on earth would I want to subject myself to open ridicule at a Kingdom level event (no matter how spectacular my garb may be) that he is going to attend? And further, why is anyone listening, much less believing this garbage? His reputation is one of embellishment to say the least, and I am not even going to comment on the whole pot and kettle aspect of this. I have not said word one regarding the details of the events of late, only to say that we are separated and that I am now in a happy, supportive relationship with a truly wonderful man.
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I just had my taxes done and because I am married filing separately I now owe the government $2,466 in taxes. I have no idea how I am going to pay this, just another happy side effect of getting divorced. The tax lady was like, well it would have been ok if you were filing jointly, sucks to be you. Blarg...
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I had to have my beautiful, 13 year old dog Daisy put to sleep last night, she had been suffering with several problems and it was time. Everyone who knew her, loved her, she was a great dog, and my constant companion. I will miss her deeply. 
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So, for pictures of the new tattoo check out my artist's website - http://chikkenscratch.com/artwork/255721.h
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So today I am scheduled to get my next tattoo, and I am just out of my skin with excitement. Will post pics when it is done. In other news, the Anna Meyer gown is nearing completion, but the one thing I hadn't counted on was the time involved in luceting enough cord to edge the embroidery! it is taking donkey's years to finish, I hope I can get it done by KASF. Along the same project lines, does anyone have images of german fake hair headpieces? I know I have seen them someplace, with the big fake braid, will need to document the headpiece for the Meyer thing. Life continues, am still waiting to get back the separation agreement that my lawyer had prepared and sent over a month ago, really just want this part to be over, and I really can't fathom why David would want to drag this out. I imagine he would want this done as much as I do. That's it for now...onward.
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Hello the list! Am finally getting down to construction details on my Anna Meyer, could this skirt be cartridge pleated? I had originally planned to do small roll pleats, but the look is a little wrong for some reason, would appreciate any and all thoughts on the subject. Thankfully all of the blackwork is done for the guards, onward and outward!
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Well, back to work on the Anna Meyer project, almost got the blackwork done!! Changed my mind and got some off-white silk twill for the shell fabric, will line with the ivory linen that I've already got. Yay hand-sewing! The shirt I am planning to do similar to a Sture shirt, wonder how much fabric I need for it. Am still a little befuddled as to the pattern for the lower sleeve, but I have enough of the project to do at this point, I'll get to that a little later.
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Well, David came and moved his stuff out, pretty much took everything, all the kitchen stuff, which was his, I'm not complaining, it's just funny to only have one bowl and nothing else in the kitchen right now. Managed to get the dress done for HRM for twelfth night by the skin of my teeth, it wasn't as tidy and done as I would have liked, but at least I got it wearable. Life continues, I am looking forward to dropping the protective order this Wednesday. Have spoken to a divorce attorney, she will be drawing up the separation agreement in the next couple of weeks. All of this really leaves me just sad and exhausted and sometimes I don't feel like I can trust anyone with the whole truth, everything I have ever said just comes back to bite me, it seems like noone can keep anything in confidence. I would love to be able to tell someone how I really feel about this without it getting to ears that don't need to hear it or being judged by people who don't have the whole story or have any clue what my marriage was like. Well, that for that, back to work.
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In the final stretch of HRM garb for this weekend, I had only been able to go back into my house a few days ago, just very uncomfortable being in the apartment. But, I didn't want to not finish the dress, so, back to the sewing table I go. I wish he would just get his stuff and be gone, it is miserable to have to live in rooms full of stuff that needs to be gone. But anyway, suffering from a basically minor headcold, really want to go back to bed.
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I just can' t believe all that has happened in the past two weeks, I am still trying to wrap my brain around the whole thing. But truly, life continues on and it is almost Christmas. I find myself deeply thankful for all of the support I have received from family and friends, down to the multiple invites to feed me and talk. I'm out of Westminster (thank God) for the next couple of days and well sheltered. I guess I will have to just wait and see how everything works out, I know that I can't change anyone else's opinion about me or this whole situation. Again, if anyone wants more details, feel free to give me a call. Happy Holiday!!
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David and I are separated. What the long term outcome will be I really don't know, but I really can't see going back to how it was. If anyone wants more info, give me a call.
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