Delve into the exquisite artwork and illuminations of the Luttrell Psalter. Discover the remarkable history and intricate details of this medieval masterpiece.
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Today I hosted a sewing circle for my local SCA group and used the time to work on my first ever smocking sample, in preparation for making a smocked apron similar to those seen in the Lutrell Psalter. I've created a pin board on Pintrest to gather resources for this project, but you can see from the image to the left a long narrow apron with some kind of pleating at the top. This particular style of apron seems to have been popular from the mid-14th century all the way through the 16th and…