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, 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)
