Hello folks, it’s been a busy few months since I last posted an update, as I’ve been very busy: mostly weaving as part of my new business: Jessica Norris Handwoven. This culminated in amazing success at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. Read on to find out how I did!
Author Archives: Jessica Norris
Weaving Milestones
Weaving has kept me very busy of late: in May I had an exhibition of my work entitled “Studies in Colour and Weave” and more recently I’ve submitted work for the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW’ Intermediate Certificate of Weaving. Check out what all of this involved!
Adjusting Thorsbjerg Trousers
In which I adjust a pair of old Thorsbjerg pants and discover a way to hide an elasticated waist band so it appears to be a draw string!
A handwoven viking apron dress
I’ve wanted to weave my own apron dress fabric for some time, especially since it’s very difficult to get wool fabric in Australia that is suitable for reproductions. Now I’ve finally done it!
Fractal scarf
I’ve woven something amazing, and I can hardly believe I really did it: a scarf made from my own hand spun fractal yarn!
Spinning to weave
Are you interested in weaving with hand spun yarn? Get warped up for sampling and just give it a go!
Simple living in a beautiful land
I respect the land because of what it gives us, in return for hard work, and our careful attention. Come read about how we are caring for our pasture, and obtaining a bountiful yield!
Hats off to handwoven
I plunged straight into sewing with my handwoven fabric in order to make these amazing bucket hats. Just in time for Christmas!
Handwoven Christmas pyjamas
Christmas pyjamas are always a classic, but this year I wanted to make something extra special: hand woven pyjamas! They’re fantastic!
Darn socks!
Darn it, I’ve almost put a hole in my favourite knitted socks! Luckily, I know just what to do: darn it!
Simple Crafty Life 