stitchwhich | A Little Gift (Reply)

Friends of ours are about to be elevated to Court Baron and Baroness - it's a surprise to them (they don't read LJ). It was announced within our group early on so folks who'd normally skip the upcoming event (fighting and archery only) would have a chance to be there and celebrate with them. They once lived in our home group and after they moved we talked the King and Queen into creating a "Marinus Protectorate" for their land. Their home, which they open up to host events and is a full acre or so with a huge open field, woods, and a river beach, is called "Silverleaf Estate" so since we won't be able to be there when the deed is done I embroidered a set of napkins for them with their beloved silver leaf on them. As usual, I got one backwards and the design is embroidered on the back rather than the front. Go figure. But still - while we're hosting the annual Great Dark Horde meeting (Khuraltai) I will know that our friends will feel our joy in their elevation.

Originally I'd meant to fill in the leaves but Bossman talked me out of it. I think he was right, especially since these are just napkins. They're cotton and embroidered with Splendor silk thread. It isn't as glossy as filament thread but it is durable and colorfast.