<div dir="ltr"><div>Pay heed, good gentles of Cynnabar, for we have been charged with a task
by Princess Arabella. Her Highness requests that we make 25 favors for
the coming war at Pennsic. The design, pictured here, symbolizes the
joining of forces between the Midrealm and the East to take over
Aethelmearc. To help our populace answer Her Highness' call, I have
prepared kits with the right size linen, good amounts of floss, and an
embroidery needle. I also have embroidery hoops for anyone who needs
one. Favor Kits will be available at the weekly business meetings
starting tonight, as well as at Sunday practices and our Spring Revel.
To encourage the productivity of the favors, I will reward the Cynnabar
member who makes the most favors by the day of Coronation (May 2) with a
hat or cap of their choosing, made by me. If you are new to embroidery,
this is a simple piece and I am happy to teach you how to do it. Any
straight stitch, such as outline, stem, or chain, works well. I made
this first favor with an outline stitch with just one evening's work.
Please let me know are able to help by replying to this e-mail or by speaking to
me at one of the above-mentioned places.<br><br>A photo of an embroidered favor can be seen at <a href="http://honorbeforevictory.com/call-for-cynnabar-members-to-make-favors-for-pennsic/">http://honorbeforevictory.com/call-for-cynnabar-members-to-make-favors-for-pennsic/</a> -- I will also post a step-by-step photo tutorial at this link soon for those who are new to embroidery.<br><br></div>Genoveva<br></div>