Realized this past spring, April to be exact; I have been in the Sca for 15 years. Joined in April of 2004 from a Sca fighting demo at my Alma Mater. I found the gentler arts at another demo the following month, where an Medieval encampment and numerous displays captured what the Sca was all about. Eventually I graduated the following winter from college. As a near penniless recent college graduate; the Sca seemed financially, geographically, and artistically near impossible. As a newcomer, I felt unsure in what way I could contribute. This was an already super prolific group of individuals, how could I find my place among them. After all, I wanted to belong to something bigger than myself, “To be in Service to the Dream”.
It has been quite the journey from learning to sew clothing and all the geometry of good tailoring. To then dedicate the extensive niche research to make one kind dolls with miniature scale clothing and accessories. Learning all sorts of skills along the way; from making the dolls, pattern translation, embroidery, wig making, jewelry beading, period painting, gold work embroidery, mixing period glue, woodworking, lace making. Additionally all this to relative scale while still maintaining a functional features to the clothing Adjacently researching fabric culture; spinning both wool and flax and other plant fibers. Consequently weaving these into fabrics and creating garb from these woven treasures. An additional adjacent research the history of dolls pre medieval, medieval/ early renaissance period and European golden age post period to American Revolutionary War, to better understand how it started and how it changed later on in the historical timeline.All along a few years later, creating this little respite on the internet to show my work, encourage others to try similar or have the confidence to research a new skill. Additionally wanting to use this blog to teach/ inform any who would listen on more than one social media platform. Recently I relaunched my YouTube channel to offer videos on how certain medieval fiber arts tools work alongside project progress. Additionally to open a forum to answer any posed questions that may arise. This blog-space; Tudorosities will celebrate 10 years on April 17th of 2020. Milestone all over the place. Always grateful for the small loyal readers of this safe space for creativity on the inter-webs.
The Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champs went well much better than expected. I didn’t win but definitely gave the championship a run for its money. I scored 3rd place out of 16 entrants. 8 points separating placement for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th placement. According to one of the gentles running the competition, this was by far the closest scoring seen in years. So that’s exciting, I feel like a winner even if I didn’t place 1st.
When the competition is stiffer than a starched a Elizabethan standing ruff, what does one do? Well Their Majesties decided to crown two winners for this reign. Congratulations to the winners, well done! As a populace, we are all doubly blessed to have two fine artisans representing us. Baron Jasper Longshanks-tied for first with Mairghread Stoibheard inghean ui Choinne So pleased, although I had 5 hours of driving round trip. Right now after all this nostalgia and super long all in one day driving, it’s time to crash. Photos curtosey of Mistress Elska a Fajarfelli of Æthelmearc.Contented,
THL Marrin O’Cadhla
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