Something new has been added to the wardrobe. This Medieval serape is called a tabard. The material appears to be a very very thin suede. It is however, a washable cotton blend. The ribbon trim is a Celtic design in green & gold thread.

Sir Mikel did the embroidery. A cat and peacock are outlined in gold thread and then using a whipstitch filled in the pattern. This tabard was indeed a cooperative project.

Upon my entry into the shire I had mentioned that I was a self-taught tailor. This is a completed Renaissance shirt that has been in the works for some time and was completed yesterday. 

The shirt is a navy blue cotton although it appears to be linen with light blue lace at the collar and cuffs. It was not difficult to make: I just procrastinated.

My next creation will be a robe with cape and a tabard to be worn at Fairieworld, a mythological fantasy event in early August. It is a three day event that takes place at Secret House Winery in Eugene, Oregon. We participated last year and a good time was had by all.