Projects
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Introduction to Perugia Towels
I am running a class at Rowany Festival 2024: Introduction to Perugia Towels. Download the class hand out here if you are interested in the design and weaving of Perugia style towels!
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A handwoven viking apron dress
I’ve wanted to weave my own apron dress fabric for some time, especially since it’s very difficult to get wool fabric in Australia that is suitable for reproductions. Now I’ve finally done it!
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“Summer Trip” Baby Quilt
This is a scrappy “Trip Around the World” quilt that I made to welcome the arrival of a new niece!
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A Buttoned Liripipe Hood
This hood is a 14th Century woman’s hood, with a short buttoned cape, and a liripipe, like those depicted in various illuminations from the period. Grab a cup of tea, and possibly a small meal, because this is a long read. Enjoy!
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“Joyburst” Baby Quilt
This quilt was a gift for a friend of mine from work, upon the birth of her first baby. I’m so chuffed to see it in use inside the pram when she is out and about!
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Weaving
I’ve long been attracted to weaving, in many different forms. I think I first tried weaving at an inkle loom class at a medieval festival. From there I discovered tablet weaving (another type of woven braid) and was thoroughly hooked. I put tablet-woven edges onto all sorts of historical costumes, and I’m still making braids…