What's in a name? Cliabh, Scull and Kishie
These are Scottish names for types of baskets. Some of my ancestors came from northern Scotland and from Orkney, which has an ancient...
Its Basket Material Gathering Time
Autumn is a perfect time to collect your basket making materials. Grapes and fruit trees are being pruned, grasses are being trimmed and...
Birthday Unicorns or is it an Alicorn?
Ah its birthday time again at Shipwrights Cottage. Hand sewing and designing toys for children is a wonderful thing. So far this year...
