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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!

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

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

Table Loom Experimentation

Picture showing a table loom with a hand pointing to the top beam

Hi folks! I’ve been spending much of my two week vacation time playing with my table loom, and sampling for a new project–a tea towel twill “gamp” (a sample for different twill patterns and colour combinations).

Posted byJessica NorrisOctober 11, 2020Posted inDIY, HandmadeTags:Counter-balance Loom, Jack Loom, Loom, Retrofit, Weaving4 Comments on Table Loom Experimentation

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