RE: [Mid] Blackwork

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> On Fri, 25 Apr 1997, Harjamaki, Krista L wrote:
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> > Here's a question (for anybody): What about Celtic knotwork? Is this an
> > art practiced in SCA circles. I saw examples of it today and LOVED it.
> > I'd like to get into it just for a hobby, but if I can somehow
> > incorporate it into SCA, I'd rather do that. (Funny thing, SCA seems to
> > be taking more and more of my time these days! NOT that I'm
> > complaining...)
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> > Aveline
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> Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Aoibeann (Evaine, for the Gaelic
> challenged ;_)) <-this is a huge grin, yes?!) a tenth century Irish
> scribe. I fell in love with Celtic knotwork and the insular majescule
> script the first time I saw a page from the _Book of Kells_. I was either
> 6 or 7 at the time. Many people in the SCA do knotwork. I have put it on
> scrolls (beyond counting), clothes, feast napkins, tent flaps, banners,
> pouches, and wedding cakes. Well, O.K., ;-) *I* am not actually doing the
> cake but I did just complete the knotwork pattern for it. By all means,
> leap right in and put your very own knots on practically everything. My
> next project is a little folding table and my, hopefully by next year,
> Pennsic warchest.
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> As for the SCA using up vast quantities of time, well, it does that, but
> it's so much fun!!!!
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> Welcome aboard,
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> Aoibeann
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> p.s. You might enjoy two books by the Bains. George Bain wrote one on the
> design of knotwork and his son Ian has written at least two, one on
> knotwork and one on keywork and other Celtic design elements. If you want
> them, I will get the details tonight at home and email them tomorrow if no
> one else has them handy before then.
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> From: Sara Harless <evaine@glenmar.com>
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Better than the Bain books - There are a series of books on different
aspects of Celtic art by Aidan Meehan. There are titles available like
"Celtic Knotwork" "Maze Patterns" "Tree of Life", etc. Best to start with
"A beginner's guide to Celtic Design", or something like that. Meehan's
techniques are easier to follow than Bain's. I would highly recommend
this series of books to anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of
Celtic art. For years I struggled to learn how to do this stuff and
Meehan made it very clear to me how to do it. (Although I'll never be as
good as Mistress Siobhan...... ;-) grin, wink.)

                                              Lady Saradwen Ariandalen
                                              Baronial MoAS
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From: sburnell@acorn.net (Sally Burnell)
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Received on Thu May 1 12:33:40 1997