Darn it, I’ve almost put a hole in my favourite knitted socks! Luckily, I know just what to do: darn it!
Author Archives: Jessica Norris
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!
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!
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 …
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!
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!
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!
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!
Ba…by goats, do-do-de-do
What’s more surprising than discovering you’ve brought home a pregnant goat? Why, discovering you’ve brought home TWO pregnant goats, of course!
Totes ma goats
We brought home a couple of miniature goats in a straw-filled box trailer. What happened next? Terrible puns!
Simple Crafty Life 