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She particularly enjoys Viking-style embroidery. | She particularly enjoys Viking-style embroidery. | ||
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== Associates == | == Associates == | ||
*Apprentice to Master Baron [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | *Apprentice to Master Baron [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] | ||
* Consort to Sir [[Adam MacAndrew|Adam Makandro]] | * Royal Consort to Sir [[Adam MacAndrew|Adam Makandro]] | ||
* Consort to Lord [[Nathí mac Lachtnain]] | |||
== Offices & Positions == | == Offices & Positions == | ||
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*YTW: none | *YTW: none | ||
*88th Queen of Caid with [[Adam Makandro]] from January 2022 to | *88th Queen of Caid with [[Adam Makandro]] from January 2022 to July 2023 | ||
Her Queen's Champions: | Her Queen's Champions: | ||
*AC: [[]] | *AC: [[Sir Parmineo]] | ||
*TAH: [[]] | *TAH: [[]] | ||
*EQ: [[Niall Marescal]] (on [[Mokeikhan]]) | *EQ: [[Niall Marescal]] (on [[Mokeikhan]]) | ||
*R: [[]] | *R: [[Don Nathanial Longbow]] | ||
*TAC: [[]] | *TAC: [[NA]] | ||
*UC: [[]] | *UC: [[NA]] | ||
*TW: [[]] | *TW: [[]] | ||
*A&S: [[]] | *A&S: [[]] | ||
*YC: [[]] | *YC: [[NA]] | ||
*YA: [[]] | *YA: [[NA]] | ||
*YTW: [[]] | *YTW: [[NA]] | ||
*YR: [[]] | *YR: [[NA]] | ||
== Event Staff == | == Event Staff == | ||
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*Co-Steward, Gyldenholt/Calafia Friendship, 2017 | *Co-Steward, Gyldenholt/Calafia Friendship, 2017 | ||
*Arts & Sciences Steward, Great Western War 2021 | *Arts & Sciences Steward, Great Western War 2021 | ||
*Chancellor, Collegium Caidis, 2023 - present | |||
== Projects & Publications == | == Projects & Publications == | ||
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Image:Kettil_Knighting_scroll.jpg|Sir Kettil's Knighting Scroll. It is an embroidered Norse inspired cloak. Designed based on a Rune stone. With the help of Mistress Mary, I was able to ensure proper heraldic wording and stamps. His Excellency Athanric did embroider part of his signature. | |||
Image:Stitch.jpg|HRM Lorisa Step down forepanel. Hand Embroidered Norse inspired Apron Forpanel. Due to allergies, this is made with a cotton flannel and cotton DMC floss. This is a one of a kind piece. | |||
Image:Bridget Stomacher.jpg|Hand embroidered Elizabethian Stomacher. Gold thread (Plaited Braid and Chain Stitch), Silk threads (Detatched Buttonhole). Spangles, rhinestones, pearls, crystals, and sequins. The design is based on examples from the Elizabethian era. Elements were designed with Duchess [[Bridget Lucia Mackenzie]] in mind. There is a hidden Mickey, as well as roses, caterpiller, strawberry and strawberry leaves. | Image:Bridget Stomacher.jpg|Hand embroidered Elizabethian Stomacher. Gold thread (Plaited Braid and Chain Stitch), Silk threads (Detatched Buttonhole). Spangles, rhinestones, pearls, crystals, and sequins. The design is based on examples from the Elizabethian era. Elements were designed with Duchess [[Bridget Lucia Mackenzie]] in mind. There is a hidden Mickey, as well as roses, caterpiller, strawberry and strawberry leaves. | ||
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== Competitions == | == Competitions == | ||
*Angel's Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition 2023 - Arts & Sciences Champion, Angels 2023 | |||
*Caid [[Pentathlon 2022]] - 3rd place overall - 2nd place Journeyman: Research Paper, 1st place Journeyman: Clothing Accessory (Fur Gloves), 2nd place Journeyman: Persona Presentation, 1st place Apprentice: Glass Beads, 1st place Apprentice: Clothing (dress) | *Caid [[Pentathlon 2022]] - 3rd place overall - 2nd place Journeyman: Research Paper, 1st place Journeyman: Clothing Accessory (Fur Gloves), 2nd place Journeyman: Persona Presentation, 1st place Apprentice: Glass Beads, 1st place Apprentice: Clothing (dress) | ||
*Altavia Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition 2021 - Arts & Sciences Champion, Altavia 2021 | *Altavia Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition 2021 - Arts & Sciences Champion, Altavia 2021 | ||
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== Classes Taught == | == Classes Taught == | ||
*Taught ''Basic Embroidery'' at Potrero War 2023 | |||
*Taught ''Basic Embroidery'' at Great Western War 2017 | *Taught ''Basic Embroidery'' at Great Western War 2017 | ||
*Taught ''Embroider and Construction of a Fillet'' at Great Western War 2013 | *Taught ''Embroider and Construction of a Fillet'' at Great Western War 2013 | ||
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[[Category:Royal Peers]] | [[Category:Royal Peers]] | ||
[[Category:Roses]] | [[Category:Roses]] | ||
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[[Category:Populace|Staeina Halfdanardottir]] | [[Category:Populace|Staeina Halfdanardottir]] | ||
[[Category:+ Populace S|Staeina Halfdanardottir]] | [[Category:+ Populace S|Staeina Halfdanardottir]] | ||
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She particularly enjoys Viking-style embroidery.
Persona
- 10th century viking.
re-creation of a Viking Burial
Associates
- Apprentice to Master Baron Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Royal Consort to Sir Adam Makandro
- Consort to Lord Nathí mac Lachtnain
Offices & Positions
- Youth Combat Marshal, 1/2013 - 2017
- Court of Ursul and Colette, 10/2011 - 6/2012
- Court of Giles and Giuseppe, 6/2012 - 6/2014
- Chamberlain to Giles and Giuseppe, 7/2012 - 6/2014
- Youth Combat Officer for the Barony of Gyldenholt, 3/2013 - 6/2017
- Seneschal, Barony of Gyldenholt, 4/2014 - 6/11/16
- Court of Athanaric and Sigriðr, 6/2015 - 1/2016
- Companion to Vitasha Ivanova doch', 6/11/16 - 6/2017
- Court of Agrippa II and Bridget II, 1/2017 - 7/2017
- Chamberlain to Ilia and Vitasha, 6/2017 - 6/2018
- Companion to HRH Dawid Radzowycz, 6/2018 - 9/2018
- 83rd Queen of Caid with Adam Makandro from January 5, 2019 to July 13, 2019.
Her Queen's Champions:
- AC: Sven Örfhendur
- TAH: Jon Thomme de Claydon
- EQ: Marco Solario (on Finn)
- R: Colwyn Stagghorn
- TAC: none
- UC: none
- TW: Bryan Gard Yale
- A&S: Eowyn Amberdrake
- YC: Maximillian of Starkhafn
- YA: Morgan Seaton
- YTW: none
- 88th Queen of Caid with Adam Makandro from January 2022 to July 2023
Her Queen's Champions:
- AC: Sir Parmineo
- TAH: [[]]
- EQ: Niall Marescal (on Mokeikhan)
- R: Don Nathanial Longbow
- TAC: NA
- UC: NA
- TW: [[]]
- A&S: [[]]
- YC: NA
- YA: NA
- YTW: NA
- YR: NA
Event Staff
- Autocrat, Gyldenholt 2012 Anniversary
- Registrar, West Coast Culinary Symposium, 2014
- Co-Steward, Gyldenholt/Calafia Friendship, 2017
- Arts & Sciences Steward, Great Western War 2021
- Chancellor, Collegium Caidis, 2023 - present
Projects & Publications
- Staeina Halfdanardottir is currently working on a Challenge piece given to her by Baron Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia.
- The Creative Viking Webpage: The Creative Viking
Embroidery
Sir Kettil's Knighting Scroll. It is an embroidered Norse inspired cloak. Designed based on a Rune stone. With the help of Mistress Mary, I was able to ensure proper heraldic wording and stamps. His Excellency Athanric did embroider part of his signature.
HRM Lorisa Step down forepanel. Hand Embroidered Norse inspired Apron Forpanel. Due to allergies, this is made with a cotton flannel and cotton DMC floss. This is a one of a kind piece.
Hand embroidered Elizabethian Stomacher. Gold thread (Plaited Braid and Chain Stitch), Silk threads (Detatched Buttonhole). Spangles, rhinestones, pearls, crystals, and sequins. The design is based on examples from the Elizabethian era. Elements were designed with Duchess Bridget Lucia Mackenzie in mind. There is a hidden Mickey, as well as roses, caterpiller, strawberry and strawberry leaves.
Hand embroidered Russian "Dogs" for His Majesty Sir Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus: Patches for heraldic cloak; split stitch; cotton thread on linen, attached to wool cloak.
Hand embroidered Viking inspired Owl for Her Majesty Sigriðr in irska: Patch for Viking apron; split stitch; cotton thread on linen, attached to a linen apron. The design is inspired by her heraldry of a Gold owl with black herman spots.
Largess for the Barony of Calafia; split stitch embroidery.
Cup cover and Napkin Raffle Prize for CPrize 2012; split stitch embroidery.
Commission piece for Mistress Cristal Fleur de la Mer: Device patch for Laurel Cope; split stitch and stem stitch; wool thread on linen fabric.
Gyldenholt Baronial Arms – worn on Baronial Unarmored Champion Regalia; split stitch; cotton thread on linen.
Gift to Baron Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia: given at Apprenticing; Cotton thread on linen.
Embroidered Chess Piece - worn on son's parti style tunic; split stitch; cotton thread on linen.
Embroidered piece for THLady Rekon of Saaremaa - worn on tunic; split stitch; cotton thread on linen.
Pelican for Mistress Baroness Ceridwen Killian - worn on Pelican cloak; spilt stitch; wool thread on linen.
Handfasting apron piece - worn by Lady Merewen of Warthwic; Split stitch and Stem Stitch; cotton thread on linen.
Viking inspired hand embroidered fillet. Stem stitch; metallic pearl cotton, pearl cotton on linen.
Viking inspired hand embroidered wall hanging. Linen, Silk, and Wool on linen. Split stitch and stem stitch. Inspired from the Overhogsdahl and Oseberg Tapestries. Received special recognition for Journeyman Embroidery Team Gyldenholt (Pentathlon 2015).
cross stitched belt favor worn by Lord Jakob Hálfdanarson - cotton thread on linen.
Appliqued Trees with hand stitched leaf decoration. 1 or 3 that I made for the Barony of Gyldenholt.
Hand embroidered device to be placed on hoods for Baron/Baroness of Naevehjem. Cotton thread on linen. Split stitch.
Hand embroidered device to be placed on hoods for Baron/Baroness of Lyondomere (Jon Tom and Eva). Cotton thread on linen. Split stitch.
Hand embroidered trim based on the Viking archaeological finds. This piece can be seen on two Viking apron dresses. Cotton thread on linen. Split stitch
Hand embroidered trim based on the Viking archaeological finds. This piece can be seen on a yellow apron dress (See profile picture). Cotton thread on cotton. Split stitch
Hand embroidered roundel based on Celtic knot work. Gifted to Baron Cormac Mor. Cotton thread on linen. Split stitch
Hand embroidered Celtic knot thistle. Wool thread on wool. Split stitch - Viking age hood. My Heraldic colors and thistle.
Hand embroidered greenman for THL Adam Makandro. Wool thread on wool. Split stitch - Viking age hood.
Hand embroidered Pelican for Mistress Baroness Ceara ingen Chonaill - Cotton thread on Linen. Split stitch.
Hand embroidered Viking Bears for Baron Ursul Ursul Vladislavl' pravnuk - Wool thread on Wool. Split Stitch.
Hand embroidered handkerchiefs. These were given out to the consorts during Crown Tourney. The design is a thistle and oak leaf to represent Sir Adam and myself. It is cotton thread on linen (for easy care). Split stitch.
Viking forecloth with hand embroidered viking dragon, silk and brocade trim. Embroidery is done in split stitch using cotton thread. This is a gift to Vitasha Ivanova doch'
Close up image of the hand embroidered Viking dragon. Embroidery is done in split stitch and using cotton thread. This is a gift to Vitasha Ivanova doch'
Costuming
Tudor Gown; linen underdress, brocade gown, hand embroidered cuff.
Cuff; hand spun wool on linen.
Cuff; assembled
Green Scottish dress, Black underskirt, white chemise with hand embroidered cuffs. Cuffs are embroidered with silk thread on white linen. Bodice is finished with pewter viking dragon lacers. Thank you to Lady Dametta Sweet and Baroness Ceara ingen Chonaill for assisting me with sewing and patterning.
Viking Apron with hand embroidered Viking Chess Pieces. Black Wool Cape with Silk embroidery. Split Stitch. Wool, Silk, Silk tread, Linen, Cotton thread.
Close up of embroidery on Headcovering. Cotton on Linen. Split Stitch
Viking Apron piece with Jellings style Rondell. Split Stitch, satin stitch. Cotton thread on Linen.
Competitions
- Angel's Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition 2023 - Arts & Sciences Champion, Angels 2023
- Caid Pentathlon 2022 - 3rd place overall - 2nd place Journeyman: Research Paper, 1st place Journeyman: Clothing Accessory (Fur Gloves), 2nd place Journeyman: Persona Presentation, 1st place Apprentice: Glass Beads, 1st place Apprentice: Clothing (dress)
- Altavia Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition 2021 - Arts & Sciences Champion, Altavia 2021
- Lyondomere Arts & Archery 2017 - Arts and Sciences Champion, Lyondomere 2017
- Caid Pentathlon 2017 - 1st Place Apprentice: How To Paper, 1st Place Apprentice: Weaving: Other, 1st Place Apprentice: Tools: Fibre Arts, 2nd Place Apprentice: How To Paper, 2nd Place Apprentice: Tools: Fibre Arts.
- Gyldenholt/Calafia Friendship - 2nd Place A&S - theme Cow and Sheep
- A&S People's choice - 2nd place at GWW 2015
- Caid Pentathlon 2015 - Special Recognition - Embroidery - Team Gyldenholt
- A&S People's Choice winner at Barony of Angels Robin Hood Tourney 2012
- Griffen Design on son's Viking Feldr; split stitich; cotton thread on linen.
Pentathlon 2022
Greenland Dress D10584. Hand sewn using linen thread and wool couching.
Glass beads based on the Pagan Lady of Peel necklace.
Glass beads based on the Pagan Lady of Peel necklace.
Close up of Staeina persona presentation.
Fur mitten display
Full Pentathlon display including dress, beads, fur mittens, Persona, and research paper.
Pentathlon 2017
Hand Woven items made on a Viking Warp Weighted Loom. Entry was made using hand dyed hand spun wool.
Viking era weigths and Viking era weaving loom tools. Weights were made using air dry clay. Tools were made using various hard woods
Viking era Warp weighted loom.
Viking inspired Table runner. Wool on Linen. Split Stitch
Classes Taught
- Taught Basic Embroidery at Potrero War 2023
- Taught Basic Embroidery at Great Western War 2017
- Taught Embroider and Construction of a Fillet at Great Western War 2013
- Taught Embellish with Embrodery at Great Western War 2012
- Taught Don't be afraid to embelish at Great Western War 2011
More Information
Started playing in July 2011.
