Wow I can't believe I let this blog lag for so long. Part of the problem has been my ribs, which after much physical therapy is finally under control. I still have "twinges" when I'm in a car for a long time and if I wear a corset for a couple of days in a row but mostly I healed that injury only to have a 8 month long battle a different injury. On December 23, 2012, I picked up a thin wood box weighing about a pound and heard a loud pop just below my left elbow; well it was loud to me and painful too. I think I tore a ligament in my forearm but the doctors said it was a bad case of tendonitis . So, I was in and out of a sling from mid January to mid March - and then had my arm wrapped up most days for a couple of months. Not very conducive to working on projects, typing or writing (writers note - it finally healed in October of 2013 only to be re-injured in January of 2014 - as most people @ Military History Fest 10 know it as the Laundry Incident)
Since I do dabble in many different things I thought I would write my update post by category, so here we go!
SCA - Projects entered into Arts & Sciences (A&S) Competitions
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| Kingdom A&S - 2012 |
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| Regional A&S - 2013 |
For my 2013 A&S project I carved my first woodcut block. I used a photograph of my husband that I took at Raglan Castle in Wales, UK (the Kingdom of Drachenwald) and carved a fencing woodcut. I haven't printed from the block since I was trying to learn some basic carving techniques. I took a pair of solid seconds at both Regional A&S. and Kingdom.
Steampunk Jewelry
On the Steampunk jewelry side I created several new designs and have been selling them at shows here and there. I'm working on a couple of new Steampunk designs for my husband to draft out, but he's got a huge backlog of requests and commissions to catch up on. He's got tons of new designs for his miniature wargaming and you can check out his store at http://www.shapeways.com/shops/arcticskunk
Sewing - Civil War
I've been working here and there on dresses for Civil War and completed three since my last post, one the blue Civil War ballgown with the handmade white trim, one for Wauconda (Lake County Civil War Days in July, 2012) - a dark print work dress aka "mud dress" and a fresh mourning mostly done for the Kenosha Civil War Museum filming in June, 2013. I also got several hand sewing projects done including two new aprons one from a light weight cotton, the other from a heavier cotton twill, a new work cap and several pairs of fancy half sleeves. I also started to darn socks at events.
As for new projects I've started working on a new pink corset, some more half sleeves, new chemise and drawers, petticoats (over the hoop and corded), and two sheer dresses. I also have two dresses I started several years ago; a large print floral sheer and a cream calico work dress.
At the Midwest Civilians Conference I taught a Trim Making Workshop. I have some of the pictures used in trhee Pinterest boards:
Sewing - SCA
On the SCA front I finished reworking and older Italian Renaissance dress that didn't fit right. It's a nice green and cream stripe polished cotton - it fits better now and I had to do just a bit more alteration after I wore the garment at Crown Tournament this year. I've also done some handwork projects for SCA including a couple of wimples, veils and a work cap. For my husband Michael I completed a second English Civil War Soldier's coat and a new pair of fencing breeches.
As for future projects I feel that I need a new dress and Mike needs fresh armor.
In September of 2013 I was inducted into the Middle Kingdom's Order of the Evergreen - a grant level award that recognizes members of the the Society who both practice the Arts (or Sciences) and teach what they know to the populous. I was excited to receive this award, but do to unusual circumstances I didn't actually receive my scroll until December. Our current Herald, Lord Michka of Blackhawk, did a great job in his presentation during out Shire's December Business meeting. Even today while writing this I get a happy little smirk thinking about it.
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