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Unleash Your Creativity with Medieval Crafts
Welcome to my How-to HQ! I'm a long time maker and a Laurel in the SCA with lots of things to share with you. I'm going to be updating fairly regularly, and adding guides for a wide variety of medieval projects and crafts.
Hope you enjoy!
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Trossfrau Chemise
This is the inspiration photo for our Landsknecht group sewing project, and the pattern derived from it.
Deb Mattingly
Sep 5, 20241 min read
14th Century Block Printing
A discussion of the art of block printing on linen garments in Medieval Western Europe and England, and its possible use by the middle...
Deb Mattingly
May 27, 20241 min read
Making a 14th Century Leather Book Box
Every year, our Kingdom does a gift exchange, where we are supposed to raid our crafting stashes and make something fun for our recipient....
Deb Mattingly
May 16, 20241 min read
Berend's Gold Leafing Video
This is a video Berend and I made a while ago about how to apply gold leaf to an illumination. The sound is terrible, so turn on the...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Illuminated Manuscripts- Leaves and Plants
Leaves and plants appear in most manuscripts and offer unique challenges for the beginner. Instead of re-designing the wheel, I...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Chicken!
I've been having a load of fun with Stitch Fiddle, and this was a particularly fun one to do!
Deb Mattingly
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Here's a Couple more Cross stitch patterns
I've been having fun with Stitch Fiddle, so here's some more designs for you to enjoy!
Deb Mattingly
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Tulips and Pomegranates Pattern
Here's the pattern for a pretty repeating cross stitch from the 17th Century modelbuch I posted.
Deb Mattingly
Jan 14, 20241 min read
17th Century German Cross Stitch
I found a great modelbuch for lace, embroidery and weaving patterns that converts perfectly to cross stitch! I'll be uploading the...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Fun Cross Stitch Pattern
Here's a medieval inspired cross stitch pattern.
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Payroll of Edward III- 1346
This is a draught copy of the payroll of Edward III for the year 1346. It's going to be part of much larger project, but is interesting...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Ironing Hams
What the heck is an ironing ham and why do I need one? Ironing hams are used to fill out awkward areas like sleeves and shoulders so you...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
14th Century Coif Pattern
Instructions The pattern is available at the end of this post as a .pdf Needed: · 1 meter of linen or other middle weight natural...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
14th Century English Hood Construction
One of the most comfortable and convenient articles of clothing in the 14th Century wardrobe is the hood. Just like a modern hoodie or...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20245 min read
14th Century Detachable Sleeve
One of the fun things about 14th Century clothing is that you can make outfits that have changeable sleeves! It's a great way to use up...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20242 min read
Making a Bocksten Tunic
An instructional .pdf about how to measure, cut and assemble the Bocksten Tunic.
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Class Notes- How to Use APA Style for documentation
The key to a good research paper is good citations! This is a guide I put together to help use APA style to format a professional...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Don't put tea in your mead!
On the Use of Teas in Mead- 2018 "When the honey is squeezed out of the combs an agreeable strong drink, like wine, is produced."...
Deb Mattingly
Jan 13, 202414 min read
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