Posted by: Alysten on: January 27, 2012
This was a super secret project for Mistress Alys Mackyntoich. She was elevated in 1999, so it wasn’t a secret that she was going to be a peer. We had talked about doing a new cloak as regalia off and on for a while. But something always took priority. So Engracia and I hatched a [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: October 3, 2011
This is the cloak for Bronwyn, elevated to the OP yesterday. The inspiration was a photograph of a stained glass church window. I was 1/2 of the creative team for this cloak. I built the applique and the physical cloak. All the beading on the birds were completed by Lady Caitrina Gordon- called Katya. Project [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: April 4, 2011
The Pelican has been completed. I have the bottom border with the rest of the heraldry appliqued. I will be working on finishing the rest of the cloak this coming week *. Project details: Pelican: DMC linen floss, satin/split stitch Blood and beaks:DMC cotton floss, satin/split stitch Nest: DMC multi-dyed cotton pearl, couched stitch Outline: [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: September 27, 2010
This is a cassock that was made for Arget_tyger, the newest companion of the Order of the Golden Rapier. Project details: Wool, with wool lining, blue so dark, it is almost black. 52 buttons for front and side closures. Linen OGR applique, machine sewn.
Posted by: Alysten on: June 4, 2010
I was asked to make a cloak for Baroness Lylie of Penhille’s elevation to the Order of the Pelican. Cloak details: 1/2 circle cloak of lightweight dark blue wool, lined in dark red linen. Cloak is 1/2 length with a period stand up collar. Embroidered pelican badge done in Cotton Pearl, using stem stitch, laid/couched [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: July 27, 2009
I was asked to help with creating some regalia for a good friend’s elevation to the Order of the Pelican. I was responsible for a new dress and a new personal banner. Marion’s persona is 14th century English. “Over the chemise, women wore a loose or fitted gown called a cotte or kirtle, usually ankle [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: July 27, 2009
I was asked to help with creating some regalia for a good friend’s elevation to the Order of the Pelican. I was responsible for a new dress and a new personal banner. Marion del Oakes’ personal device has oak leaves, acorns and a badger. We have had a great discussion about badgers over the course [...]
