Loss

Our group lost someone yesterday. It was sudden. It was unexpected.  I may not have agreed with some things he did or said but he was still my friend in the end.  This loss is going to be hard on our area. 

Throw well my friend.

Class List Updated

The Class page now is updated with the class from War and an updated scroll wording class.
enjoy!

From April to now, things have been in a flurry.    One, we had War to prep for so that meant having to re-clothe the girl.  All new garb was needed so weeks of sewing commenced. And I was teaching in the Scribal College which meant handouts.  Two scrolls were needed quickly as well.   Since War has been done, I've been on an embroidery project so less time for Calligraphy but I have been able to do a few for the Kingdom.  Here are some of results from this summer.  

Calligraphy only.   Baronial Archery Champion . September 2017

Pennsic War scroll

another Pennsic War scroll

Baronial Fencing Champion July 2017.  I call it the "Boop scroll"

Delving into the Past

My degree is in Anthropology of all things.  I fell in love with research and archival studies.   I have made the decision to spend some time researching Polish Archaeology.   The field of Archaeology is quite popular in Poland, sending may teams to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Work in Poland itself is plentiful but many of the articles are in Polish or not available online.

There is my quest.  

I have found a path and I hope to bring to light to a land that is misunderstood.  So if you my nose in a book and I am deep in thought, that is why.

Writ

I was honored to be in on a secret.  A dear friend received her Writ to the Order of the Pelican.

Words  by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova
Calligraphy by me

Miniatum ink was used for the guilding

Timothy and Gabrielle, by strength of arm and inspiration, third by those names to rule over the Sylvan lands of Æthelmearc, to Our right trust and well beloved Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena, Greetings.

Whereas by the advice and assent of Our Council for certain exceptional and noteworthy affairs concerning Service to Us, the Kingdom and the Society, We have ordered a court to be held at Our Barony of Thescorre on the 8th day of July next ensuing. And there you shall treat and have conference with all people and Peers of Our Realm. We strictly enjoining command you upon the loyalty and allegiance by which you are bound to Us that you shall be at the said day and place to personally present to Us, yourself and any who would speak for you as to whether or not you shall answer Our call and join the Order of the Pelican.

Witness Ourselves at Our Coronation this 22nd day of April in the 51st day of the Society.

Post Ice Dragon AS 51

AKA the sinus infection from hell.  Always seems to happen.

But let me bring you up to speed.

1) I made art
2) I herald now when needed
3) my term as Backlog Deputy is done (5 years)
4) My daughter is now also my Belt Sister

So here is some art I did and I'll leave it at that.  More to come on a new technique in Calligraphy I am trying.

Ice Dragon Youth A&S winner

Backlog - Fleur for THL Sophie Davenport

Sycamore AS 51 

A hat.. i knit it.  Using more than 1 color so its Art to me

Some mundane art but art none the less.  

Fluer AS51 for a dear friend Juliana.  

Brewers Charter

Next time I say I want to do the Pent, someone tell me NO

Its 3 days before Ice Dragon.  All my entries are "done" with the exception of the Documentation.  4 items, one doubles.

What was I thinking.

I will post them AFTER Saturday.

I doubt I will win any categories or any of the prizes but it was fun.

Some lessons learned that I can share now.

1) Its possible to do everything in like a month.
2) Never trust the recipe.
3) Saffron dyes everything yellow.

Planning and Prep

I got it in my head that I could enter the Ice Dragon Pent.  Now that my Retainer days are done (well mostly), I can focus on other things.  Like art and stuff.

I am reading a book - "The Good Wife's Guide" ..  basically a how to guide for a very young bride.   Here is my basic plan.. the items for the Pent will be based on the book..
1) Things she would have used
2) things she could have made herself based on direction from the book

It's late 14th century so I have options.  Fabric is ordered.  Image is a maybe.. and recipes are iffy.  I have a theme and I may just run with it.

Now for Documentation..  ah crap.