Herjolfsnes- here I come!

Herjolfsnes- here I come!

I have decided to join the Herjolfsnes challenge on FaceBook (‘about’ information below).  Many thanks to Elina for the timely initiative!

In some ways I need a new project like a hole in the head… But I have already made 5 items from the finds (2 dresses, 2 hoods and footless hosen), and these finds are a good fit for Thora in terms of timeframe and climate. 

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New Blog: Thrums, threads and thoughts for Thora

There's a new blog on More Than Cod!  The purpose of Thrums, threads and thoughts for Thora is to give me a space to explore my process of learning history.  As I work through new projects or read new-to-me research, I stumble across little details or wonder about the whys and wherefores.  It will also be a place where I can share ideas on more practical aspects of being a reenactor.

I'd really like to encourage people to comment, make suggestions and ask questions!

«Mannen i myra» exhibition: Commission completed

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Stephen Wickler (Researcher, Tromsø University Museum) demonstrating one of the hoods prepared for the exhibition.

The Skjoldehamn find is known to many interested in Northern European textiles, and there has been much discussion about this remarkably complete find since its discovery in 1936.  In this exhibition original artifacts from the find will be on display.

As a result of previous work I have done, I was pleased to be commissioned to create two replicas of the hood for an interactive portion of the exhibition.  In addition, the recreation of the blanket from the find I wove in 2012 will also be part of a display allowing the public to experience these textiles first-hand.

The exhibition will be opening on September 16, 2015 at 7 PM.  Information in Norwegian here.