Robyn Spencer

Robyn Spencer

Corner of a carpet, with a graphic design in red, blue and white

16th century Embroidered Carpet

A cross-stitch carpet worked in the style of 16th century carpets, for use by the SCA Kingdom of Lochac. This was my first distributed embroidery project for the Worshipful Company of Broderers of Lochac, completed for the first Royal Investiture…

Corner of a book with elaborate cover of red velvet, gold embroidery and pearls

Elizabethan Goldwork Bookcover

A bookcover worked in gold, silk and pearls on red velvet, in the style of the late 16th century. Embroidered book covers or bookbindings were common in the Tudor and Elizabethan times and many examples exist from this period (Digby,…

Red wool embroidered in many colours, showing a stylised face

10th century Norse Woolwork Cuffs

A pair of cuffs worked in Norse style embroidery, based on the Mammen textiles. These cuffs were my first attempt at woolwork – indeed, my first non-counted embroidery. I worked the cuffs as a gift for Alfar, to go with…

Silver chain of SF links with a medallion depicting a fret and laurel wreath

Chains of Estate

Several Chains of Estate, cast in pewter and plated, designed for various groups within the SCA Kingdom of Lochac and elsewhere. Following the success of the Lochac Livery Collars, I was asked to design some Chains of Estate for specific…