The Green Man, and a Distaff
The Green Man is a fascinating folk art symbol. Some sources say it is a medieval symbol of spring and rejuvenation. But most sources can only be tracked back to the 1930s, making this a modern folk art symbol. Although, soon it will be 100 years old, which doesn’t feel very modern! Usually carved or…
Kinfield – Fiber Art Fine Art
In February I was busy cooking up something I had never done before: Fiber art as Fine Art! I submitted this woven piece, with a hand turned distaff and spindle, to the Arts Council of Wyoming County Fiber Fine Art Exhibit. I have long considered myself an artist, and found expression through various visual mediums…
Ann the Woodworker
I’ve got my story floating around all over on this website and social media! But in a few bullet points:- I got an antique spinning wheel, which made me look up historical spinning in greater depth- I got into distaffs, which gave way to a drop spindle- I couldn’t find someone selling medieval style spindles…
The Apple Creek Farm 