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Author Archives: Jessica Norris

Spinning to weave

Are you interested in weaving with hand spun yarn? Get warped up for sampling and just give it a go!

Posted byJessica NorrisJune 5, 2023Posted inHandmadeTags:Cashmere, Corriedale, Merino, Overshot, Spinning, WeavingLeave a comment on Spinning to weave

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!

Posted byJessica NorrisMay 19, 2023May 20, 2023Posted inGarden, LivestockTags:cell grazing, gardening, Goats, self-sufficiency, Vegetables, worm managementLeave a comment on Simple living in a beautiful land

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!

Posted byJessica NorrisMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023Posted inHandmadeTags:Handwoven, hats, Oliver+S, sewing, Weaving4 Comments on Hats off to handwoven

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!

Posted byJessica NorrisMarch 8, 2023Posted inHandmadeTags:pants, pyjamas, sewing, WeavingLeave a comment on Handwoven Christmas pyjamas

Darn socks!

Darn it, I’ve almost put a hole in my favourite knitted socks! Luckily, I know just what to do: darn it!

Posted byJessica NorrisOctober 1, 2022September 30, 2022Posted inHandmadeTags:Darning, Frugal, Knitting, Mending, Socks, WoolLeave a comment on Darn socks!

Converting my old loom

How did I turn my hopeless Jack table loom into something that weaves beautiful cloth? Read on and watch the video to find out!

Posted byJessica NorrisSeptember 27, 2022Posted inDIY, HandmadeTags:Conversion, Counter-balance Loom, DIY, Jack Loom, Weaving2 Comments on Converting my old loom

Painting in cloth

I’m inspired to get weaving again, and this time, really learn how to do it well. I’ve made a series of samples for colour and technique based on a painting I have on the wall.Check out how it came out!

Posted byJessica NorrisSeptember 11, 2022Posted inHandmadeTags:Counterbalance, Handwoven, Placemats, Sample, WeavingLeave a comment on Painting in cloth

A tale of two cheeses

It’s time to try making some aged cheese. How about a Drunken Goat, and a Colby? Yes please! Or maybe not …

Posted byJessica NorrisMay 14, 2022Posted inIn the KitchenTags:cheese, cheesemaking, colby, drunken goat3 Comments on A tale of two cheeses

Introducing our mini herd

When we brought home our two does at the end of 2020, little did we know that we had the makings of a small herd of miniature goats. Let’s meet the new kids on the block!

Posted byJessica NorrisApril 4, 2022Posted inLivestockTags:cashgora, Goats, Miniature goatsLeave a comment on Introducing our mini herd

Learning to make goat’s cheese

Well, the title for this one pretty much says it all, really: I’m learning to make cheese! Specifically goat’s milk cheese like Halloumi, Feta and Chèvre, because … we are milking our goats!

Posted byJessica NorrisJanuary 7, 2022Posted inIn the KitchenTags:Chèvre, cheese, Feta, Goat's milk, Halloumi3 Comments on Learning to make goat’s cheese

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