Amie Sparrow

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Elizabeth Koepper, Photographer
Information
Resides: Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia Status: Active Awards: Order of Precedence Entry
Heraldry
Registered Arms

Introduction - This wiki is under construction as of March 11, 2021

I joined the SCA in 2003 in the Kingdom of Atlantia. I wanted to become a great scribe and practiced for years. However, researching and sewing historically accurate clothing drew me away from the scribal arts (pun intended!). These days I spend most of my time sewing clothing and teaching a variety of costume-related subjects.

Heraldry

Vert, three sparrows and a chief engrailed argent. (August 2005)

Awards

• Mistress of the Laurel 2018 (Using the term Meisterinde)
• Companion of the Silver Heart 2017 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
• Companion of the Opal 2012 (Atlantia)
• Award of the Silver Nautilus 2012 (Atlantia)
• Award of the Silver Compass 2010 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
• Companion of the Pearl 2009 (Atlantia)
• Award of Arms 2003 (Atlantia)
• Companion of Saint Roch 2003 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)

Tidbits About Amie Sparrow

• My registered name is English but most of my research and reenactment is German.
• I wear German Peasant and German Landsknecht garb, occasionally Viking.
• I am currently focusing on making YouTube videos for garb classes to create a library of my knowledge.

A&S Philosophy

Have no fear. Try any art or science that you're interested in. Everyone starts as a beginner. Don't compare your efforts to the efforts of more experienced people. Compete against yourself, not others.

Service Philosophy

Everyone provides service in their own way. I believe that teaching is the biggest act of service that I can provide. I also sew garb for pro-bono for friends who provide a great deal of service to others.

Classes Taught

2021

• Anatomy of a Cranach Princess Dress, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• Making a Cranach Goldhaube, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, University of Atlantia, February 2021
• What makes a Cranach Princess Dress, YouTube, February 2021
• Making a Cranach Goldhaube, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
• Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
• How to Make a 16th Century German Goldhaube, YouTube, January 2021

2020

• Make a Thread Covered Button, YouTube, 2020
• Learn How to Make a Split Brimmed Cap, YouTube, 2020
• 16th Century German Women's Clothing, YouTube, 2020
• Make a 16th Century German Gollar, YouTube, 2020
• 16th Century German Peasant Outfit / Making a Simple Apron, YouTube 2020
• Learn About Trossfrou Sleeve Options, YouTube 2020
• How to Make a Flat-Felled Seam, YouTube 2020
• Make a Cloth Button, YouTube, 2020
• Our Journies to Becoming Laurels, September 2020 (co-taught with Aine Chuimin, Miri Nadir, Faye de Trees)

2019

• Tiny German Hats, October 1, 2019, Facebook Live.

2018

• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, used as Keynote speech for Embroidery Symposium.

2016

• Overview of German Garb, A&S Day at Aine & Sigurd's, January 9, 2016 (co-taught with Genefe Wolflein)
• Make a 3-Pouch German Bag, Gemlutlichplaz, Barony of Isenfir, Charlottesville, VA, April 2016
• Tudor Bonnet Make-n-Take, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, June 2016
• Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Pennsic A&S Tent, 2016
• Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Southwind Camp, Pennsic, 2016
• Make a 3-Pouch German Bag, Pennsic A&S Tent, 2016

2015

• Anglo Saxon Ring Pouch, Battle on the Bay, September 12, 2015
• German School Sack, 1500s, Atlantian University, June 2015
• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Atlantian University, June 2015

2014

• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Sergeants & Scholars, May 18, 2014
• Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Barony of Isenfir A&S Gathering, June 22, 2014.
• Beginning Embroidery for German Garb based on the New Modelbuch of 1568, Night on the Town, Barony of Lochmere, 22March2014

2012

• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Test Class, Sterling, VA February 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, St. Anne’s Guild of Clothier’s Workshop, Falls Church, VA March 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Dress University, 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Atlantian University, June 2012
• Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Pennsic 2012 (Saturday & Monday). Later published as a Compleat Anachronist.
• German Purses/Pouches 1500-1550, Pennsic 2012

2011

• Manesse Codex Women’s Headwear 1304-1340, Test Teach at House Wolfhou, February 2011
• Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Highland River Melees 2011
• Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Pennsic August 6, 2011
• Manesse Codex Women’s Dresses 1304-1340, University of Atlantia, October 2011. Also published in Tournaments Illuminated. (Winter University?)
• Manesse Codex Women’s Headwear 1304-1340, University of Atlantia, October 2011.

2004

• How to Cheat on Illumination if You Can’t Draw, University of Atlantia, Shire of Berley Cort, February 2004

Service

• A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate, March 2021
• KASF Competition Sponsor, Embroidery, February 2021
• Garb Triathlon Competition Sponsor & Judge at Crown Tournament, November 2014
• Judge at Garb Wars (Shire of Spiaggia Levantina), May 30-31, 2014
• Creator/ Moderator, Persona Pentathlon 2015 Facebook Group – I started this group to support, inspire and encourage artisans to participate in KASF Persona Penthathlon 2015.
• Barony of Stierbach Baronial Chronicler (March 2013 – March 2014)
• Dean of Costuming, Atlantian Academy of Rapier and Costume Symposium (52 hours of costume classes) (September 2013)
• A&S Coordinator, Stierbach Baronial Birthday (2013)
• A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate (2012)
• Guildmistress, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2012 – June 2014), (2011-2021)
• Facebook Group Creator/Admin, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2011 – February 2021)
• A&S Coordinator, Kingdom of Atlantia 30 Year Celebration (2011)
• Stierbach Baronial Birthday A&S Competition Sponsor, 2011
• Holiday Faire A&S Competition Coordinator, 2011
• Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers, Member (2009 – 2021)
• Barony of Stierbach Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences (2010 – 2012)
• Barony of Stierbach Baronial A&S Champion (2010)
• Scroll Coordinator, 12th Night (2009)
• 12th Night Scroll Coordinator, Atlantian 12th Night (2005)
• Scribe, Barony of Stierbach Scriptorium (2003-2007)
• Deputy Autocrat, Holiday Faire (2003)

Articles & Publications

• Tournaments Illuminated, Embroidery Quest Editor, Third Quarter 2011

Arts and Sciences Displays and Competitions

• March Kingdom Arts and Sciences Display
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    Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire
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    Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire
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    Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire

  
  

  Pro-Bono Garb 2021

  • 
    Goldhaube made from silk taffeta for Baroness Genefe
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    White Goldhaube for Baroness Karin
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    Goldhaube made from silk sari for Baroness Esperanza
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    Silk over silk goldhaube for Baroness Esperanza

  Selected Garb from 2020

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    Sideless Surcoat made from Sartor fabric

  Selected Garb for 2015

  • Winner, Tempore Atlantia at 12th Night (German Jacket), January 2015
  • Queen Esa's Gollar, August 2015
    • File:Stuff

    Selected Garb for 2011

    • File:Test
    • Seligman Coif documentation from KASF 2011
    • Medusa Coif photos from Chalice 2010
    • Barbette & Linen Fillet documentation from Fall Crown Tournament 2011

    Masters of the University of Atlantia (2008)