Medieval Living

No, I don’t think they did much blogging back-in-the-day, but I have found several very nice blogs while surfing the net. One of them is Medieval Arts and Crafts, which discusses a variety of Medieval topics with emphasis on needlework. In particular, the author, Kathy Storm, discusses brickstitch patterns, which look quite interesting. While I do have some interest in weaving, embroidery is one area where I have little experience or knowledge. However I still have an appreciation for the skill and effort involved that it must require to produce quality needlework.
Another nice blog was from Christina who also does needlework. The article that attracted my attention was related to making needles from wood. She also discusses some of the history of Medieval era needles (primary made of bone). Further examination of her site reveals some tablet/card weaving and even a few articles on food. A nice, well-rounded blog.