Embroidery- Pastime with Good Company, Accredited to Henry VIII
Words for Amalie von Hohensee- Order of the Laurel
Pass the time with fine embroidery
My needle sews until I die
Grudge who will, but none deny,
The goldwork flows, continue will I.
For sustenance
tatt, lace, and dance.
The strings now I see:
All threads are drawn
From morn till dawn,
Who shall stop me?
Spangles add to a garment’s shine
The crafter’s heart and passion divine
Add brocade methinks it best,
to sew all night until I must rest.
Edges adorn
fine garments worn
Cunning work to see
‘Tis viewed by all,
Entranced enthralled,
A skilled crafter is she.
Amalie has a specialty
Opus angelicanum is key
with the fine and detailed decree
She brings even the most skilled to agree:
No idleness,
A new mistress
adorned shall she be.
The Consules say
to join today
and wear a Laurel’s leaves.
Meddlings of the Minnesinger 