Broider Me 'Bethan

I recently was surprised to find a folder on my computer with notes on old projects and research notes that I meant to blog about. I hope yo...

I made this embroidered band last year thinking I might use it on the front of a chemise. I had a big SCA event recently, and I decided to u...

 It has been a hectic couple of months between health issues and lots of SCA projects. I have changed shape, and recently discovered that a ...

I finished this large embroidered heraldic device last year. It is worked in wools, predominantly in split stitch. I traced the heraldic des...

 Wishing you all a peaceful and safe holiday season!

This year I ran another Embroidery Challenge within my local SCA group; pre-1600 embroidery with an open theme. The aim of the Challenge was...

 I recently bought some simple fibula for some ancient garb from my talented costumier friend Bhri. (I'm planning on making some hot wea...

 I recently finished this balzo. It was an easy make, but sewing all the little beads on took quite a long time. Construction is relatively ...

 I recently had the opportunity to celebrate a dear friend (who is now my Apprentice Sister!) I decided to make a necklace inspired by the g...

I finished another heraldic device for the Baronial device banner a while ago. It has a felt base with applied felt on top. I had a couple o...

I had major surgery a few months back and my recovery has been hampered by lingering chest infections so I haven't been able to do any m...

For some years I have been using Frixion heat removable markers to transfer embroidery designs onto light coloured fabric with some success....

You might remember that my Barony has a banner device project where the registered heraldic devices of the populace are recorded in order of...