Kneeling Pillows (Laurels)

Regalia
Laurels Kneeling Pillows
Information
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 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 constructed the inner container of kapok. The slips are worked in 8-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.

Attributions for the work are being collected. If you worked on this project, please contact Baron Giles Hill of Sweetwater.

Photos of the Kneeling Pillows (current version)

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

Legion of Courtesy: 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 - present)

Crescent: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009

Lux: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009

Naevehjem: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009

Dun Or: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009

Darach: Mistress Tetchubah of Greenlake, completed 2010

Al Sahid: Mistress Ludmilla Feodorovna, currently in production

Carreg Wen: Mistress Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur, currently in production

Heatherwyne: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont, currently in production

Isles: Mistress Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta, currently in production

Wintermist: Mistress Móirín Chiardhubh ní Bhárdáin, currently in production

Gauntlet: Mistress Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir , currently in production

Golden Lance: Mistress Typhainne d'Alixandre, currently in production

Chamfron: Mistress Su of the Silver Horn, currently in production

Chanson: Mistress Richenda Elizabeth Coffin, currently in production

Royal Kneeling Pillows (first iteration)

More Information

• Kneeling Pillows Project on the Official Regalia site