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:Dun Or: Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]], completed 2009
:Dun Or: Messer [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]], completed 2009
:Gauntlet: Mistress [[Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir ]], currently in production
:Gauntlet: Mistress [[Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir ]], currently in production
:Golden Lance: Mistress [[Typhainne d'Alixandre]], currently in production
:Golden Lance: Mistress [[Typhainne d'Alixandre]], completed 2011
:Heatherwyne: Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]], completed 2010
:Heatherwyne: Mistress [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]], completed 2010
:Isles: Mistress [[Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta]], completed 2010
:Isles: Mistress [[Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta]], completed 2010

Revision as of 22:25, 24 January 2011

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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 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.

Attributions for the work are being collected. If you worked on this project, please contact Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia.

Photos of the Kneeling Pillows (current version)

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Embroidery Credits

King: Baron Giles Hill of Sweetwater
Queen: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Altavia:
Angels: Mistress Alinor Bellissima Montgomery and Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Argent Arrow:
Caidan Cross badge: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Calafia: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Chivalry: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Crescent Sword:
Dolphin:  : Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
Drieburgen: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
Gyldenholt: Mistress Gwendolyn of Amberwood
Harp Argent: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Laurel: Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict
Legion of Courtesy: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Lyondemere: Designed and stitched by Mistress Eowyn Amberdrake
Nordwache:
Pelican: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
Starkhafn:
Western Seas: Mistress Elyramere of Tymberlyne Heyghts

Refurbished Pillows (2009 - present)

Acorn: Mistress Su of the Silver Horn, currently in production
Al Sahid: Mistress Ludmilla Feodorovna, currently in production
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, currently in production
Crescent: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
Crossed Swords: Mistress Mary Taran of Glastonbury, completed 2010
Darach: Mistress Tetchubah of Greenlake, completed 2010
Duellist: Mistress Astra Christiana Benedict, completed 2010
Dun Or: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
Gauntlet: Mistress Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir , currently in production
Golden Lance: Mistress Typhainne d'Alixandre, completed 2011
Heatherwyne: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont, completed 2010
Isles: Mistress Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta, completed 2010
Lux: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
Naevehjem: Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, completed 2009
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)

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