[Regia-NA] Embroidery? (pics)

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 04:21:06 -0600

My first real attempt at embroidery (sorry pics are blurry)

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/brodir/images/misc/embroid01.JPG
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/brodir/images/misc/embroid02.JPG
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/brodir/images/misc/embroid03.JPG
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/brodir/images/misc/embroid04.JPG

Is a simple single-strand herringbonelike this, used to trim a garment, 
appropriate for the 11th century? Herringbone appears on so many wood, bone, 
antler and metal items, I thought it was a pretty safe bet. Any tips for making 
my next piece more authentic?

~Wil 