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 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)
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, currently in production
- 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, currently in production
- 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
- Wintermist: Mistress Móirín Chiardhubh ní Bhárdáin, completed 2010
Royal Kneeling Pillows (first iteration)
