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color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN class=821495102-13122012>Forwarded, on behalf
of Lady Mechthild.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Greetings to the Crafters of the
Realm!</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">As the gathering at Birka
approaches, news of this great trading event has traveled throughout the Known
World. Thus, their Majesties will be hosting a number of Their esteemed Royal
cousins. The King and Queen desire to display the talents and generosity of
the East to Their honored guests with gifts drawn from every corner of our
Kingdom.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">The overall theme of these
baskets is Viking, both in honor of Birka, and our fair Queen Thyra. Their
Majesties may also be having Mongolian guests, if your skills lie more in the
Easterly direction. Some ideas for gifts follow, but you should by no means
limit yourself to the items suggested (please also bear in mind that
portability is a must as many guests are traveling quite a distance):</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Naa<SPAN
class=821495102-13122012><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial>l</FONT></SPAN>binders/Knitters: socks, caps, hand warmers—think
small and cozy</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Potters: cups, small bowls</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Scribes: scroll blanks, homemade
inks, raw materials, brushes, ink trays; personalized illuminations or heroic
stories are also fun possibilities!</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Woodworkers/bone workers: cups,
drinking horns, pyrographies</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Metal smiths/pewter
casters/jewelers: coins, pendants, enamel work</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Narrow workers: tablet weaving,
card weaving, inkle, etc.</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Seamstresses/Tailors/Embroiderers:
bags, pouches, embroidery kits, stuffed toys</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Cooks: sweet and savory treats in
small packages; cheeses; hard sausages; pickles (please check with the Gift
Coordinator first regarding known allergies/dislikes of their Majesties'
guests)</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">And these are not the only
possibilities! If you have another brilliant idea or burning creative urge,
speak up! </P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Should you be interested, or know
someone in your barony or household who would like to show off their skills
and bring renown to our kingdom, please feel free to contact me at
mechthild.welandstochter at gmail dot com.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Warm regards,</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Lady Mechthild Welandstochter</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px Helvetica">Gift
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