Posted inA&S Illumination Project
From Dye to Pigment
I need to start by saying that THL Marion Forester is probably the best enabler there is. She was kind enough to post her hand out for Pigments in her…
How to Dye with Sumac
So one of the things I haven't been able to do much of as of late is dye. Without a dedicated workspace, I have to wait for good weather so…
Posted inHistorical Research
London; History at its source
So our London trip turned out to be just in the nick of time. Within two weeks of returning everything just hopped in the handbasket and has been cruising straight…
Posted inHistorical Travle
London- A surprise trip
This whole adventure started after a lackluster 5th anniversary. (Think the last minute with no plans and be being sick! Yuck!) I ended up lamenting to a friend about the…
Sewing 101- The Basics
I tend to spend some time in the morning or after kiddo is in bed scrolling Instagram. I love looking at projects and seeing how others are practicing their craft…
Tablet Weaving
One of the things you often see at events is a small portable weaving loom. Done up with bright fiber being woven into bands, some with very complex patterns. The…
The Italian Dress
So remember how I said deadlines are my norm state of getting things done? Past me knew that despite having several weekends, and time in between this dress was going…
Posted inEvents
12th Night 2020
This year's 12th Night took us to Venice complete with masks and fancy late period garb. I did manage to get my garb to a state of done, not perfect,…
Posted inEvents
Caerthe Yule 2019
So Yule was early this year, in part because Thanksgiving was so late and more that finding a space in Dec is a challenge. But Mother nature provided and gave…
Posted inNewcomers
A Name and Device!
So I had been toying around with a name and device for a fair bit and when the offer came to hold a heraldry night I decided to take the…