Introduction Just a little backstory. I am an IT professional for those who don’t know me in real life. I have been working in IT since I was 16 years old, I started as a Database administrator, and now I am a Senior Business System Analyst. I am a person who makes projects happen fromContinue reading “Royal outfits or story of a small girl playing a big project manager”
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Basics of Baltic Weaving
History Baltic Weaving or Pick-up style is generally referred to as Northern Europe, Baltic region, Eastern Europe, and Ural mountains region types of bands/cloths with geometric patterns, where for the pattern, there were thicker threads used than for the base. According to the research of fellow weavers, belts and trims completed in the same techniqueContinue reading “Basics of Baltic Weaving“
Seed Beads embroidery (Basics, tips, and tricks)
A little bit of history Bead embroidery is a type of beadwork that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a fabric, suede, or leather surface. Below are just some small amount of examples from medieval Europe where beadwork can be found. Standard techniques Although we do not have much information on the exact techniques thatContinue reading “Seed Beads embroidery (Basics, tips, and tricks)“
The central heart-shaped head accessory replica
Short Summary Name: Central Jewel from the Headdress Period: late XIV century – early XV century Place: France, Bavaria, Portugal Source of inspiration: Portrait of Marguerite de Bavière Materials used in the original (probably): Ruby, gold, pearls Materials used in replica: Gold Seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 6/0), pearls, Swarovski crystals. My goal was toContinue reading “The central heart-shaped head accessory replica”
Hair Nets and Necklaces with a Netting Technique
The netting technique is one of the oldest beading techniques out there. The only older is putting beads one after another one on the strings in the row. It is a relatedly simple technique, but it is gracious in its simplicity. Just think about it for a moment. The technique can be usedContinue reading “Hair Nets and Necklaces with a Netting Technique”
Embroidery with Cabochon and how can I use it for History reenactment.
Let me first tell you what I am even talking about. Bead embroidery is a type of beadwork that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a fabric, suede, or leather surface. This is straightforward. A cabochon, from the Middle French word caboche (meaning “head”), is a gemstone that has been shaped andContinue reading “Embroidery with Cabochon and how can I use it for History reenactment.”
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