Moother Earth Arts

I had the pleasure of visiting @mallonlinen for the @niscifest I learnt so much about the history of linen, processing and sadly how it declined. An amazing fibre, a beautiful Irish product, environmentally friendly and sustainable as it gets and an industry we desperately need to restore #irish #linen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_A-u2jgYE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you buy yourself a new statue to turn into a protection totem/ongod and he's a gargoyle litteraly standing on the sculls of those who would seek to harm. Blood moon eclipse was perfect energy to work with. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvKNIHjJ_y0r-4oV1akz42lgUdBdUewVM7JUI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you get to meet one of your hero's who turns out to be the nicest person and have a full geek convo and top it off by asking how soft John Barrowman's lips are... Apparently they are deliciously soft. https://www.instagram.com/p/CisouL5DtZgrCvlRTqPjak4pdO6iS7dMi-jYvo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Entrance to Oweynagat Cave with Ogham incription 'of Fróech, son of Medb'. I found it a very content peaceful energy that felt of life. https://www.instagram.com/p/Chtxx3QjLlqsR7ko9OGV_sIYsR4bkxPB4iABGU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Back to hand sewing. One Norse period dress neck altered, another one nearly finished and then onto rus trousers and tunic followed by another dress. #linen #sew #sewing #handsewn #handsewing #norse #viking #garment #reenactment https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce8clGdj0Tj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Iron Maiden Belfast 2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce8bsbJjs0VWEZ4G81bF5uovTLH02ryX7FCeMI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New fibre samples have arrived for spinning tests. Absolutely love the yak it's so soft and warm. https://www.instagram.com/p/CedZFyODKhk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Oil lamps ready to go back in the kiln for a high fire. Whilst the original archeology find this is based on naturally isnt glazed I choose to clear glaze the insides of these for easier cleaning. #ceramics #pottery #norse #lamp #oil #terracotta #clay https://www.instagram.com/p/CedJ9h7OdIA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Weaving inspiration from a visit to the National Museum Archeology in Dublin https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdg6U1dD4X-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inspiration gathering at National Museum Archeology in Dublin. Games. #inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdgic_6DrZ1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Back to ceramics these are Norse oil lamps based on an archeology find. Terracotta clay, heading to low fire. #ceramics #pottery #experimental #archeology #norse #viking #oil #lamp #terracotta #clay #low #fire #kiln #reenactment #living #history https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdgg0EyjQBJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Test samples from the left over warp after making my tartan scarf. Plain weave, 3/1 twill, 1/3 twill, reverse twill etc #weaversofinstagram #weaver #weave #weaving #lambs #wool #tartan #samples https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQ8LjKDt8s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=