“Ronkkaus” – A Finnish folk embroidery stitch
My Finnish national costume from Askola has a shirt with special whitework embroidery called "ronkkaus". So, how is it made?
A French hood in a Finnish folk style
I made a Finnish folk style hand-embroidered French hood for my Askola costume from paper, rye porridge and silk!
A new project: An early 19th-century peasant dress aka a Finnish National costume from Askola
I have started a huge undertaking to create the Finnish national costume from Askola that requires me to learn many new skills.
Pauline Alice Sedavi dress for winter
I made my daughter the Sedavi dress by Pauline Alice but turned this summer dress into a winter dress with long sleeves.
My first floor loom and a scarf project
I got my first floor loom as a birthday present in December and wove a nice check patterned scarf for my first project.
The Finnish Iron Age Peplos and the Final Costume
The last part of my Finnish Iron Age costume is the peplos dress. It took me 6 months to construct the whole thing. Now it comes together!
Bronze, silver and chains – Viking Age Jewellery in Finland
ollecting a set of suitable bronze, brass and silver jewellery that is based on archaeological finds in Finland. These will be an important part of my Finnish Iron-Age costume.
Tablet weaving tips for beginners and Iron Age Finnish tablet weaving
I have spent six months learning tablet weaving and here are some tips that I want to share with beginners struggling with their first bands.
Nålbound mittens and handwoven potholders
I made the Christmas presents for my family by hand. My brother and mother got handwoven potholders and my father got nålbound mittens.
Sewing a Finnish Iron age dress (works also for the Medieval era)
I sewed an Iron Age dress that a Finnish woman would have worn under her peplos and apron. This dress works also for the Medieval era.
