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This year we (once again) explored the surreal landscapes of Iceland. On a drizzly, foggy day we ventured into the wilds of Thingviller National Park. As the name suggests, it was the site of the historic meetings, but it is also a spot well renowned for it's natural beauty.<br />
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Through the middle of the park, and running into the bottom of the large lake, is the seam between the North American and Eurasian crustal plates. The chasm plummets underwater more than 50m, and with a good wetsuit it is possible to swim between two continents.<br />
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Even in the fog we went looking for new vantage points, and climbed an extremely steep ( I live in the Rocky Mountains, this road was the steepest I've ever seen!) road up and over a volcanic range. The tops of the mountains were an alien landscape, the road dipped and turned sharply to move between the lava crags. A carpet of tundra grasses and moss clung to the black and red stone.<br />
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Hiking trails snaked along the peaks, with lots of snow lingering. We could see that people take skis here in the winter, as well as some kind of tracked vehicles. The snow banks kept us from going too far into the wilds.<br />
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Descending into the valley again, we saw huge plumes of steam rising into the clouds. We had followed, up and down this mad road, a large grey pipe that snaked and turned over the stones, occasionally dipping underground. We discovered the source - A massive hot springs that supplies all of the hot water for the city of Reykjavik. All the showers, dishwashing, even radiator heating in the city is supplied by this pipe!<br />
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Also, we stopped and had a bite and some beers at Ion Hotel. The food was great and the view was amazing from their lounge! Staying there might be a bit rich for many folks, but it's worthwhile to enjoy a cocktail!<br />
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We continued around the lake, the clouds rising and falling. The landscape is rolling fields of lava rock, and small pastures and fields, punctuated by steep sloped berms of old flows eroding. This early in the spring it's covered in the otherworldly green moss, and the tough grasses and willows in pale yellow and rust red.<br />
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We then came to the space between worlds - Thingviller itself! A river meanders across the broad rift valley and heads for the old church, and the lake beyond. Within an impressive canyon, created by the splitting of the rock instead of the passage of water, a creek flows and then falls to the valley floor. This place was historically the site of the Althing, or great meeting.<br />
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The icelanders began meeting in this area in 930 and it grew to be a very important spot. There was adequate water and forage in the area for the horses of all the visitors, and space for tents as well. It was somewhat central to the most settled parts of the island as well. But the most important, and impressive feature is the natural amphitheater that allows one to speak to a large crowd without amplification.<br />
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The purpose of an this Althing, was to elect a lawspeaker. That lawspeaker would be someone respected in the community and trusted by the folks there. They would then recite the laws that everyone was to follow for the following year. Thus, if a change was needed in this law code it would be made.<br />
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So this, the oldest parliament in the world, was the site of the only peaceable conversion of a nation in Europe. In 1000 , after much stirring up and agitation by Norwegian representatives, it was decided that the nation would all convert to Christianity. The reasoning was that it was impractical and unfair to have two sets of laws governing those of different religions. However, many old practices that were taboo to Christians were allowed to continue in order to ease the transition. This allowed for considerable tradition and folklore to survive long enough to be recorded. And, of course, there were some holdouts who resisted the change, moved to the Westfjords, and continued to practice the old ways...<br />
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<br />Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-35509790069325816262016-06-03T04:45:00.000-06:002016-06-03T04:45:36.333-06:00Gotland's Limestone Beaches On one of our first evenings in Gotland we went to a beach. Really, since it's an island, most of it is coast line. But, we're staying near the center of the island, so we had to make the arduous drive of 10-15 minutes...<br />
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The Baltic is supposedly a small, calm sea. But for a landlubber like myself the endless expanse to the horizon is impressive, and the small waves breaking are enough to make me wary of wandering out too far!<br />
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Also, that water? Fucking cold. Not like, nice on a hot day cool, simply freakin' cold.<br />
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But those waves, even if they aren't a pounding Pacific surf, have carved the cliffs and sea stacks around the island. Millenniums of ocean breezes and tides have shaped impressive drops and limestone pillars.<br />
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Further inland the old sea stacks are covered by moss and vines, and at a glance they might trick you into thinking that they are man made ruins.<br />
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Millions of years ago the stones of these cliffs were lain down in a shallow sea, layers of coral reef limestone and shale. As the sea slowly reclaims them she pulls out bit and pieces of old life - fossils. All over the beach were a mix of stones, the pale grey and white of limestone and fossils, dark stones from bands of contrasting stone, red granite bits dragged by glaciers from the far north and dropped on top of the island.<br />
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More posts about our lovely trip here on Gotland are coming! (And no, I didn't forget about Iceland, that posts is just shaping up to be a little longer...)Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-7070530839327173942016-05-28T05:54:00.001-06:002016-05-28T05:54:25.902-06:00Salpa Line Open Air Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our last big stop in Finland was the <a href="http://www.salpakeskus.fi/en/salpa-line-museum">Salpa Line Museum</a>. A portion of a very long string of fortifications intended as a defense against possible Soviet incursions. The swampy lake filled north of Finland offered sufficient natural obstacles, but a very long line of trenches and tank traps were built in the southern part of the border.<br />
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Most of the line was left to return to nature, and a hiking trail follows its length. In this spot, however, a few large fortifications remain, and the trenches were shored up. The museum has had to rebuild the wooden retaining walls more than once, a testament to the wet climate.<br />
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There were several underground cement bunkers, some were spotting and gunner posts, one was equipped with a major anti-tank weapon.<br />
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All were cunningly hidden in the landscape, and of course 70 years of moss and lichen would obscure them completely without caretakers.<br />
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One was a living quarter, with small bunks, a stove, and privy. It even had blast doors to seal one's self in, and grenade tubes for tossing out into enemy-filled hallways.<br />
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Down a steep and slippery staircase was an almost working gun (presumably firing pins and such were removed). It had an impressive sighting mechanism, cranks to move it up and down or side to side, and a simple compass drawn on the hood in order to communicate to other positions.<br />
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Mr. Crafty and I played with it for rather a long time...<br />
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The tank in question, a common Soviet model. Nicely placed so all the gun stations could practice pointing at it!<br />
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A slightly camouflaged gun, further up the road. presumably useful if the first lines of defense did not stop the advance.<br />
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And the big gun! You can see, in this photo, the on-and-off rain we enjoyed all day while walking around. We got slightly soggy, but still had a wonderful time. Even those less interested in the militaria (me!) could enjoy the lovely forest, and walk along the trench lines eating blueberries.<br />
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Alright, I think I'm mostly caught up on the last trip *phew* Now, let's get back to this year's adventure!Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-9587406026055371862016-05-26T07:11:00.000-06:002016-05-26T07:11:39.354-06:00Reykjavik Street Art <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All throughout Reykjavik are buildings, walls, fences, and electrical boxes adorned with all manner of artistic expression.<br />
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From the hastily scrawled "tag", to the homeowner's DIY design, to the fine artists' fantastical expressions.<br />
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Some are deeply thought and finely designed, others are simple and fun. Some may be social or political commentary.<br />
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But the bright colors and bold designs give the already colorful city an exciting aura, and walking the city center has an air of discovery. Each building can host a hidden image, each garden has decorative pieces, even the sidewalks in some places are adorned.<br />
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<br />Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-63960775638653752282016-05-10T14:39:00.000-06:002016-05-10T14:39:22.737-06:00Finnish Air Force Museum<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While on our journeys around Finland we had to swing by every military site we could find (Mr. Crafty is a Military Historian.) We stopped in at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_Airforce_Museum">Finnish Air Force Museum</a>, which was filled to the brim with artifacts and machines.</div>
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The space was packed with old machines, some were very rare relics dating to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_Civil_War">Finnish Civil War</a>. Some were fully restored, some bore the marks of fighting, a few were just pieces dredged up from lakes.</div>
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For these planes all that remains in the impressively crafted wood propellers.</div>
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In addition to the machines are a smattering of amusing models, wearing authentic uniforms, and engaging in presumably accurate activities.<br />
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Like doodling at his radio post...<br />
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These guys are my favorite, disseminating leaflets above Leningrad in their winter gear,<br />
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Additionally, there were dozens of dioramas showing historic airfields and planes. Literally hundreds of miniature models were painted in every imaginable design and shapes. Most of the models and dioramas were actually from Japanese Model Clubs!<br />
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Outside the exhibit continues. The newest machines were set out, only barely decommissioned. <br />
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Radar arrays from the Cold War also were set up with diagrams explaining their use in the lakelands of Finland.<br />
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It was another great year at <a href="http://www.anomalycon.com/">Anomaly Con</a>! I was lucky enough to be able to give a number of talks and demonstrations, and attended discussions of punkery, art, and social issues. I did two workshops making cuffs, one was with enthusiastic youth for Mini(on) Con. I also talked my brains out about textile history and industrialization. Turns out, I can yammer on about it, basically uninterrupted, for at least an hour...</div>
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I also has fun vending art instead of my usual cuffs and bustles! Much like my sewing I was able to work while folks watched, which means there was never really much "dead" time. (Is there ever dead time at cons? Are we ever not surrounded by fun folks? Maybe it's just because I carry a flask...)</div>
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And, I made enough money to get some goodies from other artists...</div>
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Prints from <a href="http://www.chazkemp.com/">Chaz Kemp</a>, singer, drummer, fae extraordinaire, and dang good artist! I was sad to see <a href="http://pandoraceltica.com/">Pandora Celtica</a> put on their last performance, but it is always a joy to see those faries!<br />
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Wee comics from local folks - A very creepy horror tale from <a href="http://pigeonbits.tumblr.com/">Melanie Gilman</a> (are you reading <a href="http://www.melaniegillman.com/">As the Crow Flies</a>?) , and the first bits of an ongoing comic from <a href="http://www.studiondr.com/">Dylan Edwards</a> (<a href="http://valleyofthesilksky.tumblr.com/">Read more</a>, it's good!)<br />
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A larger volume from some <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalesOfTheGodHand/">very nice local guys</a>, it promises to be part of a much bigger series just as soon as pesky things like "life" stop getting in the way. I had spoken to them last year about the project, and it was inspiring for me moving forward on my comic.<br /><br />
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And lastly, I was lucky enough to be next to David Malki, and I felt like it was time to replace the <a href="http://wondermark.com/">Wondermark</a> strip which has been hanging on my fridge for 6+ years... I come from a book loving family, this is my life!</div>
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It was a wonderful weekend (as you can see from the two weeks I spent recovering before making this post!) I'm looking forward to next year, and already hatching ideas for more stitchery workshops. Steam on!Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-82444960923566735962016-03-31T10:25:00.002-06:002016-04-07T21:46:10.936-06:00Steampunk How-to - Bustlin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For most Victorian costuming, the top is the tricky bit. Getting a fit that is both true to your body, and true to the style can be daunting. For this project I did a mummy draft in corset to work from for making the pattern - <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/03/steampunk-how-to-mummy-drafting.html">see this post for more</a>!</div>
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The bustle, however, while less technically difficult is still an important element! The most important factor, is to have enough of it... I had no shortage of fabric, and made generous cuts to ensure adequate yardage. </div>
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First, if you are lining the skirt, cut and sew your lining to fit. That is, the lining should seem like just a large straight skirt. If you are not lining (or your lining fabric is a bit weak,) you will need some strips of sturdy fabric or ticking ribbon for holding up the folds.</div>
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Next, you will want to be sure that your fabric is plentiful. For example, I had 20" of waistband to be this part of the skirt, so the top of my skirt was 24". The lining (and distance from waist to just above floor) was 40", so my outer layer was 52" long.</div>
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Thirdly, it is best to hang the skirt up while you create the pleats and ruffs. If you have a helper, wear it while they work. If you have a dress form or mannequin, be sure it is at the right height, and if you plan to have a cage or bustle pillow, put it on! (On the form, not on you.) If all else fails, clip it to a hanger and dangle it above the floor at the right height. You will have trouble getting good folds if you lay the skirt flat.</div>
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Then, start pinning. I start with the seams, pinning my folds through to the lining below. I try to place the folds at fairly steady intervals, working down. It may take some guesswork and re-pinning to get the right amount of lift. Don't forget to leave enough to fold over and hem! After pinning at seams, if you want more folds, mark a line straight down the fabric and pin along it.</div>
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After trying it on, hand stitch each fold. It only takes a few stitches with button or quilting cord to be reasonably sturdy. If you do, in fact, plan to be running from angry mobs of MRAs you may wish to sew a bit extra...</div>
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The finished skirt should have volume and swish! Note that stiffer fabrics will give the best results, particularly if Madam does not wish to wear bustle prosthetics. </div>
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The finished product, in front of the organ, at Anomaly Con 2016. I'll do another post in the future about some of the finishing details. E'ry day I'm Bustlin'!<br />
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On our way down from the Arctic Circle we had to make a few stops! I was on the lookout for sites of archeology and traditional culture, and of course beautiful natural beauty. </div>
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We got all of that, and some learning, at <a href="http://openarch.eu/institutional-members/kierikkikeskuskierikki-stone-age-centre-fi">Kierikki</a>. The site includes a nice museum with interpretive material in English as well as Finnish. There's a mix of general information about Europe in the time period, the probable lives of humans at the time, and actual artifacts from the excavations here.</div>
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And a living history village! A number of reconstructions were built along the river, each one outfitted more or less as we expect they would be thousands of years ago. From the tanning hides and fire pits, to storage pits.<br />
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There were examples of traditional craftwork, using tools from the stone age. Many of these items were made by folks at <a href="http://www.kultuur.ut.ee/en/craft-camp">Estonian Craft Camp</a> as well, the tools were modern but the techniques are unchanged!<br />
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And of course, how could we skip the opportunity for a photo shoot? We need a few more longhaired rockers and we can start our own Scandinavian Metal Band.<br />
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Down by the river was a sunken storage house, for keeping food in summer and winter. In the Neolithic this settlement was on the ocean, and seemed to provide enough food for year-round living without agriculture. Seals seemed to have been an important source of both food and trade materials.<br />
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There was a row of these thatched long houses, often several connected so one could more between them without going outside! It seems like an important consideration in the long dark winters...<br />
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Since these ancient peoples would have also hunted for much of their food there were examples of traps and snares.<br />
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Most were constructed based on a mix of archeological evidence and ethnographic examples. Hunting remains very important to the Finns and Lapps, but more and more as recreation instead of a lifestyle.<br />
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Some traps were a bit cruel, trapping the animal alive. Below you see a circle of snares, and a small fall trap.<br />
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And how about this diabolic looking piece? I'm presuming they have a safety set up on this, as I imagine it would kill a human as readily as any large animal!<br />
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A classic pit trap, complete with spikes in the bottom! Simple, yet effective.</div>
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A very large fall trap. This seemed to be for trapping bears, which have great significance to traditional spiritual practices. Trapping a bear would be extremely dangerous, but also very important.<br />
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And finally, a box trap. The resemblance to a modern "humane" trap is uncanny...<br />
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As with many spots we visited in this part of the country the ground was very wet and spongy. Great growing conditions for many of the native berries, not so great for keeping one's boots dry. Thus, a walkway built above the soft sections of forest.<br />
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The entire area along the river seems to have been occupied in the Neolithic and Early Bronze age. That indentation is a likely house site, and will be excavated in a coming season. Such indentations are common along this section of ground.<br />
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This season's active excavation, complete with grids and sifting bins. Despite the age of the site there is not a terribly thick layer of silt to work through.<br />
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The museum at Kierikki was fascinating and engaging, and the reconstructions are a wonderful touch for the history enthusiast. We sat and had our lunch around a fire, and enjoyed the forest walk. If you're ever in the area I would highly recommend!</div>
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I'm no stranger to pattern drafting, in fact most of my costumes have been a custom creation by necessity! Firstly, to create (or recreate) a specific idea. Secondly, because my measurements don't seem to neatly fit a single size category. However, I have had some struggles with my Victorian creations. I finally pinpointed the issue - the corset. </div>
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Corsets do more than tuck in the waist, they completely change the silhouette of the body. I've always managed to make reasonable adjustments for the differing distances between measure points (bust, waist, etc.) but struggles with sleeve holes and collars. The answer to this, is to make the measurements with a corset on... (duh.)</div>
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So, for the first time, I decided on the cheatyface approach, and got mummified. (Full disclaimer, I was not in fact embalmed.) I got a helper at my job to wrap me up, first with layers of plastic wrap, then with broad masking tape. Lesson one - let the plastic wrap cover far more than the tape, peeling it off the tops of my boobs hurt. A lot. </div>
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I then cut it into pattern sized pieces, as straight as one can manage on layers of tape and cling film. These were measured and traced, then smoothed out for my pattern pieces. </div>
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Next, I prepared the materials. Oh? You thought I just went and bought some fabric? Where's the fun in that!? Why would I buy fabric, when my parents just cleared out all the curtains from a large room? </div>
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Well, I mean, there is all the work that goes into reclaiming the fabric... but that 70s Victorian revival cannot be beat!</div>
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I did the test sewing with some white satin, if it works it becomes the lining. If not, well back to the drawing board! It did need a minor tweak, minor enough to avoid remaking the entire thing. I then used the pieces (notice I'm adding a seam allowance to the fabric, instead of the pattern pieces, this allows me to use the pattern with very different fabrics that might require a different allowance.) to cut my finals. </div>
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Voila! It fit on the first try! Now onto sleeves... and skirt... and bustle... oh my. My consensus on the Mummy method? 10/10 - Would wrap again! (Stay tuned for more post about the finished product...Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-11925338618288151462016-03-11T20:40:00.000-07:002016-03-11T20:40:12.211-07:00Spring Soup - Herbal Cold Remedy<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's spring time in the Rockies, which means 70 degrees in the city, raging blizzards in the mountains, and wind every afternoon. It also means it's the last round of illnesses floating around to catch the ill prepared victim... (This week it's Me and Mr. Crafty.)</div>
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So, I did what any good hedgewitch would - I went to the garden! Firstly, because it needs doing. It's tradition in our family to plant peas and radishes on St. Paddy's Day, but with the climate shifting I'm trying a week early this year. Thus, the beds must be turned! </div>
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However, in my digging I discovered that I had missed a few carrots in the final harvest (Including that white one! It might be the biggest I've ever grown!? How?!) Which means that I can create the perfect remedy - soup. There's a reason that folk medicine around the world doses soups out for the common cold, hydration, warmth, salt, and herby goodness. Not to mention that it's tasty.<br />
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And so, my March harvest for soup included Dandelion greens and root, carrots (even a little sprig of greens!), leek, chives, and sage. Not pictured are the two non-homegrown ingredients - chicken and ginger root. A nice balance of nutrition, fuel for the body, and herbs to stimulate the immune system. Other good herbs that might be overwintering nicely include thyme, garlic, hyssop, oregano, yarrow, and lemon balm.<br />
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Why no noodles? Not needed, for me at least. I do recommend noodles over most other starches, however. Simple starches like potatoes and rice will spike the blood sugar which does not encourage good immune function. On that note, Orange juice is great for staving off sicknesses, but once you're sick try an herbal source of the C, like rosehips or nettles, to avoid the high sugar content of juice.<br />
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There you go, fresh foods for natural healing! It should be pointed out that our ancestors did not, as one might expect, struggle for food the most during the cold of winter. It would be the early spring that was toughest, when the stores were depleted but most crops were not yet thriving. Thus, very early wild foods like Dandelion, Arugula, Asparagus, and the like would be important forage in the spring!<br />
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It may be no instant cure, but I certainly feel better after a day in the sunshine and a nice bowl of hot soup! What's your favorite spring food?<br />
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After our time in <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/search?q=estonia">Estonia</a> we returned to Finland, and ventured into the wild north. A Ferry and an overnight train dropped us at the Arctic Circle, with clear waters and fresh air... and a million mosquitos.</div>
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Finland is truly lake country, in our driving down the length of it we spent most of the time in view of a body of water, or crossing over one. The hilly countrysides simply lift one up high enough to see farther, and spot more lakes.</div>
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There were a number of small cabins and campsites, it seems the Finns enjoy this lovely nature as much as we did!<br />
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And of course, the wild life! After eating a fair bit of Reindeer in Lappish cuisine we encountered this fellow jogging down the road. It seems that these guys are not as jumpy as the Mule Deer of Colorado, as the locals were willing to weave around them like slow moving vehicles.<br />
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We tried not to be too distracted by stopping at every lovely site, as we were headed to the Bronze Age! (That'll be the next post, gentle readers.)Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-36077225350233976532016-03-01T10:29:00.000-07:002016-03-01T10:29:15.334-07:00WIP - Handspun Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I've been spinning and dying fiber for almost ten years now! Which means I've gather a whole lot of small skeins, leftover balls, and other sundry bits of handspun yarn. It's been given it's own special bin, and it was starting to overflow. Handspun is precious, yaknow?<br />
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So I've been making granny squares with the leftovers! It's a perfect way to use it up - I can simply use different sized hooks for different weights of yarn, I make the largest square that I can from a given skein of yarn, and the extras become mixed color squares as granny intended.<br />
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So far I have worked thru about half the bin. I have observed that I have a lot of purple, blue, and green yarns. I like nice chunky yarns, but some have been thin enough that I decided to ply them before crocheting! I've got a variety of sizes, and I'm looking forward to laying them all out to piece together...<br />
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Strangely enough, the bin is still over full... Hooray for "scrap" yarn!Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-11386274321240318692016-02-23T12:34:00.001-07:002016-02-23T12:34:50.792-07:00Estonian Craft Camp - Wood Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On our third day of workshops Mr. Crafty and I made bent wood boxes! This is a bit far from my usual fiber arts experience, there was splinters, saws, and maybe a tinsy bit of blood...</div>
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Our instructor usual teaches week-long classes. And thus he often starts with planing the wood from raw planks and using goose feathers for stitching. He explained the process, which involves stripping the fluff and soaking the stems until soft, but we did not have enough time for such an involved method.</div>
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Instead we had planks precut, soaked overnight, and thin enough to bend with just soaking (as opposed to steaming.) In the background are pine roots, dug in the spring. We stripped the bark and split them, some were several feet long! Having been soaked as well they were soft and supple.<br />
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The strips are wrapped and clipped, holes drilled, and stitched. The stitching process involves splitting the root a second time and drawing it through from behind. The result is a look like split stitch in embroidery. Pictured here are two boxes and two lids, Me and Mr.'s.<br />
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Here's where the photos become sparse as I was working frantically to finish the box that day. But, after making the sides we marked on planks the outline of bottom and top. The bottom sits entirely inside the ring of bent wood. The top, however, overhangs the side and so had to be cut down with a chisel. (This is where the blood happened...)<br />
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The entire box is free of metal fasteners, the lids were held on with small pegs whittled down from wood slivers. The end product is still sturdy and well fitted. After the sides dried they drew in and hugged the lid and bottom even tighter!<br />
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I had enough time after completing mine (and waiting for Mr. Crafty) to add some decoration. The teacher had a wonderful pyrography tool, made in Soviet times and therefore with no temperature limit. I was able to turn it up rather hot and burn quickly and efficiently. I am considering hacking my burning tool...<br />
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Here's all the workshop participants! Even using the same materials we all managed to add our own flair in shapes and details to the box. The box came home with me filled with stones from our trip, and now holds ritual items and special artifacts. I would love to make more! It was a reasonably challenging project for a woodworking newb, but not brutally difficult.<br />
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Check out my other projects from Craft Camp - <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/08/craft-camp-bone-carving.html">Bone Carving</a> & <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/09/estonian-craft-camp-mulgi-embroidery.html">Mulgi Embroidery.</a><br />
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Do you want in on this awesomeness? Registration for <a href="http://www.kultuur.ut.ee/en/craft-camp">Estonian Craft Camp</a> 2016 is open!<br />
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Just when I thought I had shown you all how lovely the <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/01/estonian-craft-camp-site-oluvestre.html">Manor Grounds</a> at <a href="http://www.kultuur.ut.ee/en/craft-camp">Craft Camp</a> were... I found some more breathtaking pictures!<br />
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Those are our dorms, at the end of a tree-lined avenue.<br />
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It's an Agriculture study spot, so of course there are bees!<br />
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And this friendly dude, who has a hidden hole behind him, perfect for small woodland critters and adventurous druids.<br />
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We had classes in this building, and therefore spent every day walking around this amazing little pond.<br />
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I cannot stress to you, gentle reader, how amazing this site is! I would be tempted to do<a href="http://www.kultuur.ut.ee/en/craft-camp"> Craft Camp </a>again for the grounds alone!<br />
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My posts about our projects are <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/09/estonian-craft-camp-mulgi-embroidery.html">here</a> and <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/08/craft-camp-bone-carving.html">here</a>.Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-80412157997213225882016-02-15T19:03:00.001-07:002016-02-15T19:03:50.361-07:00Be Mine, Crafty Valentine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy half-priced candy day! I hope all my lovely readers enjoyed their day of flirtatious frivolity (Or grump, as you prefer.) With all my Valentine cards delivered I can now them share with you, so here's the highlights from this year's collection of very punny crafting cards.</div>
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Because we all know, a crafter's first love is the fiber! (Or string, or paper, or wood, or whatever we made things from...) Happy V-Day!Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-80241341867599252292016-02-11T10:55:00.003-07:002016-02-11T10:55:45.937-07:00Estonian Travels - Tallinn Hansa Festival<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After traipsing about the countryside, we returned to Tallinn for the Hansa Festival. </div>
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Like any other sort of Ren Fest, except in a real medieval town square with castle spires and stone cathedrals everywhere. So nothing like a typical American Ren Fest.</div>
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This section of castle towers and fortified wall is from one of the oldest periods of walling off Tallinn. (Each version expanded outwards.) Situated on the tallest part of the hill it a a bit of a walk to get up to from the outside.<br />
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Ready for pouring boiling oil...<br />
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It was quite a steep walk on the inside too! These old winding streets curve in narrow doorways and look down on the roofs of buildings below.<br />
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Where does this lead to? (My gaming experience both urges me to explore every alleyway, and sees that this is the perfect place for an ambush!)<br />
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Still above most of the roofs, but not all! There are 15 churches in Olde Town, all at least 100 years old.</div>
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However the realistic and authentic the Festival, there's always a few performers that are just for fun!<br />
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There was also a handicraft market with a mix of very ancient techniques and modern art pieces. Look at all the different mitten patterns!<br />
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Forged goodies, just perfect for your castle. To be fair, many folk here do live in castles...<br />
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A variety of wooden goods were available. The crafters had come from many places - most were Estonian, but one of the woodcarvers was Sami, a spinner was Lithuanian, a jewelry maker from Latvia, there was even folk from Hungary! To be fair, in Europe those distances aren't so far - Estonia is about a quarter the size of Colorado.<br />
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Dancers preparing for an old courtly dance, with live musicians! A variety of performers shared the stage all day.<br />
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The hunter's wares. It took a mighty bit of willpower (and a reminder of the trouble with customs) to avoid buying everything here!<br />
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Because of the Festival there was a stage in the Town Square, but there is a Medieval restaurant (which only features authentic cuisine!) that has a permanent fixture in the streets. Musicians in period dress and instruments performed here as well.<br />
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After enjoying all the outside options we then went inside, and still found plenty of rather historic sights. Like these painted 13th c. beams in the Art gallery.<br />
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Or the lovely arched pillars of a <strike>former dungeon</strike> cellar at "No Reception" - a hip place to have a beer!<br />
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One need not attend the <a href="http://www.folkart.ee/eng/tallinn-medieval-days">Medieval Days</a> to see the rich history of Tallinn, but it sure is fun!<br />
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While driving back to Tallinn for our final night in Estonia we stopped for a <a href="https://www.visitestonia.com/en/padise-manor-restaurant">supper </a>in a small town on the back road. From an 18th c. Manor house we had a lovely meal and watched the (slowly!) setting sun across the grounds. </div>
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Turns out it's the <a href="https://www.visitestonia.com/en/padise-monastery">Padise Monastery</a>, historic and large!</div>
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Then, of course, we went exploring. That's what ruins are for!<br />
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Around front, near the road, was the remains of a defensive wall. It is much later than the rest of the structures, as the main building had been a monastery.<br />
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The monastery had been crumbling and partially dismantled until the turn of the century when it was decided to rebuild it. It's hard to tell what is original stonework and what was done by amature history enthusiest. The whole thing had lots of scaffolding to make us doubters feel safer.<br />
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The courtyard, one can see lines where there had been floors stretching across the gap.<br />
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It was dark inside, lit about how it would have been in the Medieval ages. Some windows up high to let in the setting sun. That and a lighter, our modern candle.<br />
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Stairs winding up to the highest tower. Very steep, well worn, not ADA compliant. I watched a drunk Russian stick his malt liquor in his pockets to help haul up his mother in law. Nice folks though, they took this picture of us!<br />
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Inside the old chapel had been fully restored, there was even a small bleacher of seating for events. It looks like people get married here, which would be frankly quite magical!<br />
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As far as randomly stumbling across a cool stop, this was probably our favorite in Estonia! It was a wonderful meal, and a very neat little jaunt into the Monastery. There's also a little gift shop, but one would have to be there earlier in the day. If you're on Rd. 17 to Tallinn, be sure to stop here!Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-41100958479725839282016-02-04T09:54:00.001-07:002016-02-04T09:54:23.115-07:00Kickstarter - Almost there! Readers, as many of you know I have spent the last year launching and updating a webcomic - <a href="http://rootandbranchcomic.com/">Root & Branch</a>. (Click the link and go read it!)<br />
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It follows the story of a young Elf setting out on a journey of discovery to fulfill a secret quest. Last year I completed 116 pages of story, and it's <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855336749/root-and-branch-book-1-webcomic-graphic-novel">ready to publish in print</a>!<br />
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This means that it includes not only the same story pages from the <a href="http://rootandbranchcomic.com/">Website</a>, but also extra art for chapter covers. Not to mention the book cover!<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855336749/root-and-branch-book-1-webcomic-graphic-novel">We're about 80% funded</a> (woohoo!) and with only six days to get that last fifth we need your help! In fact, I've created a Stretch Goal to encourage folks - Adult Coloring Pages. That's right, if we can not only meet the $2000 goal but shatter it and reach $3000 then all the backers will get coloring pages added to their rewards!<br />
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There's other neat rewards available, besides the book (which is going to be AWESOME!) One could get lovely art prints, a cameo appearance in the story, or even a hand sewn tabard!<br />
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If you cannot back <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855336749/root-and-branch-book-1-webcomic-graphic-novel">the project</a> (Click that linky right there,) please share with folks you know! Together we can make this thing!<br />
<br />Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-67449431070001381412016-02-02T14:57:00.000-07:002016-02-02T14:57:12.986-07:00Estonian Travels - Ungru ManorRight outside of the <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/01/estonian-travels-kiltsi-airbase.html">Kiltsi Airbase</a>, just a short jaunt from <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/01/haapsalu-estonia-castle-by-sea.html">Haapsalu</a>, is the crumbling remains of an opulent manor with a strange history - Ungru Manor. (Lindenhof)<br />
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The manor land was gifted from a Swedish king to a German aristocrat in 1629, and it remained a German vacation home until the modern era. The early buildings, which are now gone, were considered unremarkable. However, the garden was said to be the most beautiful in Estonia. Presumably any vestige of said garden was destroyed with the construction of the airbase.<br />
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The curious story of this house begins in the late 18th century. The son of the Count Sternberg, Edwald Ungern-Sternberg, inherited the land. He had been to the famous castle at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meersburg_Castle">Meersberg</a>, and fallen in love with the daughter there. She loved her home and did not wish to leave, so he promised to build a replica for her at Ungru.<br />
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Construction began in 1893 and continued for a few years. When it was nearly complete word arrived from Germany that the young lady had died. Finishing work on the interior continued for years, then in 1908 the Count died on a trip to St. Petersburg. He was brought back to the Manor and spent a single night in the house, as a corpse.<br />
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The Manor was more or less abandoned. It was looted in both World Wars, more heavily in the first, and then by the Soviet occupation. In fact, the local folk began systematically dismantling it for building materials after all the valuables had been pulled out.<br />
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A local family, now the owner of the land, has been looking after it. THey are attempting to preserve it for historic and tourism value, and prevent further damage.<br />
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The exquisitely detailed walls were hauntingly empty, memories of the opulence that they must have held.<br />
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Nature had pretty well taken back the site. The floorboards were long gone and plants carpeted the rooms and halls. If there had been a cellar level it was long since filled in.<br />
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Folk has left graffiti and etched marks in the stone. A large percentage of the marks were Cyrillic, and not all of them old enough to be Soviet era. There is still a difficult relationship between Estonians and Russian transplants.<br />
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I have never been to the castle in Meersburg, but Mr. Crafty assures me that it is much larger! There are, however, many architectural elements that are copied from the castle.<br />
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From here we turned back towards Tallinn, but this would not be the last set of ruins we explored that day!<br />
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Officially it is closed, and one is supposed to check in the the Estonian military before entering! We simply left a detailed note with our rental car parked outside the gate. Mostly to avoid the expense of the phone call...<br />
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There is a good reason for such caution, the buildings are the finest in Soviet architecture (i.e. they were thrown up quickly with sub-par materials.) Thus, the occasional collapse makes this a slightly risky venture.<br />
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Look at that lovely map! The good ol' CCCP...<br />
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The offices and barracks in this building may have once been rather nice, the remains of patterned wallpaper and floor tiles remained.<br />
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The entire area had been well graffitied, and the site of some drunken benders (judging by the garbage left behind.) We were far from the first to poke around in these abandoned spaces.<br />
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A hobbit hole? No! These are large bunkers, for 50s-60s era fighter planes. The bumps are intended to both camouflage and protect the planes within. However, since Estonia is about as hilly as Kansas they had to make artificial bumps which would be rather obvious. Not to mention the miles of runway...<br />
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From the back of each bunker extended a small mechanics room which exited into the forest which had sprung up on the untilled land.<br />
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Many such spaces appeared to have been the temporary homes of folks with heavy drinking habits.<br />
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Ammunition bunkers, a few hundred yards from the plane bunkers. These were conceivably more hidden, but still connected by a net of obvious roads.<br />
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Nature was doing a good job of taking back her space, growing up and over the man-made structures.<br />
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There was a profusion of herbs and fruits, and I did pick some. However, the Soviets notably dumped large quantities of chemicals while pulling out to prevent their use by other parties. I wouldn't source too much of my diet from this potentially tainted ground until it's had a few more years to clear out. Nature is good at that.<br />
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The bunkers were situated in semi-circles, with four in each set. There were dozens of sets and we had only time to explore two or three.<br />
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It turns out that we were not the only ones ignoring the closure. As we walked around there were several people driving the old runways, and it appears that impromptu drag races and rallies were held here. Several spots had spray painted marks for driving tracks.<br />
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It was, in fact, a rather lovely afternoon. The sun and breeze was pleasant, the birds and bees had returned to the area. Alas, although the sun appears to be high noon in this shot it was in fact late afternoon, and we had driving to do!<br />
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Oh look! Just when you thought you were off the base, here's a machine gun position to wave good-bye.<br />
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More post to come, we are almost the entire way thru Estonia! Then, it's back to Finland for the final leg of our trip. (We are already planning a trip for this year, whew...)Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-54687879555843122982016-01-28T13:37:00.001-07:002016-01-28T13:37:53.326-07:00Ace of Lace - Rockstar KnittingWhile in Tallinn we naturally found a good bar, one with a long beer list. (We are always wanting to try new beers wherever we go, and Estonia had a remarkably thriving brewing scene!) The waitress saw me knitting, and fetched a small post card. "My friend, he owns clubs, and he knits. You should go see his knitting."<br />
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Now, I am a lover of the fiber arts, and will vehemently defend their title as ARTS as well as crafts. But I was a bit surprised, a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aceoflacegallery/">gallery of knitting</a>? Not a museum with traditional patterns and ethnographic pieces?<br />
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We found the building (13th c. and still looking good!), and wound up narrow steps to the gallery space. What should meet my eyes but huge round mandalas of lace - Niebling Shawls pinned out on black velvet.<br />
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And what, pray tell, is a Niebling? <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/herbert-niebling">In knitting circles</a> the name is fairly well known, they are challenging patterns and represent a considerable investment of time and yarn. The man (yes, a man!) behind the patterns is less well known.<br />
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Herbert R. Niebling (1903-1966) was a German textile designer with an interest in mathematics. The round shawls he is best known for are excellent examples of mathematical growth structures. Each section is knit in the round with a set number of repeats, then a row or two are knit with a considerable number of increases, and the next section will either have 2-4 times the number of repeats, or a repeated pattern that is 2x-4x larger. Thus, sections grow and expand organically.<br />
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The variety of motifs is impressive, from common lace leaf patterns to detailed realistic shapes and geometric designs. Many of the motifs can be found in older knitting patterns, and represent a number of ethnographic sources, but some may have been invented by Niebling himself. That is, however impossible to know, as patterns were rarely written down, and the exact date of an object can be difficult to judge!<br />
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Which is the other neat thing about Niebling, he created a system of charting stitches that is now almost universal. One could, without speaking a word of German, <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=niebling">pick up an old pattern</a> and knit it, assuming one has been trained in modern knitting charts (or has Google.)<br />
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I have seen a number of Niebling shawls in person, both on the needles and on the back. Even knit in very small yarn and needles they tend to be large and impressive textiles! With a heavier yarn and appropriate gauge of needle the doilies become massive bed covers.<br />
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However, this exhibit was perhaps the finest lace work I've ever seen. These pieces are much easier to appreciate when blocked wide and seen clearly against a backdrop. Even the non-crafting Mr. Crafty was impressed by the images and designs.<br />
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And the second artistry of these is the blocking! Not only were they perfect circles with each point carefully stretched and pinned, but the sway and flow of stitches was carefully arranged. The leaves and flowers tilted carefully, while the in-between stitches were stretched or compressed to allow the entire piece to lay perfectly flat.<br />
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I'm going to take a brief moment to remind you, gentle reader, that both the master pattern maker and the skilled knitter here are not your grandmother. In fact, they are both men. So if anyone gives you any bullshit about knitting being a strictly feminine pastime, after you're done lecturing them about medieval knitting guilds, push their face in this and tell them to *redacted*<br />
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The pieces ranged from large mandalas, about 4 ft. across, to smaller doilies perhaps only 1 ft. wide.<br />
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Here we see the beginnings of a shawl, in fine estonian wool, with wine corks as stitch savers. I mentioned that this guy owned a rock club, right?<br />
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A very worthwhile <a href="http://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/see-do/sightseeing/pid-179032/ace-of-lace-gallery">experience in Tallinn</a>! Get a beer at Hopster and then run over and drop a few euros on this gallery, it's well worth it! Even if you're not a stitching enthusiast.Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-16884545273252232812016-01-21T17:25:00.002-07:002016-01-21T17:25:48.458-07:00Haapsalu Estonia - Castle by the Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Right in the center, looking out on the old town center from above, is an old bishopric and cathedral. Wandering through the extensive grounds are a variety of walls and buildings, of various ages, and in differing states of repair.<br />
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The main building hosts a small restaurant, medieval games, and a museum. Artisan shops with folk doing demos are also available, but time restrained us.<br />
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From old defensive positions - to a modern stage! The sprawling grounds are a considerable tourist attraction, with good reason.<br />
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Old moat ditches, from this wall one could look down on the town, and out to sea!<br />
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You think this is my last post about a random old castle ruins? It's not! Hooray for traveling...</div>
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It wound through old forest and along pastures and fields. On such a small island it was amazing to find places so hidden and wild! We were encouraged, with informational signs, to honor Tenn - the Forest Father and Mother Earth at each stop.<br />
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First was the meeting of Seven Roads, an ancient offering stone where small favors are left for the Forest Father.<br />
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To make a request of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukko">Uku</a>, the thunder god of the Finnic peoples, one hits the small stone on the larger. It's suggested not to make wishes for one's self, but for others.<br />
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The road carried on, winding through the woods. We passed a healing rock, which did not seem to want a photo taken. There, a strange red moss grows there that grows nowhere else on the island. Healing rites are done and items and water are brought to the stone.<br />
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The last stone we visited was Lalli Slide Rock, one of several such stones in Estonia. It is suggested that one make wishes for any new endeavors, or for a safe childbirth.<br />
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Ready, set, weeeeeeee!<br />
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We won't tell our wishes, then it won't come true!<br />
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More of the lovely traditional architecture, the path snuck behind small farmsteads and around the edges of of the fields.<br />
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Our last visit of the day was a different type of sacred stones, an ancient burial ground. The oldest artifacts date to the 1st-2nd century, the oldest burial dates to the 5th. Interestingly, the site was used several times over several hundred years, with each burial being slightly different as the culture changed. We paid our respects and enjoyed the peaceful woods.<br />
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Muhu Island was a fascinating place, the local culture has several distinct features that result from sea trade and cultural contact. But it has held fast to many old traditional practices. It was the site of the last resistance to <a href="http://www.exploguide.com/explo/muhu-stronghold-saaremaa-muhu-islands">Crusaders from western Europe</a>, and I think the folk there have not forgotten.<br />
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For more from our Estonian travels, here's the first post on <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/01/muhu-island-fishermen-and-twilight.html">Muhu Island</a>, <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/09/old-towne-tallinn-estonia-mindfully.html">Tallin </a>- the capital and medieval fortress, <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/10/scandinavian-travels-tartu-estonia.html">Tartu - the college town</a>, and <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2015/10/scandinavian-travels-viljandi-castle.html">Villjandi - a large castle and a small town</a>. Also, <a href="http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/2016/01/estonian-craft-camp-site-oluvestre.html">Oluvestre manor</a> - the host of <a href="http://www.kultuur.ut.ee/en/craft-camp/about">Craft Camp</a>.Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16564143355782352075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122520492398709610.post-42360602712718607462016-01-17T13:47:00.001-07:002016-01-17T13:47:43.887-07:00Kickstarter - Root & Branch - Make that Thing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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