Where is one of the the last mills still weaving cheese cloth, dish towels and rag rugs in a traditional manner? On a trip to Wooster, Ohio to bring my daughter to school I found out; it’s the Mishler Mill in Smithville. In 1882 the Mishler family emigrated to Ohio from Switzerland and established a […]
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Mishler Weaving Mill
Posted in Crafts, tagged rag rugs, weaving, woven dishcloths on August 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Ryegrass Weaving
Posted in Crafts, tagged ryegrass weaving, straw hats, straw weaving on August 1, 2014 | 2 Comments »
One of the craftspeople at Sturbridge Village was demonstrating how to use ryegrass to make woven straw hats. Rye grass stalks are split using a special tool then they are woven in a five or seven strand weave into a narrow band. These bands are then sewn together in a circular pattern to create a […]
Paradise Found Fiber Farm to the Rescue
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move, tagged alpaca, animal rescue, fiber on May 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
By Mary Donaty – Owner and operator of Paradise Found Fiber Farm Early this year my farm was part of a rescue effort; 176 alpacas were in trouble in Oregon. OSU stepped in and treated the neglected and undernourished animals then Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue of Tenino, WA organized a massive project to rehome the […]
Bellingham Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged Bellingham, farmer's market, tourism on April 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Chicken pasties, designer mulled lemonade, buskers and juicy produce; the Bellingham Farmer’s Market has it all. Yesterday under the glorious sunshine we got a chance to visit this vibrant place.
Time to Harvest Nettles!
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged foraging, nettles on March 19, 2014 | 1 Comment »
Nettles are an amazingly versatile plant; the young shoots are high in protein and vitamins, the older plant can be used to make fiber and the leaves and roots can be used at any time to make a green dye. Right now is a good time to harvest the young tender leaves. To find this valuable plant, look for […]
Melrand, Village de l’An Mil
Posted in Crafts, Growing on May 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Are you looking for a great trip this summer? The Village de l’An Mil in Brittany is a wonderful site for urban farming enthusiasts to visit. Uncovered in 1902, the remains of the medieval village at Melrand, situated on a plateau dominating the Blavet Valley, have been enhanced and brought to life with the help of […]
May Barter Fair
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, People on the Move on May 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
This month’s Backyard Barter fair was great! The event was held in SoDo and close to our house so my daughter came with me; each month a different area of the city is chosen. People take an hour to set up and see what is available to trade then an hour to do the exchanges. […]
Lopez Lamb, Wool and Goat Festival
Posted in Cooking, Crafts on May 17, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend I got a chance to visit this wonderful festival on Lopez Island in the San Juan’s. It was held at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts and the free outdoor and indoor events included: Sheep shearing and fleece analysis Sheep dog demonstrations Various breeds of sheep and goats on display Sheep-to-shawl demonstration […]
Happy May Day!
Posted in Crafts, Growing on May 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
I love May Day. I love the rich pagan heritage that lies behind it and I love the ending of winter and the coming of summer. In days gone by English villagers woke up early on May first and gathered blossoming flowers and branches and set up a maypole. This poll was decorated with flowers and […]
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