CategoryActa non verba (deeds not words)Finish a project you’ve been telling yourself you’d get around to EntrantMelissa Wijffels EntryHandspun, Handwoven Cloth This project has been in paused several times, and I kept telling myself I would finish it, and for this challenge, I finally have! Early medieval textiles in the …
CategoryEx nihilo (from nothing)Make an item from the very beginning, starting with raw materials EntrantMelissa Wijffels EntryBurnished blackware pottery Having learned that most pottery in medieval Europe and beyond was unglazed earthenware, and that it was not only possible, but common early period for earthenware to be fired in a …
CategoryAlea iacta est (the die is cast)Make something relating to period games, chance, or fate EntrantMaster Edward Braythwayte EntryHerkle I have take a modern shape and colour matching game and created an heraldic version of it. It can be played with 2 or more players but it is best not …
CategorySolvitur ambulando (it is solved by walking)Make something to be used while travelling EntrantSigi Jade aka Rose Taillor EntryWooden Bobbin for my travelling sewing kit Research and justificationFull disclosure; I’ve been using a Kinder Surprise egg to store my needles and a few pins, to take with me on the …
Terra Firma (firm ground)Make something using a skill or method you’re familiar with, but want to improve on EntrantSigi Jade aka Rose Taillor A girl can never have too many kirtles. I was intent on improving my historical sewing skills over this year, and have made two kirtles using the …
Ildhafn Arts and Sciences Challenge 2024-2025 CategoryVerbatim and Discendo DiscimusMake two identical items, Share a skill you know with someone else EntrantSir Inigo Missaglia (Derek), the teacherRose Taillor (Sigi), the pupil EntryRuby Red Slippers Research and JustificationOne fine Sunday I intruded on Sir Inigo and Baroness Cicilia’s peaceful afternoon, and …
CategoryAnte Meridiem (before noon)Make something that would be used in the morning EntrantSigi Jade aka Rose Taillor of Worcester (tentative name) EntryIn praise of clean linen – The Linen Smock Research and justificationWhat is the very first thing a medieval woman man or woman would reach for in the morning? …