MistyRachel

I'm an American ex-pat living in Europe with my husband, my two step-sons and our furry children (a dog, two cats, and a rabbit).

My most social hobby is historical reenactment. I'm one of the founding members of the Belgian chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism

If you're looking for something to send me, check out my pinterest to get a really good idea of who I am.

Sewing, embroidery, bobbin lace making, woodworking, calligraphy, inkle weaving, knitting on a knitting machine, candle making and soap making.

I love recreating almost everything about the middle ages so I'm always trying to learn new arts and sciences related to that era. I love to create my own historic clothing and accessories and have recently gotten one of my stepsons interested in it as well!

Anything by Richard Adams. My childhood was changed forever upon reading Watership Down and Plague Dogs.

Wolf of Shadows.

The Dealing with Dragons series.

The Lord of the Rings series.

James Patterson

Stephen King

Isaac Asimov

...whatever book I can get my hands on when the need overcomes me.

Pink Floyd

Camelia Jordana

Gogol Bordello

Gotye

Kimbra

Queen

Six Feet Under

Dexter

Once Upon a Time

Anything historic on the BBC

The Fringe

I love to receive little surprises for my stepsons (11y/o and 15 y/o)

Calligraphy supplies / fancy papers

Embroidery supplies

Sewing, woodworking, or embroidery magazines from around the world

Anything related to Medieval times (magazines, stories, etc.)

Recipes from around the world

Toys or treats for my critters (a dog, 2 cats and a rabbit)

Tools for traditional arts and crafts

Children's storybooks in English

Pretty, traditional looking bookmarks (not childish ones)

3D decoupage sheets and other card making equipment

Quilling papers

Pretty fabric squares for quilting

Natural fiber fabric or yarn (no polyester or rayon please)

Lengths of lace and trim for sewing

Silk thread, ribbons, or fabric

Gemstone beads (blue goldstone is one of my favorites)

lace bobbins

embroidery kits

dark chocolate (without fruit fillings)

Nature themed items with woodland wildlife

Leather pieces for crafting

Postcards

Stickers (unless they're something my boys would like)

Religious items

Postage Stamps

Cartoon / Anime style things

Man-made fiber yarn and fabric (polyester, rayon, etc.)