Author Archives: Volatile Volscian

About Volatile Volscian

Volatile Volscian makes a lot of stuff in order to ease the time while waiting around to die. If she could have anything in the world, she would choose the ability to time travel so she can look at real medieval clothing instead of doing annoying research.

What am I DOING? Socking and weaving.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

First off, there’s the sock. The one I’ve been knitting on a loom for ages. Last week I decided it was going to be too small, so I ripped it and started over. I have about 1 inch to go … Continue reading →

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What am I DOING? Tablet weaving of course.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

I only have two projects that I’m really working on right now. Sort of. I’ve made no progress on the sock since last time, so that’s all I’ll say about that. Here’s some tablet weaving: I have about 1 foot … Continue reading →

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Historically Hers: Leaven it to Medieval Cooking

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

Welcome to the newest column here at Happy Valley Crafters. This is where I blather on randomly about historical stuff. But first, some PAQ (pre-anticipated questions): 1. I need to make a costume from such-and-such historical era, will you tell … Continue reading →

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What Am I DOING? I’m BAAAAACK!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Volatile Volscian

I’m back from my unauthorized December break! Here’s some tablet woven trim I made to go on my coat. I need to sew it on and then my coat will be done for good! Constant revision over the course of … Continue reading →

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What Am I DOING? Life is Super-Duper.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Volatile Volscian

Yes. Life is super-duper today. To risk sounding like an old lady, I woke up with a huge painful knot in my back, then the first thing I did when I got to work was smash my finger. It’s all … Continue reading →

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