Here is the long awaited post for the completed shift. (Please excuse the messy background). It doesn't quite fit my dress form. It may not fit me after the 16 pound weight loss from having caught Covid. I can deal with small alterations though. Supportive bodice, skirt hem just below the knees. Hand bound eyelets.… Continue reading Completed 14th century sleeveless shift
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A post postponed
I still owe you all a tutorial and video on how to use a nostepinne (center pull ball winder). Something more urgent has happened. One of my protégés (remember I said I was in the Society for Creative Anachronism?) is being elevated to the Order of the Pelican (Peerage for Service) this weekend so I've… Continue reading A post postponed
Halfway there and some stitch markers
Before I move on to the next part of the mitten I want to talk to you about stitch markers.It is important to use the type that open and close like a safety pin. I have several types pictured below. I don't like to use the ones that just have an opening in the ring… Continue reading Halfway there and some stitch markers
Mitten finger caps
I forgot to mention in my previous post that when I make a pair of something I make both at the same time. In this way I can keep them the same.I continued working the first set of rounds in the vein of stitch 1, make 1 on either end with a repeat on the… Continue reading Mitten finger caps
A New Pair of Mittens
Back in October several ladies from our Kingdom (Meridies) held a silent auction at Coronation with the proceeds going to help hurricane victims. I donated two certificates for a pair each of naalbound mittens done in the color or colors of the persons choice. I have been slowly working on these mittens and present the progress… Continue reading A New Pair of Mittens
Holiday greetings and a cat
Greetings everyone. The holidays are almost upon us so I would like to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.A lot has been happening this year.Our kids and grandkids moved out this year and we have been slowly making some much needed repairs and renovations to the house. I am hoping my… Continue reading Holiday greetings and a cat
Artsy challenge catch up
Well, it looks like I fell behind on my Artsy Challenge posts, so let’s see if I can catch up.Day 6, 12/28/2016Worked some more on the blue knitted shawl. Ended up ripping it apart as I didn’t like the way it was going. Playing with patterns, not really my forte.Day 7, 12/29/2016This day I wasn’t… Continue reading Artsy challenge catch up
Artsy Challenge, Day 5
Took time to work on my other blog Muirgheins A&S 50 where I post all of my class handouts and other projects (instructional). Made several posts on my project from this just past A&S season, the Asle Ta mitten from Sweden. Thought to be a 3rd to 4th century naalbinded mitten it turned out to… Continue reading Artsy Challenge, Day 5
Åsle Tå Mitten Bibliography
Bibliography – Sources CitedArbman, Holger; "Åslevanten: I. Äldre Handbeklädnad" in Nordiska Museets och Skansens Årsbok, Fataburen; 1934; pages 67-72.Briansdotter, Sigrid; Nålbinding: The Åsle Mitten Stitch: An Instruction Manual: U (U) O/U O:U OO F1+1; © Anne Marie Decker; Tangle Fairies, Snohomish WA, 2000. Hald, Margrethe; Ancient Danish Textiles from Bogs And Burials: A Comparative Study of Costume… Continue reading Åsle Tå Mitten Bibliography
Fulling and Fringing
To Full (Felt) or Not to Full (Felt)Once the mitten was completed with the exception of the fringe I had to look at whether or not to full it. Where there have been several naalbinded items found that show the fibers either matted or felted together this is not the case with the Åsle mitten.… Continue reading Fulling and Fringing
Fiber Arts Fascination 