I am not sure how I found The History Chicks podcast but there was a recommendation of another
podcast of English Medieval and Renaissance Social History and of course I had to
check that too.
There is a small chapter of Christmas celebrations in Tudor England.
I have had this book Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore for some time now. I
have the first edition too, and when the second one came out, I thought that I would
not need it, since the title was the same... but then I visited Virtual Yarns and saw all the fabulous designs. Have you seen them? I just had to buy
the book, even though I might never knit anything from it, I thought. These
sweaters are truly art. I won't say that about very many things but here it is
true. I am not sure just where the boundary between craft and art lies but
these are art and have crossed the line with giant leaps.
It has been very interesting getting to know these Tudor Roses and then
comparing the designs with the personalities. After being introduced to
Margaret Beaufort and Elizabeth Woodville, it really makes sense why their
designs are the way they are. Every time
I learn something new, I look at the designs and realize why this lady is
wearing this garment. Very, very interesting.
I was most surprised to know that there are Twitter accounts for many of
these historical persons. If you would like to follow Anne Boleyn's Advent
calendar, click this link. Today there is a recipe of The Christmas "Minced Pye".
Now, while listening, I am wondering if I should make all the Tudor Roses
as felted dolls.
Wool with you
Lene
this is really interesting! thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteGreat podcasts. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes you should absolutely make all the Tudor Roses as felted dolls!!!! They would be so cute
ReplyDeleteYes! To the felted Tudor Roses!!
ReplyDeleteI love this book and I love history! Thankyou for the links, I'd never heard of the History Chicks :)
ReplyDeleteThe Tudor Roses are beautiful and inspiring. Are they art as only originals or if we all knit them would they still be art?
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