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 →

One of the richest resources for Viking Age textiles is the Oseberg Ship. For this project I was inspired by extents found in the following article: The textiles in the Oseberg ship By Anne Stine Ingstad I had the pleasure of joining a Forest Court event at the end of 2022. One of my favorite... Continue Reading →

I chose to try making my own paint for the first time. I have painted with acrylics and oils for years, but always ready made. I recently started working on illuminated cards and painting with gouache, again ready made. I just have never been able to try to make my own paint from the raw... Continue Reading →

Although wheel thrown (and hand built) pottery can be found throughout most of Asia and Europe by 900 AD there are few Viking examples as they chose to make their tableware using wood and/or stone. Most pottery found in Denmark was simple, coiled, functional pottery made of low-fire earthenware. While hand-built pottery was the norm... Continue Reading →