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 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 gathered the fiber, constructed the inner container, and stuffed it with 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. Master Morgan Arthur ap Llewellyn constructed boxes to contain the new pillows, which were presented to the Crown at ______(event needed).

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

King's Pillow Queen's Pillow

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)

Crescent: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia

Lux: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia

Naevehjem: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia

Dun Or: Maestro 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