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Author Archives: Jessica Norris

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, WeavingLeave a comment 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

Men’s to Boy’s

What do you do when you need a “semi-formal” outfit for a boy’s Year 6 Farewell? Dig out an old men’s collared shirt and get cutting, that’s what!

Posted byJessica NorrisDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021Posted inHandmadeTags:children, Felicity Sewing Patterns, sewing, shirt, Thomas shirt, UpcyclingLeave a comment on Men’s to Boy’s

Remodelling an unfortunate sewing project

Have you ever hand-crafted something that just didn’t turn out like you hoped? I have!

All is not always lost. Here’s how I recovered from exactly this situation and turned my item into something I love!

Posted byJessica NorrisDecember 30, 2021December 30, 2021Posted inHandmadeTags:Alice, Datura, Deer & Doe, Remodel, sewing, Tessuti, voile2 Comments on Remodelling an unfortunate sewing project

Ba…by goats, do-do-de-do

Baby goat wearing a knitted jumper

What’s more surprising than discovering you’ve brought home a pregnant goat? Why, discovering you’ve brought home TWO pregnant goats, of course!

Posted byJessica NorrisOctober 23, 2021Posted inLivestockTags:baby goats, day old goats, goat birth, goat kids4 Comments on Ba…by goats, do-do-de-do

Totes ma goats

Two goats in a box trailer filled with straw and covered with a tarpaulin

We brought home a couple of miniature goats in a straw-filled box trailer. What happened next? Terrible puns!

Posted byJessica NorrisJuly 12, 2021Posted inDIY, LivestockTags:Goat sheds, Goats, Miniature goatsLeave a comment on Totes ma goats

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