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During the twenty years of heavy use, the blue velvet became faded and soiled. In 2009, Giuseppe and Giles agreed to take on the refurbishing of the pillows. The slips were unmounted, and carefully cleaned in a solution of dish soap and water. Giles remounted the Royal and Baronial arms on new velvet panels, braided silver floss and edged the slips. After mounting, the velvet was slit behind the slips, and the void was filled with wool fiber to keep them raised, a technique called 'trapunto'. Giuseppe couched gold cord on the velvet panels. The pillows were assembled, and presented to TRM Edward II and Mora at their stepping down. | During the twenty years of heavy use, the blue velvet became faded and soiled. In 2009, Giuseppe and Giles agreed to take on the refurbishing of the pillows. The slips were unmounted, and carefully cleaned in a solution of dish soap and water. Giles remounted the Royal and Baronial arms on new velvet panels, braided silver floss and edged the slips. After mounting, the velvet was slit behind the slips, and the void was filled with wool fiber to keep them raised, a technique called 'trapunto'. Giuseppe couched gold cord on the velvet panels. The pillows were assembled, and presented to TRM Edward II and Mora at their stepping down. | ||
==Sovereign's Pillow== | |||
Displays the Sovereign's arms in the center (worked by Baron [[Giles Hill]]), between the arms of the Baronies of [[Drieburgen]] (left, by Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]]) and [[Lyondemere]] (right, designed and worked by Mistress [[Eowyn Amberdrake]]). Below are the arms of the Baronies of (from left) [[Western Seas]] (Mistress [[Elyramere of Tymberlyne Heyghts]]), [[Starkhafn]] (Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]]), [[Dun Or]] ( Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]), and [[Nordwache]] ([[Louise of Woodsholme]]). <br>[[Image:FinishedKingsSm.jpg |300px]] | |||
==Consort's Pillow== | |||
Displays the Consort's arms in the center (worked by Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]]), between the arms of the Baronies of [[Naevehjem]] (left, by Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]) and [[Altavia]] (right, by [[Louise of Woodsholme]]). Below are the arms of the Baronies of (from left) [[Calafia]] ([[Louise of Woodsholme]]), [[Angels]] (by Mistress [[Alinor Bellissima Montgomery]] and Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]]), and [[Gyldenholt]] (by Mistress [[Gwendolyn of Amberwood]]). <br> [[Image:FinishedQueensSm.jpg|300px]] | |||
==Arts Pillow== | ==Arts Pillow== | ||
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This pillow was presented to TRM [[Mansur_and_Eilidh|Mansur and Eilidh]] at the celebration of [[Twelfth_Night_2013|Twelfth Night, 47as]]. It is decorated with the badges of Society and Caidan service orders: the Pelican and the Crescent (both worked by Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]), the Dolphin (worked by Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]]; one of the original slips from the first iteration of the pillows), and the Acorn, by Mistress [[Su of the Silver Horn]]. The gold scrollwork on the pillow is the work of [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]; the assembly (and kapok stuffing) of the pillow was done by [[Giles Hill]]. <br>[[Image:KneelingPillow Service.JPG|300px]] | This pillow was presented to TRM [[Mansur_and_Eilidh|Mansur and Eilidh]] at the celebration of [[Twelfth_Night_2013|Twelfth Night, 47as]]. It is decorated with the badges of Society and Caidan service orders: the Pelican and the Crescent (both worked by Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]), the Dolphin (worked by Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]]; one of the original slips from the first iteration of the pillows), and the Acorn, by Mistress [[Su of the Silver Horn]]. The gold scrollwork on the pillow is the work of [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]]; the assembly (and kapok stuffing) of the pillow was done by [[Giles Hill]]. <br>[[Image:KneelingPillow Service.JPG|300px]] | ||
==Details of Embroidery== | ==Details of Embroidery== | ||
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==Embroidery Credits== | ==Embroidery Credits== | ||
:Queen: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Queen: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Argent Arrow: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Argent Arrow: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Chivalry (original version): Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Chivalry (original version): Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Crescent Sword: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Crescent Sword: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Dolphin: : Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]] | :Dolphin: : Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]] | ||
:Harp Argent: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Harp Argent: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Laurel (original version): Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]] | :Laurel (original version): Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]] | ||
:Legion of Courtesy: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Legion of Courtesy: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Pelican (original version): Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Pelican (original version): Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
:Populace badge: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | :Populace badge: Mistress [[Louise of Woodsholme]] | ||
==Refurbished Pillows (2009 - present)== | ==Refurbished Pillows (2009 - present)== | ||
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:Darach: Mistress [[Tetchubah of Greenlake]], completed 2010 | :Darach: Mistress [[Tetchubah of Greenlake]], completed 2010 | ||
:Duellist: Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]], completed 2010 | :Duellist: Mistress [[Astra Christiana Benedict]], completed 2010 | ||
:Gauntlet: Mistress [[Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir ]] and Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]], completed 2011 | :Gauntlet: Mistress [[Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir ]] and Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]], completed 2011 | ||
:Golden Lance: Mistress [[Typhainne d'Alixandre]], completed 2011 | :Golden Lance: Mistress [[Typhainne d'Alixandre]], completed 2011 | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 7 January 2013
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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 in Caid 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.
The embroidered patches, or slips, were worked by Companions of the Order. Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict constructed the inner pillows, and stuffed them with kapok. After the inner pillows were complete, Mistress Louise assembled the velvet pillows, mounted the slips, and couched metallic cord around them.
Attributions for the work are being collected. If you worked on this project, please contact Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia.
Construction
The slips are worked in 6-strand DMC cotton threads on 18-count needlepoint mesh. The velvet pillows are constructed of heavy cotton velvet. The initial size of the top panel is 26" x 18"; the finished dimensions are 25.5" x 17.5" (5" tall). The top panels are mounted in tent embroidery frames for the mounting of the slips and couching the cord. A 2.5 yard tri-color twist of piping cord finishes the edge of the top panel.
Refurbishment
During the twenty years of heavy use, the blue velvet became faded and soiled. In 2009, Giuseppe and Giles agreed to take on the refurbishing of the pillows. The slips were unmounted, and carefully cleaned in a solution of dish soap and water. Giles remounted the Royal and Baronial arms on new velvet panels, braided silver floss and edged the slips. After mounting, the velvet was slit behind the slips, and the void was filled with wool fiber to keep them raised, a technique called 'trapunto'. Giuseppe couched gold cord on the velvet panels. The pillows were assembled, and presented to TRM Edward II and Mora at their stepping down.
Sovereign's Pillow
Displays the Sovereign's arms in the center (worked by Baron Giles Hill), between the arms of the Baronies of Drieburgen (left, by Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont) and Lyondemere (right, designed and worked by Mistress Eowyn Amberdrake). Below are the arms of the Baronies of (from left) Western Seas (Mistress Elyramere of Tymberlyne Heyghts), Starkhafn (Mistress Louise of Woodsholme), Dun Or ( Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia), and Nordwache (Louise of Woodsholme). 
Consort's Pillow
Displays the Consort's arms in the center (worked by Mistress Louise of Woodsholme), between the arms of the Baronies of Naevehjem (left, by Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia) and Altavia (right, by Louise of Woodsholme). Below are the arms of the Baronies of (from left) Calafia (Louise of Woodsholme), Angels (by Mistress Alinor Bellissima Montgomery and Mistress Louise of Woodsholme), and Gyldenholt (by Mistress Gwendolyn of Amberwood).
Arts Pillow
The Arts Pillow, featuring the badges of Society and Caidan arts and sciences orders, was presented to TRM Wilhelm and Thaleia at their stepping down on June 4, 46as (2011). The pillow has the badges of the Order of the Laurel (worked by Baron Giles Hill), the Lux Caidis, Chanson, Chamfron, the Harp Argent (Louise of Woodsholme), and the Legion of Courtesy (Louise of Woodsholme). 
Service Pillow
This pillow was presented to TRM Mansur and Eilidh at the celebration of Twelfth Night, 47as. It is decorated with the badges of Society and Caidan service orders: the Pelican and the Crescent (both worked by Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia), the Dolphin (worked by Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont; one of the original slips from the first iteration of the pillows), and the Acorn, by Mistress Su of the Silver Horn. The gold scrollwork on the pillow is the work of Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia; the assembly (and kapok stuffing) of the pillow was done by Giles Hill. 
Details of Embroidery
Acorn
Maker: Su of the Silver Horn
Embroidery Credits
- Queen: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Argent Arrow: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Chivalry (original version): Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Crescent Sword: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Dolphin: : Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
- Harp Argent: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Laurel (original version): Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict
- Legion of Courtesy: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Pelican (original version): Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
- Populace badge: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Refurbished Pillows (2009 - present)
- Acorn: Mistress Su of the Silver Horn, completed 2011
- Al Sahid: Mistress Tetchubah of Greenlake, completed 2012
- Carreg Wen: Mistress Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur, currently in production
- Chanson: Mistress Richenda Elizabeth Coffin, completed 2010
- Chamfron: Mistress Mary Taran of Glastonbury, completed 2010
- Chiron: Mistress Natalya de Foix, completed 2011
- Chivalry (new): Mistress Móirín Chiardhubh ní Bhárdáin, in process
- Crescent: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
- Crescent and Flame: Mistress Melisande de Frayne, completed 2011
- Crossed Swords: Mistress Mary Taran of Glastonbury, completed 2010
- Darach: Mistress Tetchubah of Greenlake, completed 2010
- Duellist: Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict, completed 2010
- Gauntlet: Mistress Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir and Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont, completed 2011
- Golden Lance: Mistress Typhainne d'Alixandre, completed 2011
- Heatherwyne: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont, completed 2010
- Isles: Mistress Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta and Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2011
- Lux: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
- Naevehjem: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
- Pelican (new): Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2011
- Populace badge (new): Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont, currently in production
- Shining Star Azure: Mistress Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows, completed 2010
- Wintermist: Mistress Móirín Chiardhubh ní Bhárdáin, completed 2010
Royal Kneeling Pillows (first iteration)
