Norwegians

[maereth]

Yesterday was Nordic Fest up at the lodge.  They had a rosemaling demonstration, a waffle contest, Norwegian "food" for sale, games, fake Viking weddings, and Kyle did a chainmail demonstration while I did a hardanger demonstration.

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[heytherenatalie]

I always love your pics. Thanks for sharing. :)

[maereth]

Thanks! I like it when people post pictures because it's like a little peek into their lives.

[maereth]

I'll send you the pine branch!!

[habibekindheart]

Whoa, is that one of my hardanger pieces on the table?

I hope you got the brochures printed :) (looks like you did)

I have both the books I saw on your table :D

YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE AWESOMENESS OF CHAINMAIL.

I think your outfit looks cute.

[maereth]

Yes it is! I haven't had the chance to frame it yet because it doesn't fit into the pre-made frames I have so I'm waiting to get it framed professionally.

I printed out 20 brochures and only handed out 9 :(. I'm going to hold on to the extras because I'm sure there will be other events this summer.

[habibekindheart]

Well I know Michaels offers frame pieces so you could build your own.

How horrified were people by my hardanger color choices? ;)

[maereth]

Are you kidding? They thought it was fantastic that "young people" are doing this stuff and how neat it was that they made it "contemporary."

[maereth]

If you've ever eaten it, you'd know.

[emotionriot]

I used to dress up for the Renn Faire and I never could get my boobs to pop out like those other wenches. :/

[maereth]

That is very unfortunate.

[maereth]

Also, the outfits that we wear to the Norwegian events are called bunads and unfortunately do not encourage boob-popping, but rather the aim is to make you look as dumpy and unappealing as possible.