Thursday, October 28, 2010

Cape Weather

Yesterday we had record high temps, rain and tornado warnings. This weekend promises a frost warning and the return of Autumnal bliss just in time for Halloween!
It is almost cape-wearing weather - a few I've made over the years.
One of my most complex and favorites made this January, worn to the Waterhouse Exhibit in Montreal. Heavy wool with lace embellishment and a very large clasp!


Back view of the Kinsale hood.
the mighty clasp!
Made from a practical faux suede for "everyday" forest walks. Finished this year.
I call this my Greyfriars cape because I wore it on a winter trip to Edinburgh, so it was dragged up many a stone stairs and a haunted Close or two. Wet wool has a very distinctive smell!
Black velvet cape I made in the mid-1990s, recently found "hidden" in my cedar closet.
This was a flea market find, I love the patina. I'd guess originally used for a belt closure.

This one was inspired by BBC's Robin Hood series and also used in Lisa Stock's beautiful movie, Brother & Sister.
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30 comments:

  1. ValeriannaOctober 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    I don;t know how I've missed your blog for so long! Beautiful! Happy to find you.... nice capes and your bags are beautiful! Blessings from the misty, magical forest.... Valerianna

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  2. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Valerianna - Likewise, I just peeked at your blog and lost myself in the beauty of your natural little Avalon - complete with Forest cat and an owl. Thank you for finding me and you kind words:)

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  3. Ruthie ReddenOctober 28, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    How wonderful , i adore all your creations! Cloaks have such a regal feel to them, as a child i used to ahve a beautiful red woollen one and i loved it so!

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  4. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Ruthie - they really do evoke another time and place. Like you, I had a woolen one as a teen that I loved. Wish I still had it.

    Did you dream of the big, bad wolf?

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  5. Fala CedarOctober 28, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    I'm having comment trouble, here goes again...

    Ack!! Your cloaks are SOOOOO gorgeous!! And so are you! Look at that amazing hair! Some day, if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to commission a cloak from you!

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  6. Ruthie ReddenOctober 28, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I used to imagine him roaming the woods when we went walking!!

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  7. Ruthie ReddenOctober 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    ps: just to say, your hair is so stunning, perfect inspiration for my red haired lasses in my paintings. sighs i wish mine was still that long x

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  8. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Fala - Deal! But I want to shrink myself down to pixie size to wear your doll creations!

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  9. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Ruthie - Oh thank you! Mine is a bit longer now as this was fall 2007.

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  10. JenniferOctober 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    They are all so gorgeous and so are you! Stunning!

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  11. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Jno - you are too kind. Perhaps I should have called this HP weather?

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  12. mamabeaksOctober 28, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Wow, You are so talented. These are all breath taking.

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  13. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Mamabeaks -I'm more determined than talented! Thank you so much:)

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  14. A mermaid in the atticOctober 28, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Hi there, I popped over from Ruthie's blog! These are so gorgeous, I've always wanted a cape. I made a couple of little ones for my girls (out of polar fleece) and they love them. Maybe it's time for a big one...though it wouldn't be as gorgeous as these! :)

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  15. Medieval MuseOctober 28, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    A Mermaid in the Attic - thanks! I think little girls should all have capes. Wouldn't mind a fleece one myself:)

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  16. HermesOctober 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful.

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  17. Medieval MuseOctober 29, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    Hermes - thank you:)

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  18. bright starOctober 29, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    They are very beautiful,she are very clever! What timeless things!Do you make other clothes?

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  19. Medieval MuseOctober 29, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks Angela! I do make other clothing, mostly costumes for events (medieval-inspired fantasy wear) and I recently opened an Etsy shop just for small bags. May add other things later.

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/medievalmuse

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  20. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Oh my....those are beautiful! And the lovely setting, the leaves. So medievally inspiring!

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  21. Medieval MuseOctober 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Lost citadel - and finally almost cold enough to wear them. Thank you!!

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  22. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Yay! So much beauty!
    Are you bringing one with you? I think we should cape-up for HP! :D
    I can wear my J. Peterman black wool cape if everyone promises not to laugh ;-)

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  23. Medieval MuseNovember 2, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Robin - I could wear a cape in transit, weather permitting so no extra bag fees. So yes, let's pay homage to Minerva!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    I love the black cape.... WONDERFUL indeed... may be I should try to make one.
    Have a nice day

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  25. Medieval MuseNovember 10, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    En passant - thank you! Hope you'll share photos of your cape if you decide to make one.

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  26. Aaron-PaulNovember 14, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Hello miss muse nice to see you at my forge, popped over to see what you are about and what a delight, your creations are fabulous.you look stunning wearing them too :-)

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  27. Medieval MuseNovember 14, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Aaron-Paul
    Thank you and thanks for visiting. I really love your ironwork, envious of your lush garden - and the spider story reminded me of my own encounters with nature.

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  28. ZoulvisiaJuly 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow those cloaks are amazing! I was wondering how you made them; I do quite allot of sewing myself although have never attempted a cloak. Is it a full circle or half? Thanks :D

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  29. Medieval MuseJuly 21, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Zoulvisia - Thanks and happy stitching! None of mine are full circle. These all have 4 panels that flare towards the bottom giving fullness - back seam and a seam on the sides. The back seam is not visible on the Kinsale as it is gathered at the top and seam hidden in the folds.

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  30. ZoulvisiaJuly 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you :D

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