Monthly Archives: March 2022

The Tool Shed Project – Workshop Progress

Things to Make and DoBy sara 29th March 2022

We all need a proper tool shed. Although, after clearing A LOT of crap, the workshop had plenty of space. But there was no organised space for tools and chicken feed. The obvious place was directly in front of the main entrance. A door to the left leads into the workshop proper with the ‘storeroom’…

Textiles in Medieval Wills – down the Rabbit Hole Part Two

Small Pleasures, Things to Make and DoBy sara 2nd March 2022

So last time in Part One we were looking at Textiles in Medieval Wills and finding primary source evidence of the value put on clothing and other textiles in bequests. There were gowns, some lined in fur, kirtles, sheets and smocks a-plenty and it was proof positive that these items were of worth. These transcripts…