Tabitta Elizi Longtail
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 Sable, a fox rampant reguardant argent within a crescent bendwise or. |
Tabitta Elizi Longtail
Modernly: Liz Turner
Heraldry
Registered Name: Tabitta Longtail
Device: Sable, a fox rampant regardant proper within a crescent bendwise or.
Personae
I was the only child born to a husband and wife on the Isle of Orkney. Harold Hårfagre and his people had taken over the land and we lived under the rule of the jarls of Norway. Our current jarl is Turf-Eirnar son of Raginvald. I am skilled at many handicrafts my mother taught me even though she passed beyond the veil when I was young. I I married later in life, finding love in the arms of a man who came from far away. I continue to practice my arts, teaching those who wish to learn.
Personal Statement:
I’ve often found myself saying, “I’m not happy unless I’m learning something new.” This statement is true to my core. Be it something related to the arts, or related to life in general, I am always striving to learn new things so I can teach new things to other people.
Personal History:
I first joined the Society for Creative Anachronism as a teenager in 1997 in the Barony of Blatha an Oir until 2001. In 2012 I returned to the SCA and have been playing since then.
Event Staff Positions:
- Boar’s Hunt – May 31st – June 2nd 2024 : Event Steward
Volunteer Work:
- 2013-2024: 10+ years of site set up, gate duty, breakdown/cleanup for Aquaterra events Boar’s Hunt and Banner War.
- Banner War 2019: Performed duties as Gate Lead for the weekend.
Awards:
Barony of Aquaterra:
- Silver Dolphin Banner War September 9th 2023
- Order of the Plate Banner War September 21st 2024
- Baroness Favor Banner War September 21st 2024
An Tir Kingdom:
- Award of Arms September 20th 2024
Arts & Sciences Entries:
- Aquaterra Champions for A&S: Trichinopoly Chain (Viking Knit) - Good Yule December 2023 -- 2nd place
I gave a presentation on the history of Trichinopoly chain (and some about wire crafting techniques and included instructions on how to try it yourself.
- Delightful Duo Largesse Competition - July Coronation 2024 – 1st place
I crafted two plume agate stones I collected myself from An Tir land and crafted them into cabochons. Afterward, I crafted a chainmail bezel and hung them from a Jens Pind chainmail necklace.
- Dirty Half Dozen Largess Competition - Autumn War / Emprise of the Black Lion 2024
I crafted six Jens Pind Bracelets from Bronze, Copper and Steel
- Dirty Half Dozen Largess Competition - Banner War 2024
I crafted handmade gemstone beads from Lemon Chrysoprase and Rhodonite, one pair per card.
- Bonus!
I sent a pair of stones I had collected, shaped and polished to Pennsic War for the Royal Gift Exchange.
Classes:
Byzantine Chainmail: I taught beginning byzantine chainmail as a ninety-minute class.
Location: Autumn War / Emprise of the Black Lion - September 2024 - Blatha An Oir / Madrone
Skills:
Working On:
- Norwegian Pickup Weaving
- Sprang
- Stone Carving & Intarsia
Skills List:
- Lapidary – Six years experience shaping and polishing stones for jewelry
- Jewelry – Eight years experience, particularly working with wire.
- Sewing – Many years experience crafting garb (non-professionally)
- Spinning – Eight years experience working wool and silk into yarns and threads.
- Beadwork – Five years experience beading, particularly bead embroidery, bead weaving and stringing
Last Updated: 12-11-2024