Kneeling Pillows (Laurels)
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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
- Lux: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Naevehjem: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Dun Or: Maestro Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
- Darach: Mistress Tetchubah of Greenlake
- Al Sahid: Mistress Ludmilla Feodorovna
- Carreg Wen: Mistress Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur
- Heatherwyne: Mistress Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont
- Isles: Mistress Maria Theresa Ipeñarrieta
- Wintermist: Mistress Móirín Chiardhubh ní Bhárdáin
- Gauntlet: Mistress Astridr Selr Leifsdóttir
- Golden Lance: Mistress Typhainne d'Alixandre
- Chamfron: Mistress Su of the Silver Horn
- Chanson: Mistress Richenda Elizabeth Coffin
Royal Kneeling Pillows (first iteration)
