Kennings and Lace

We have been studying the middle ages in history, and so I got the bright idea to have the kids write Kennings--a type of Anglo-Saxon inspired poetry, and then write the final copy on some 'parchment' or tea stained paper. We used dip pens and illuminated the first letters of the two poems. Here are mine.

I also made non-alcoholic mead to share with the kids. It's basically 1 part honey to 8 parts water with a few spices and raisins thrown in for good measure. I sort of want to play around with the 'loaded' version, but I can't find a small enough recipe. I am so bad sometimes...

I've been wanting to show you the lace I have been crocheting for the hem of the fancy nightgown I'm making. I never thought I'd get so into fillet crochet, but I find the medium fascinating and full of potential. Nerd doilies? Why not!

I plan to start working on a baby surprise jacket for Beth's coming niece or nephew--I have two other babies that I'm planning to welcome into the world with knitting, so I've got my needles full! Oh, I'm also trying to finish off a cross stitch that will be a wedding present. Why is December coming up so fast?