The Armour Archive

MelanieC

I remember reading here about using latex paint mixed in a 1(paint):3(h2o) ratio with water to "paint" the canvas & seal it That's a good ratio for painting one's tent because it thins the paint enough that it can get into the pores and not sit on top of the canvas. I used a 1:2 ratio when I painte...

MelanieC

I made five (completed four) gamurra (late 15th century Italian kirtles) and two giornea (tabard-like overgowns) in the month before Pennsic. I don't receommend changing one's persona and interest so late before a major event like that. I also painted stripes along the seam lines of my pavilion. Whi...

MelanieC

I heard mention of a Viking ship prowling the Potomac during a Washington Post ad on WTOP this morning and I wondered if that was about you guys. Heh.

MelanieC

James - that pattern is fantastic. I love the little dots in between the triangles. You're going to have a lot of people clamoring for shoes like yours. Including me.

MelanieC

Hi Flitte,

My portable holes are from Panther Primitives. They're great for keeping banner poles upright but I wouldn't want to depend on them for keeping tent poles up.

MelanieC

I'm playing tourist on Saturday while the 'Fink dresses out with La Belle both Saturday & Sunday. Come on up and hang out.

MelanieC

I got the cotton batting for my husband's mid-to-late C14 arming doublet from Fabric.com . We had planned on using a medium-weight linen for the outside of the doublet but decided to go with a light wool upon recommendations by Tasha and Greta. The inside of the doublet will be lined with medium-wei...

MelanieC

Stierbach is in the process of getting a Tuesday night practice started up in Manassas, and according to the Sudentorre site, there are weekly archery/thrown weapon/heavy/rapier practices at House Wolfhou in Stafford on Sundays. For more information on the Sudentorre practices: http://sudentorre.atl...

MelanieC

Muriel wrote:FINALLY - I'm posting pictures (with permission) of the hand-quilted doublet actually being worn.

Such gorgeous work. Le sigh.

Of course - It's DIRTY now (argh!) hehehehehe

Since Tom's my La Belle hubby, you want I should take my distaff to him?

MelanieC

Oh, Muriel, that came out so beautifully!

MelanieC

Hi Susan,

Those are lovely! Thank you so much for pointing out that site.

MelanieC

Does anyone know if we have extant hair combs or hair pins dating to mid-14th century and what they looked like? My shortish, modern hair needs some help staying in place when I wear the buns of insouciance or the braids of bling (thus named this past weekend). If ladies during the late 14th/early 1...

MelanieC

Back to the subject of recruitment - James B. had it right(again) - the St. Paddy's Day Bloodbath is a prime example of how it can be done right. I was at that event, and it was amazing. I'd love to know how many newcomers they got off of that event. Not many, unfortunately. A handful of folks who ...

MelanieC

Muriel - do you have an approximate date for the inspiration picture?

Please put me down for two regular chairs. Thanks!

MelanieC

James B wrote:Period food, drink, and setting would be the easier part, what we need is a period or period sounding band to come.

I know the perfect (EK) musicians who would probably jump at the chance for this.

MelanieC

Thanks for the map, Alexander. I didn't know about that area.

I'm so excited about the Emprise and have already threatened the husband with new clothes for the event. I also think that the middle Saturday (before War Week) would be the best time for our day-long Deed of Arms.

MelanieC

I'm also guessing that archery in a non-archery area is verboten? Uh, yeah. I'm really jazzed about the Emprise and hope that we are able to pull it off. I do wonder, though, if all the infrastructure that people want to put into place (tents/galleries/extra combat areas) is going to be a problem w...

MelanieC

James - that standard is sweet! Can't wait to see it in silk.

I wonder... would the Kingdom ensign also be appropriate when making a standard? I'm still trying to figure out when and why one would use the ensign.

MelanieC

White Wolf and the Phoenix is the first vendor to come to my mind. Their work is gorgeous and fairly priced.

MelanieC

Ya. No messin' with my table!

I love my table.

MelanieC

My favourite wool sites are http://www.denverfabrics.com, http://www.fabric.com, and http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com.

I'd think you would want a worsted or flannel, but I haven't done much (read: any) research on scandinavian clothing.

MelanieC

iaenmor wrote:Blue tape on the APD. Never seen it, must be a local rule but one that does make some sense.

It's an Atlantian rule. Blue for righties and red for lefties. I've got to retape my combat arrows because I've learned that I need to shoot left-handed (I'm right-handed but left-eyed. Blah.)

MelanieC

No public... I really don't have an interest in talking to people.... :) I just want to do my own thing in the corner. :) What she said. In spades. I want to hang out and geek with my friends over the newest garment/accessory we've made and not have to say, "Yes, that is real food," over and again....

MelanieC

Did everybody carry prayer beads? Just about. You'll seem them depicted on folks in woodblocks as well as the formal portraits, and they are noted in many accounts. Since paternosters were religious in nature, they were typically outside sumptuary laws and one could show off one's wealth with osten...

MelanieC

Nice interpretation. The only thing I would do differently is to use a fingerloop braided silk cord and silk tassel. Looks really good!

MelanieC

In case it hasn't been said before, the thought you put into your 'howtos' is incredible and much appreciated. There should be a special award for this kind of thing. Evidently, they thought of one. Check out the .sig! -- Bartholomew Hightower of Canterbury, Artemisia's newest companion of Order th...

MelanieC

Bart - the mouse and boar flags arrived Thursday evening and were flown before our new pavilion at an event this past weekend. I suspect you'll have many, many Atlantians hitting your website in the coming weeks. ;) They are absolutely gorgeous and my husband and I are both thrilled to bits with how...

MelanieC

I'll take the small bottle you currently have in stock. Please PM me your address so I can pay via paypal in the morning. Thanks!

MelanieC

Tasha, some day I hope to look as fantastic as you. Your buttonholes are to die for. Le sigh.

MelanieC

Sir Bryce, do you know if there will be bastard sword authorizations before the torchlight tourney Friday evening?

MelanieC

Thank you, Bart! Scott's boars look wonderful in silk. I cannot wait to see our pennants in person and fly them above our pavilion. Yay!

MelanieC

Is this what you're looking for? http://www.historicenterprises.com/cart ... p=216&c=35

MelanieC

Oh my gracious. That is *gorgeous*! The lines are so straight. I am in awe.

MelanieC

I used a couple of these at Pennsic last year and I wish that they'd come back into stock so I could get a few more. The light generated was soft and amber (not that yucky blue-white from a lot of solar lanters) and the flicker was fairly realistic. The group I'm camping with has banned open flame s...

MelanieC

Well I understand that yes. Color is a problem in and of itself. The only way to truely understand what color something is would be to look at the object with your own eyes. Yes, unfortunately it seems like most extant garments are in lovely shades of browns these days. But yes, Charlotte explained...

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