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{{regalia|photo=[[Image:Pillow1.jpg|300px]]|photocaption=Laurels Kneeling Pillows|status=Active|artist=[[Laurels]] of Caid }} | {{regalia|photo=[[Image:Pillow1.jpg|300px]]|photocaption=Laurels Kneeling Pillows|status=Active|artist=[[Laurels]] of Caid }} | ||
Prior to the construction of these pillows, there were a variety of cushions, pads, and soft things laid before the Thrones. Noting the generally shabby condition of these pillows, the Order of the Laurel agreed to sponsor the construction of new kneeling pillows. The Pillow Project began in late 1988, directed by Louise of Woodsholme. Inspired by the embroidered slips she studied at [http://traquair.co.uk Traquair House] in Scotland, and the [http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/embroidery.htm Oxburgh Hangings], worked by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwicke, Louise designed the embroidery patterns. | Prior to the construction of these pillows, there were a variety of cushions, pads, and soft things laid before the Thrones. Noting the generally shabby condition of these pillows, the Order of the Laurel agreed to sponsor the construction of new kneeling pillows. | ||
The Pillow Project began in late 1988, directed by Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]]. Inspired by the embroidered slips she studied at [http://traquair.co.uk Traquair House] in Scotland, and the [http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/embroidery.htm Oxburgh Hangings], worked by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwicke, Louise designed the embroidery patterns. | |||
Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]] gathered the fiber, constructed the inner container, and stuffed it with kapok. The slips are worked in 6-strand DMC cotton threads on 18-count needlepoint mesh. After the inner pillow was complete, Mistress Louise mounted the slips and couched metallic cord around them. Master [[Morgan Arthur ap Llewellyn]] constructed boxes to contain the new pillows, which were presented to the Crown at ______(event needed). | |||
Attributions for the work are being collected. If you worked on this project, please contact Baron [[Giles Hill of Sweetwater]]. | |||
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==Embroidery Credits== | ==Embroidery Credits== | ||
:King: | :King: Baron [[Giles Hill of Sweetwater]] | ||
:Queen: | :Queen: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Angels: | :Angels: Mistress [[Alinor Bellissima Montgomery]] and Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Calafia: | :Calafia: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Drieburgen: | :Drieburgen: Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]] | ||
:Altavia | :Altavia: | ||
:Starkhafn | :Starkhafn: | ||
:Western Seas: | :Western Seas: Mistress [[Elyramere of Tymberlyne Heyghts]] | ||
:Nordwache | :Nordwache: | ||
:Lyondemere: Designed and stitched by [[Eowyn Amberdrake]] | :Lyondemere: Designed and stitched by Mistress [[Eowyn Amberdrake]] | ||
:Gyldenholt: [[Gwendolyn of Amberwood]] | :Gyldenholt: Mistress [[Gwendolyn of Amberwood]] | ||
:Chivalry: | :Chivalry: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Laurel: [[Astra Christiana Benedict]] | :Laurel: Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]] | ||
:Pelican: [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Pelican: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Rose | :Rose: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Harp Argent: [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Harp Argent: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Dolphin: [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]] | :Dolphin: : Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]] | ||
:Argent Arrow | :Argent Arrow: | ||
:Crescent Sword | :Crescent Sword: | ||
:Caidan Cross badge: [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Caidan Cross badge: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
==Refurbished Pillows (2009)== | ==Refurbished Pillows (2009)== | ||
:Crescent: | :Crescent: Maestro [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | ||
:Lux: [[ | :Lux: Maestro [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | ||
:Naevehjem: | :Naevehjem: Maestro [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | ||
:Dun Or: | :Dun Or: Maestro [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | ||
==Photos of the King's Kneeling Pillow== | ==Photos of the King's Kneeling Pillow== | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 1 November 2009
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Prior to the construction of these pillows, there were a variety of cushions, pads, and soft things laid before the Thrones. Noting the generally shabby condition of these pillows, the Order of the Laurel agreed to sponsor the construction of new kneeling pillows.
The Pillow Project began in late 1988, directed by Mistress Louise of Woodsholme. Inspired by the embroidered slips she studied at Traquair House in Scotland, and the Oxburgh Hangings, worked by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwicke, Louise designed the embroidery patterns.
Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict gathered the fiber, constructed the inner container, and stuffed it with kapok. The slips are worked in 6-strand DMC cotton threads on 18-count needlepoint mesh. After the inner pillow was complete, Mistress Louise mounted the slips and couched metallic cord around them. Master Morgan Arthur ap Llewellyn constructed boxes to contain the new pillows, which were presented to the Crown at ______(event needed).
Attributions for the work are being collected. If you worked on this project, please contact Baron Giles Hill of Sweetwater.
- King's Pillow Queen's Pillow
Embroidery Credits
- King: Baron Giles Hill of Sweetwater
- Queen: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Angels: Mistress Alinor Bellissima Montgomery and Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Calafia: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Drieburgen: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
- Altavia:
- Starkhafn:
- Western Seas: Mistress Elyramere of Tymberlyne Heyghts
- Nordwache:
- Lyondemere: Designed and stitched by Mistress Eowyn Amberdrake
- Gyldenholt: Mistress Gwendolyn of Amberwood
- Chivalry: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Laurel: Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict
- Pelican: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Rose: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Harp Argent: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Dolphin: : Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
- Argent Arrow:
- Crescent Sword:
- Caidan Cross badge: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Refurbished Pillows (2009)
- Crescent: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Lux: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Naevehjem: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Dun Or: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
Photos of the King's Kneeling Pillow
Photos of the Queen's Kneeling Pillow
