Elise, This is a 12th century style dress called a bliaut.  Its made from the midweight IL019 linen in B...

ELISE

"This is a 12th century style dress called a "bliaut". It's made from the midweight IL019 linen in Black and Bleached. The embroidery on the yoke was done with pearl cotton, accented with jet beads"

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Ruthalt10 years ago

Such an inspiration! I may have to make similar garb next year.

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Elisabettaalt10 years ago

Bellissimo

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Irenealt10 years ago

Love the simple and bold style

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Aprilalt10 years ago

Awesome dress Elise!

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Philipalt10 years ago

very wonderful work so much talent

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Carriealt10 years ago

Just stunning. Lovely detail. Well executed.

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Wendyalt10 years ago

Great job, Elise. I want one too.

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Debalt10 years ago

Very talented!

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Allisonalt10 years ago

The lines of the dress are lovely and I love the shirring at the waist. Your embroidery is truly beautiful.

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Davidalt10 years ago

This is nice Elise! I hope you win!

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Ruthalt10 years ago

I love this dress...

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Jenniferalt10 years ago

Beautiful!

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Tonyaalt10 years ago

Beautiful :)

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Amyalt10 years ago

A beautiful detailed design.

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Kimalt10 years ago

Wonderful work!

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Jasonalt10 years ago

Exceptionable design and incredible colours. Good use of the contrasting colours and the linen makes a wonderful drape.

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Susanalt10 years ago

Very striking colours and beautiful drape.

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Brynalt10 years ago

This is a beautiful piece of work! Wonderful job Elise.