Are you interested in weaving with hand spun yarn? Get warped up for sampling and just give it a go!
Author Archives: Jessica Norris
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!
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!
Simple Crafty Life 