If you thought split stitch was slow...

I've started some of the couched gold on my OA lion project. This is going to be slow going though it covers a bit more at one time. You can't see much in a photo so I'll post pictures in a few days when I have more done.

I ordered some trim for the outside edge of the design from Calontir Trim but I'm not entirely pleased with it the more I think about it. It's not their fault at all. It's just not quite what I wanted. I really need a 1/2 inch metallic trim in red with metallic gold woven in pattern similar to the tablet woven trim that was used to outline elements of Opus Anglicanum in period.

bleh, making it myself is not an option here as I am not nearly a good enough tablet weaver to even attempt it. The most I have done are two belts that came out pretty well but not up to the fine brocade work I need here.


I WILL be done by 12th night....I WILL be done by 12th night.....

OA Lion as of 9/6/07

I'm posting a photo since I've not taken one since July-
( photo here )