pepin1948 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 I have a friend getting married next month who is really into the Faire scene. I mean REALLY. He makes all his own garb, and has for past dates too. He barely misses a weekend of any faire in the region. (He proposed to his fiancee at the finale in song at the PA Ren.Faire last year.) I know he likes the fleur de lis design, but I know next to nothing about his fiancee's tastes. I have either a square size tissue box cover or 6" square wooden box I can do a cover for. Thoughts? Or should I just go to Macy's and see if they're registered? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted October 27, 2007 Does his family name have a crest or shield associated with it? Since they are getting married, using the new family name would be nice, too. Maybe entwined initials with a fleur de lis design? You could go to the store for a gift, but your leatherwork would probably hold more significance for him, a true gift of the heart. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Ellis Report post Posted October 27, 2007 I have a friend getting married next month who is really into the Faire scene. I mean REALLY. He makes all his own garb, and has for past dates too. He barely misses a weekend of any faire in the region. (He proposed to his fiancee at the finale in song at the PA Ren.Faire last year.)I know he likes the fleur de lis design, but I know next to nothing about his fiancee's tastes. I have either a square size tissue box cover or 6" square wooden box I can do a cover for. Thoughts? Or should I just go to Macy's and see if they're registered? chuckle.. with the way they all overlap, he's gotta be busy running around on the weekends :biggrin: More seriously, I would check to see if they're registered anywhere. Not to buy their wedding gift, but to get some idea of what she might like. I would definitely urge making something for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted October 27, 2007 I JUST COULD NOT RESIST THIS.. Ihave seen historical doucments refering to LEATHER CHASITY BELTS BEING UESD IN THAT TIME PERIOD. :book: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 The chastity belt would be a REALLY funny idea...but I'm leaning toward the tissue box right now. I found an awesome site with all different kinds of fleur de lis, and I printed out 4 different ones - one for each side. My husband wanted me to go with the tissue box idea too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrice Report post Posted October 27, 2007 You could make him a shild like the scotish targe propose by Tandy, but instead of carving all of the dragons, you could carve is name! You can also make him a water bottle or a set of celtic knots coaster! And, if you have time, make him a pair of leather leg harness: http://www.bladeturner.com/pattern/leather...herlegharn.html The choice your! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicornwoman Report post Posted October 28, 2007 If you have time, definitely carve something. The tissue box will be wonderful. Why not do the fleur de lis very large on one side and put the initials inside that? On the other sides, maybe have smaller fleur de lis in multiple groupings? Please share pix when you get done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) Here is the finished product after several incarnations... Initially it was all one piece, to be sewn on one edge only. Then, I thought I'd carved one of the fleur de lis upside down, so I cut the panels up. To my dismay I discovered it'd been alright and I should've been more careful. Hence it needed to be sewn on all corners. I tried sewing it off the project, but the corners were too tight, so I ended up gluing it on and sewing it that way. Harder, but came out well. I wanted to color it, but was uncertain of the choices to make. Since the recipient is also a leather worker, I figured he could always add those touches himself as he wanted or not. Edited November 8, 2007 by wildrose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted November 9, 2007 That turned out real nice wildrose, I really like the color, very regal looking. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 Thanks! Mahogany antique, my favorite. I was going to go with saddle tan, but figured this would be a bit better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joet Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Another job well done. Mistakes do happen, but it's how we correct those mistakes that help make us better crafts people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks :biggrin: The wedding was beautiful except for one jerk on a balcony overlooking the courtyard where the wedding was held (enclosed hotel courtyard). He came out in a BATHROBE, we could see "everything he had" whenever he sat down, and twice when he stood up his robe flopped open entirely!!! He even had the nerve to go back in his room and come out with a camera!!!! Fortunately the bride and groom didn't see him from where they stood. My husband was ready to get up and yell "did you enjoy the view? Cuz we didn't!" I complained to management. I hope they spike his bill...but I doubt it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicornwoman Report post Posted November 20, 2007 I think the box turned out very nicely! Thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
