Name: Esperanza de Cordoba Item: Cofia y Tranzado - Spanish Headwear East Kingdom Wiki Link: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Esperanza_de_Cordoba The cofia y tranzado is a Spanish style of headcovering. It is typically a veil of silk or linen that may or may not be embellished with trim or embroidery. It is worn far back on the head and... Continue Reading →
(En français ci-dessous) The MoAS Office and our current champions are excited to announce that registration for this year’s Crown’s A&S Championships is now open! Full information on format, accessibility information, links to register as a competitor, displayer, youth displayer, or judge, and more, can be found at https://moas.eastkingdom.org/displays-competitions/crowns-as-champions/ As previously shared, this year's competition will be... Continue Reading →
I have been enjoying exploring tablet weaving over the last few months! I'm working on two Viking-era bands in two different weaving techniques. The first is one of the bands from the Oseberg burial ship. I chose to use wool for this project, although the original band was made from linen and silk. The original... Continue Reading →
Yarn: Falkland wool, hand spun on an Ashford Traditional loom, 3 ply to a yarn that is bulky. Stitch type: Oslo stitch. Knee high hose, very warm for winter! This was the 4th set of socks I have nalbound, respectively. I am still working on getting sizing to be consistent, but these turned out to... Continue Reading →
Needing something is often what inspires me to learn how to work with new materials or techniques. Usually the technique is something I’ve stashed away in the back of my mind or bookcase, sometimes for years. Both were certainly the case with nålbinding and the items I’m sharing here. I love outdoor activities, and as... Continue Reading →
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