I made it out to P&P yesterday! I was quite pleased with my navigation skills, as I managed to arrive on site well within the estimated travel time and without getting lost once. (Their Majesties apparently did not manage so well, even with a local guide ... ) The schedule was on and off the entire day, but it was very nice out, so I really didn't mind all the down time. It gave me a chance to catch up with my local friends and make a few new SCA contacts. Sir Caillin won the Laurel Defender tourney, Lord Gwynn received the Combattant Ram award, and the Laurels gifted Inga with a new ceramic goblet for being the only female fighter in the list.
Crystyna bought nearly an entire bolt of off-white cotton/linen fabric at Gulf Wars, and I took her up on an offer to buy a section at cost. I'll be measuring the length later, but it should be either 8 or 10 yards. It's a heavier weight than any of the linen currently in my stash or wardrobe, so it will definitely be used for an outer garment. My initial idea is to cut 4-5 yards from the original length, dye it, and make a Flemish or English kirtle with a pleated skirt and a fully lined bodice. The remaining length can become a short tunic and a pair of braies - essentially lounge clothes that aren't mundane sweats.
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