The Making of the Northshield Copes of State

This page is intended to document the planning, progress and eventual completion of Northshield's Copes of State


We will be hosting a gathering at WW!
Come  show off your work and meet others working on this project!
Saturday at noon at the Grand Pavillion! (aka the barn)

We will also try to keep a list of events we are likely to be attending.  Please feel free to come find us and chat!

Project Organizers
Lady Saraidh ingen Guairi - Coordinator
saraidh@qwest.net
Lady Caoilfhionn inghean Chealliagh ui Mhorda - Embroidery
keelin@fredcorp.com
Lady Petranella FitzAllen - Construction and applique 
westo006@umn.edu

Check this link for details about the plans - material, layout etc.

We are still seeking embroiderers!   We are asking any embroiderer who wishes to volunteer
to commit to completeing two shields, ideally within a month.  We realize that this deadline may be a stretch for many
embroiderers. Anyone who has completed one is welcome to take on others once the first set is completed.
We will not be hurt or offended if people are unable to make these deadlines, but would prefer that
the kits be returned if problems arise rather than having people hold onto them after they realize they're unable to
complete the work.  If you are still working on your kit, but the work is going slower than you anticipated,
please keep us updated.  Each of us has been there, so we understand how easy it is to commit to more
work that you can actually manage.  Just let us know so we aren't left with a major time crunch at the end.

When assigning group devices, we will honor requests to work on specific devices unless they have already been assigned. 
Otherwise, we will assign devices as we have kits prepared.

We hope to have gatherings of those working on this project.  We will host a gathering at WW, and will most likely be
working on the project at any event we attend.  Please feel free to stop by and chat.



Timeline:

February:  Bid is accepted and approved.  Planning begins.
March:  Further planning.  Assemble packets for embroiderers.
April 1 - August:  Send out packets to volunteers.  Packets include fabric, floss and instructions for completing two shields.
September 1:  All devices due back.  This is a firm deadline.   We need time to assemble the copes. Assembly begins.
Coronation:  King and Queen's copes are completed and presented.
Work begins on the Prince and Princess's copes.
Second Coronation:  Prince and Princess's copes are completed and presented.


The groups order is based on chronological order by founding date or the closest information we could find.
Please let me know if I have misspelled your name.