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
A brief video of Nalbinding on a hat
I've started a Youtube Channel to host any video tutorials I shoot. With that I uploaded a short video to test out how it all works. It shows nalbinding a few Finnish stitches (2+2 F2) on what is the brim/cuff of a beanie hat. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/n3MckI3N6xU Become a Patron!
Finland and N.E.S.A.T.
Goodness. A lot has happened in the last few months. Back in May I submitted an abstract to demonstrate a craft at the North European Symposium for Archaeological Textiles (N.E.S.A.T.). I never thought I would be selected to present. In August I received word that my demonstration on "Nalbinding with Non-wool Fibers" had been… Continue reading Finland and N.E.S.A.T.
Fibers
Fibers are the raw materials used in fiber / textile arts.
Why the Name Change?
Why did I change the name of my blog? First of all, I have to explain why I started my original blogs. In 1997 my best friend got engaged and wanted a renaissance themed wedding. She didn't have a lot of money so we had to make everything ourselves. I learned to sew during the… Continue reading Why the Name Change?
A New Chapter
Thanks for joining me! Please be patient as I migrate my posts from my previous blog home to this site. I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. — Douglas Adams
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
Fiber Arts Fascination 