Previous Projects
Queen’s Pennsic Pouches Project 2001-2002
Coordinated by Mistress Isela di Bari OP OL — this was a special project for the Queen’s Gift Chest that was begun in 2001.
Each pouch displays the “Royal Rose” of that Kingdom and has been embroidered with much care, skill and artistry.
The Guild started with a request for 16 pouches to be needleworked and presented to Their Majesties of the Kingdom of the West in 2001. Each pouch represented one of the 16 kingdoms in the SCA. Their Majesties were able to present these pouches to each of the respective Queens in those kingdoms when they ventured to Pennsic in 2001 and again in 2002.
Needless to say, we received offers from more than 20 needleworkers to create a pouch. With only 16 kingdoms, the guild decided to double up on some of the kingdoms so that they could be saved for Pennsic 2002 and showcase even more of our needleworkers. The rose design was available in both a charted and non-charted form and all needleworkers used the embroidery technique of their choice.
All of pouches have been completed. Each is done in different techniques, but is definitely well stitched. We hope that you enjoy seeing the work of your fellow needleworkers and find them inspirational for your own work. [ Note: if you were one of the needleworkers on this project & have details on your technique and/or materials, please contact the Web Minister.]
A big thank you to the following needleworkers who have completed a Rose Pouch for the Guild’s service project.
Astrithr Kjartansdottir – Meridies Brid Hedgwiht – Artemesia, Calontir, West Catherine Lorraine of Stonegate Manor – East Eliska z Jihlava – Caid Ellen of the Western Wind – Ealdoremere Elspeth Semstress of Dunkeld – Caid Illora of the West Lea – Artemesia Isela di Bari – Middle Iulitta Rowan of Arran – East John Paul Blacklore – Middle |
Judith of Stormholde – Aethelmearc Keridwen the Mouse – Anesteorra Madilayn de Mer – Lochac Octavia Jenon de Treves – Drachenwald Sabrina Goldbender – Trimaris Sara of Foxhaven – Atenveldt, West Sorcha O’Ciardhubriain – Artemesia Stephanie Rose – An Tir Theiadora Groves – Calontir, East Willow MacKay – Ealdoremere |
To accompany each of the Rose Pouches to this year’s Pennsic Tourney, Judith of Stormholde and Octavia Jenon de Treves contributed wonderfully tatted and embroidered bookmarks. Most creative!
There are additional pictures of these and other pouches in the Photos section on the site of the Yahoo Group. All photographs copyright the photographer.
Judith of Stormhold | ||
Kingdom: Aethelmaerc Technique: cross-stitch Materials: white, black, and green cotton floss on red non-even weave linen |
Stephanie Rose | ||
Kingdom: An Tir Technique: cross-stitch |
Keridwen the Mouse | ||
Kingdom: Anesteorra Technique: applique, laid & couched work |
Brid Hedgwiht | ||
Kingdom: Artemesia |
Sorcha O’Ciardhubrinain | ||
Kingdom: Artemesia Technique: cross-stitch |
Sara of Foxhaven | ||
Kingdom: Atenveldt Technique: applique, beadwork |
Eliska z Jihlava | ||
Kingdom: Caid Technique: laid and couched work with stem and chain stitches Materials: golden yellow colored cotton floss on dark blue damask |
Elspeth Semstress of Dunkeld | ||
Kingdom: Caid Technique: applique |
Brid Hecgwiht | ||
Kingdom: Calontir Technique: laid and couched work, split stitch, applique Materials: silver thread, white and purple cotton floss, glass beads, white cloth on purple raw silk |
Theiadora Groves | ||
Kingdom: Calontir Technique: whitework |
Ellen of the Western Wind | ||
Kingdom: Ealdoremere |
Willow MacKay | ||
Kingdom: Ealdoremere |
Catherine Lorraine of Stonegate Manor | ||
Kingdom: East Technique: laid couched work, French knots Materials: green and gold-colored silk thread, gold metal thread, dark blue fabric |
Iulitta Rowan of Arran | ||
Kingdom: East Technique: laid couched work, French knots |
Theiadora Groves | ||
Kingdom: East Technique: laid couched work, beading |
Madilayn de Mer | ||
Kingdom: Lochac |
John Paul Blacklore | ||
Kingdom: Middle |
Isela di Bari | ||
Kingdom: Middle |
Sabrina Goldbender | ||
Kingdom: Trimaris Technique: laid & couched work |
Brid Hedgwiht | ||
Kingdom: West |