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Project updates!

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 5 Comments

Things still to accomplish. Lined Skjoldehamn hood (will definitely have to redo the centre panel.  Alas.  Am working on remeasuring, cutting out, and sewing the entire thing up.  Almost there.) Cutting out several Byzantine bone box blanks in preparation for turning into Byzantine box icons. Sewing up Byzantine boy garb (PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS!) … Continue reading Project updates!

De Ceremoniis

May 5, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

So, I sucked it up and decided that I could be poor a couple of weeks.  And so I purchased Byzantina Australiensia's new translation of De Ceremoniis so I could start building Byzantine ceremonies and researching things from the primary (or close to it) source document.  For those not in the know, De Ceremoniis is the book … Continue reading De Ceremoniis

Upcoming Classes

April 23, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

I'm tinkering with classes for an upcoming event.  If you're going to be in Calontir over Memorial Day weekend, I'd love to see you at Valor! I'll be hosting a scriptorium (just a time for scribes to hang out and paint) on Sunday, with a class on regalia, court protocol, and writing award recommendations, and … Continue reading Upcoming Classes

Project roundup!

April 16, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

So, my list of unfinished projects is getting shorter!  Yay! Still on the list: Lined Skjoldehamn hood (now taken apart and mostly lined.  I may have to redo the centre panel so it's wide enough because I forgot to take in account how much I'd lose to seam allowances.  Deep sighs.) Cutting out several Byzantine … Continue reading Project roundup!

Jaida’s Pelican Text

April 15, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 9 Comments

When my friend Branwen approached me for ideas on what to do for her protege's upcoming elevation for the Pelican, I panicked a little.  I was familiar with doing Andalusian art from doing Catalina's Laurel scroll, but text was going to stretch my knowledge base a bit.  I also had plans to actually do the … Continue reading Jaida’s Pelican Text

Award Recommendations: what are they, and why are they important?

April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 9 Comments

One of the things that the SCA does is grant awards to our participants, much like any other group.  In a sense, each SCA event is like the OSCARs, BAFTAs or the Tonys - we recognize in court as a Society excellence (in a few tiers, that is) in four main groups: martial skill (in … Continue reading Award Recommendations: what are they, and why are they important?

Update on Projects

April 4, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 12 Comments

I seem to be doing updates to my unfinished list, but on the other hand, it feels good to get things knocked off of a list. What is done: Nobelese Largesse Secret Project (blogged about here) Mar’s Quilt block (no photos, but it’s also done and I’m mostly happy with it) Write Pelican scroll text for Jaida … Continue reading Update on Projects

Update on Unfinished Projects

February 28, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

Good news: I've got two completely off the list!  YAY! Bad news: I've added to my list. My list items that are now done are these. Nobelese Largesse Secret Project (blogged about here) Mar’s Quilt block (no photos, but it's also done and I'm mostly happy with it) I took a break to knock out some … Continue reading Update on Unfinished Projects

Crossed One Off the List!

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 11 Comments

So, remember my post on unfinished projects?  Well, I get to cross one off of the list! My Noblesse Largesse project went to a lady out in Atlantia, who stated in her dossier that she liked paternosters and the colours green and red.  So, going through my beads, I decided to stretch my carving muscles … Continue reading Crossed One Off the List!

Snorri’s Hammer Scroll, or how to pick your battles

January 24, 2018January 25, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 2 Comments

This is actually a project from last year (December!) that I've finally got some time to blog about now. I got a scroll assignment from the Royal Scribe for Damien and Issabell and I was immediately inspired to Do Something Cool. Plan 1: do a runestone. I should preface this with I was on furlough … Continue reading Snorri’s Hammer Scroll, or how to pick your battles

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