Kneeling Pillows (Laurels)

Regalia
Laurels Kneeling Pillows
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Status: Active Artist(s): 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 Traquair House in Scotland, and the Oxburgh Hangings, worked by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwicke, Louise designed the embroidery patterns. The pillows are stuffed with kapok fiber; Astra gathered the fiber, constructed the inner container, and stuffed it. The slips are worked in DMC cotton threads on 18-count needlepoint mesh. After the inner pillow was complete, Louise mounted the slips and couched metallic cord around them. Morgan of Amberwood constructed boxes to contain the new pillows, and they were presented to the Crown at ______(event needed). Attributions for the work are being collected; if you worked on this project, please inform Giles Hill.

King's Pillow Queen's Pillow

Embroidery Credits

King: Giles Hill

Queen: Louise of Woodsholme

Angels: Alinor Bellissima Montgomery and Louise of Woodsholme

Calafia: Louise of Woodsholme

Drieburgen: Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont(?)

Altavia

Starkhafn

Western Seas: Tetchubah of Greenlake

Nordwache

Lyondemere: Designed and stitched by Eowyn Amberdrake

Gyldenholt: Gwendolyn of Amberwood

Chivalry:

Laurel: Astra Christiana Benedict

Pelican: Louise of Woodsholme

Rose

Harp Argent: Louise of Woodsholme

Dolphin: Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont

Argent Arrow

Crescent Sword

Caidan Cross badge: Louise of Woodsholme

Refurbished Pillows (2009)

Crescent: Giuseppe_Francesco_da_Borgia

Lux: Giuseppe_Francesco_da_Borgia

Naevehjem: Giuseppe_Francesco_da_Borgia

Dun Or: Giuseppe_Francesco_da_Borgia

Photos of the King's Kneeling Pillow

Photos of the Queen's Kneeling Pillow

More Information

• Kneeling Pillows Project on the Official Regalia site