martelvonc

I don't make resolutions. Most are of the unrealistic sort. I'd rather just make a list and try to plow through it. So I am going to repost my "to do" list at the top of my journal and strike them out as I get them done.

Projects Planned for 2010: ( cut because I care )

Because, in my excitement back in January, I forgot to take pictures, here are some photos that alina_s took for me.

It is the hand washing towel I made for Mistress Alina Silverthorn alina_s in honor of her being elevated to the Order of the Laurel at Atlantian Kingdom 12th Night, January 10, 2009.

The border design is a mid 16th century pattern and is reversable. It is stitched on linen with silk thread.

Yes, peeps I finally completed my OA project and it went over pretty well at the A&S display during Pennsic. nazrynn took this nice photo-




The weird thing is I already have the disconnect between all the work I know I put into it and now. It's almost like a body dismorphic disorder. I look at it and it seems familiar but somehow it does not seem possible that I made that picture.

I will be stretching the velvet for my next project this weekend. It's going to be 2 little Elizabethan book covers that I will work at the same time. 1 is for me, and 1 is for the nice lady at Hedgehog Handworks who gifted me with a gift certificate for purl, spangles etc for this project. I have all the materials and was just waiting to finish the lion so that I could work without guilt, because as you all know by now I have the attention span of a hamster.

I'm rather excited about this next project because I've been in love with the concept ever since I saw the extant book at the Folgers in Washington, DC.

Photos as I work will be forth coming. I won't be taking this project out much so I can keep the secret also. This project should take FAR less time than the lion. (Thank GOD!)

Coronation could not have been a nicer day.

The weather was perfect.
The site was easy to find.

A friend bronx_baroness became queen. I know she is going to do a good job. She really cares about Atlantia and wants to see folks get the recognision they deserve. Ro is also personable and kind. Good traits for a job that can be taxing.

I got to schmooze with more friends.
I was allowed to help in the kitchen.
I got to help judge A&S entries. I was thrilled to see so many embroidery entires!!!!
Yes, I am slightly biased. No, I don't care if people know it. :-)
2 folks in my Barony were recognised! Woo Hoo!
The feast was great! I loved the fried boiled eggs. I need to make these for home.
I got to help wash dishes at THE BEST commercial dishwasher set up I've seen.

My Tempore Atlantia competition only attracted one entry but it was a "kick ass" entry! It was well done and had good documentation. All from a relative new person. I was impressed!

I was a slacker and forgot my camera, so I have no pictures of my own to share. So I must rely on the photographic talents of others.

I will also miss my first Laurel Meeting because it is being held today. I came home last night because we are having a family cook out at my sister's house. Sigh. Whellp, sometimes you can't do it all.

I got home about 1:45 A.M., fell into bed and boom, I was out.

Your friends and family are giggling wildly when you are not around. ( The saga continues )

I'm still getting teary eyed as I sit here and type so I will take a bit to gather my wits again.