Yule Tidings
So, I went to my first Midrealm event in quite a while. It was a Baronial Yule put on by a local Canton. Everyone was absolutely wonderful. Baroness Helewyse took me under her wing and introduced me to most of the populace. Everyone I met was quite friendly and helpful. Much better experience than the KRUM I went to a few years back. Huzzah!
Spent a few hours getting my ducks in a row, getting the snowflake pouch back on its frame, turning my bookmark piece into a bookmark. I pillaged at the merchants booths, and met some more wonderful people. Among other things, I bought a silk Jorvik hood, which gave me another project to work on. I blanket stitched over the hem, and worked Osenstitch down the seam. I’ll go back later and add more embroidery. I need more colors of that wool, and I only have navy with me.
I was a bit concerned when I saw my classroom. My class limit was set at twelve, but this room would only comfortably fit five. (Even that was a stretch. It probably would only comfortably seat three, the rest of them would just have to squish in and make do.) It was a media room in a church, and it was laden with televisions and various equipment. I checked into it, and was told that there was no other spot. So, I added another table, but it felt even more cramped. I could have theoretically added another table, but then I would have had to teach from the hallway. Yuck.
I was just puzzling over this quandry when HRH Runa showed up with Her entourage, I knew there wasn’t going to be enough room. The Princess offered use of her Royal Quarters, and I was thankful. We moved there, and had couches and floorspace to spare, but no central table. So, I put the embroidery kits and yarn on the floor, and we worked it all from there.
Aside from the gaffe when I said that Mammen was in Sweden when I KNEW it was in Denmark, the class went off without a hitch. Everyone had a lot of fun, and learned the Mammen cushion stitch, blanket stitch, and stem stitch. One hour was just enough time to teach the three stitches. No one started on the kits, and that never was the plan, anyway. The goal of the class was to give them a sampler so they could know how to do the stitches needed for the kits.
I heard nothing but good things about the class from other people. HRH Runa gave me a ring from her finger, which surprised me. I later added it to my treasure necklaces so I wouldn’t lose it.
Feast was good. The food was intriguing. The company was grand. I learned how to have a polite food fight. I got invited to two events this week, which I’m going to try to make, but can’t guarantee.
I’ve got to check the local laws to figure out what’s going on at Midrealm’s Twelfth Night. In the West, it’s when their Royal Highnesses become King and Queen. In the Middle, the Royal Couple don’t step up until May. Hmmm. Inquiring minds want to know….
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