Yesterday was the day of my Viking Yule Feast. We had a great time, and the food and drink was well received. We ended up being 15 people, some from friends the village, some from the viking group, and of course my family. more »
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Aug
29
This winter, I’m hosting a Julebord (Yule Feast) in our home, and I want it to be as close as possible to historically correct for the Viking Age and the Trøndelag region in Norway. I’m inviting everyone who wants to come, but I need to know well in advance. Period dress would be fun, but isn’t required. If you’ve got recipes that might be suitable in addition or in stead of these, let me know. I might have to replace some of these, if I can’t get hold of them. So if you’ve got any ideas, please tell me.
Thanks to Dan Schneider and the others at AUTHENTIC VIKING FOOD on Facebook, but most of all to Sunniva, for all the help. Sunniva’s writing a book on Viking Age food, which I’m waiting for with great excitement.
| DATE | January 14 2012 |
| TIME | 12:00-18:00 |
| PLACE | Our house in Soknedal, Norway (Click here for a map) |
Note! I can NOT take in overnight guests this time, but there are establishments that aren’t too far away. If you need to stay the night somewhere, let me know, and I’ll help you find somewhere to stay.
I advice you to arrive hungry!
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Jun
26
Yesterday I went to Trondheim Vikingmarked and had a great time, but I thought I’d share what I had done to my hair before going. On Thursday evening a friend and her soon to be 18 year old daughter helped me braid my entire hair into 80+ braids.
I know I look weird here, but I don’t mind the variation in thickness and location. Although my friend said I looked like I’d escaped from an asylum. We almost laughed ourselves silly over that. more »
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Jun
09
I was at home today, because I had a doctor’s appointment. I thought I’d get a few other things done as well, but it turned out to be less than I thought. I managed to alter one t-shirt and make a short video for YouTube. Just to show that I’m still alive.
I got an email saying the Viking dresses are finished, and in the mail. That’s very good news. But I doubt I’ll have time to have someone make ribbons for the surcote, get them to me and for me to sew them on. So I might have to go without this time. The reason I’ve waited for the dresses, is that I don’t know how long the ribbons need to be. A friend of mine has offered to make them, so I’ll contact her as soon as I know.
As for the doctor’s appointment, I’m still on 20 % sick leave until mid August. I might have to increase to 30 % when the semester starts. It’s the busiest time of the year. I also got him to apply for dispensation for my meds, regarding a moped driver’s license. Since I turned 20 before 2005, I’m eligible to get it without taking a test.
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Jun
09
I’m counting down towards the first fair this year. It’s Trondheim Vikingmarked. I’m no where near done with everything that needs doing. I haven’t received the two dresses yet, I won’t have time to sew trim on the over dress, I’ve made some amulet bags, but I haven’t started on the rune amulets. I’ve got a list of test subjects for readings and herbal advice, but I really need to get going on that as well.
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Oct
27
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m making two costumes during the next year or so. I’m making one Viking Age costume and one 14th century costume. Here’s the fabric I’ll be needing:
- 16 meters of uncoloured, lightly bleached linen
- 4 meters of thin, yellow wool
- 12 meters of thin, green wool
- 12 meters of thin, madder red wool
- 3 meters of thicker, green wool or frieze
- 4 meters of thicker, madder red wool or frieze
- 8 meters of thicker, woad/indigo blue wool or frieze
In addition to this, I’ll need:
- fabric and tassels for a 14th century bag
- embroidery thread in three colours for the table cloth I’m going to use for the fairs
- white or cream linen thread
- wool thread in the mentioned colours
- leather for two pairs of shoes, a money pouch and a Viking period bag
- lots of yarn for a shawl, mittens, another pair of socks, and for card woven ribbons for decoration
- fur for a hat, linings and decorations
- broaches, buckles, hair ornaments, period scissors/knife and keys.
I’ll probably need more stuff, but that’s what I can think of at the moment. I’m going for the middle class look, so I’m skipping the strap dress for the Viking Age costume. Before you protest on my choice of colours, my theory is that the women
who had the knowledge and ability to grow the herbs to dye the fabric,
and to weave their own fabric, could do so and not have to pay for
expensive fabric made by others. The same goes for the ribbons. When it comes t the embellished cape of the Völve, I imagine she could have been given various items for her services. I am basing these outfits on old manuscripts (for example Codex Manesse and the Hardenberg Codex) and archaeological finds, not the fantasies of someone with a website.
I’m looking for an archaeologist to verify my costume choices, so if you know of one with extensive knowledge about clothes in the 10th and 14th century, let me know.
The Viking Age Costume will be:
- A hand sewn, cream or natural white, linen shift. It will be shorter, the neckline will be wider, and the arms shorter than the rest of the clothes.(sketch)
- A hand sewn, Madder red, ankle length dress made from thin wool with two side panels in the same colour.(sketch)
- For summer: A hand sewn, green, over dress made from thin wool with two side panels in the same color and decorated with card woven ribbons. This one will go down to the middle of my lower leg.(sketch)
- For summer: Ankle socks made with naalebinding from grey wool yarn.(picture)
- For winter: A hand sewn, Woad blue, over dress made from thicker wool with two side panels
in the same colour and decorated with card woven ribbons. This one will
also go down to the middle of my lower leg.(sketch) - For winter: Knee length hoses (stockings) made with naalebinding from Madder red, wool yarn with braided ribbons for tying them on.
- A coat made from Madder red frieze.(sketch)
- A hand sewn, Woad blue cape/cloak with Madder red lining and a Rabbit fur edge, made from frieze (for the Völve outfit).(sketch)
- A shawl made with naalebinding.
- A hand sewn, fur hat.
- Mittens made with naalebinding from Madder red, wool yarn.
- A card woven belt to go on top of the dress (under the over dress).
- Period leather shoes (summer and winter)
- A broach, three clasps.
- A thick leather clasp for my hair.
- A leather pouch, a leather belt bag, a pair of period scissors or a period knife, and period keys to wear on the belt.
- A wooden staff decorated with runes (for the Völve outfit).
- A beaded necklace (for the Völve outfit).
The 14th Century Costume will be:
- A hand sewn, cream or natural white, linen shift. It will be shorter,
the neckline will be wider, and the arms shorter than the rest of the
clothes. (sketch) - A hand sewn, green, floor length (neck to floor + 20 cm) dress with a tighter fit made from thin wool with two side panels in the same colour and lined with thin, Madder red wool. The sleeves will have 5 buttons each, and card woven ribbons on the edge.(sketch)
- A hand sewn, yellow, sleeveless, over dress made from thin wool with two
side panels in the same colour.
This one will be wider than the dress and also go down beyond floor length. It will be lined with Woad blue, thin wool.(sketch) - Knee length hoses (stockings) made with naalebinding from light green, wool yarn with braided ribbons for tying them on.(sketch)
- A thin, cream/natural white, linen scarf for the hair.(sketch)
- A semi-circle cape/cloak without shoulder seams made from green frieze and lined with fur or wool.(sketch)
- Period leather shoes(sketch)
- 1 broach and 2 clasps.(sketch)
- An embroidered belt bag with tassels.(sketch)
- A card woven, knee length belt to go on top of the dress (under the over dress).(sketch)
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Jul
09
My summer vacation has started. It actually started about 30 minutes ago. Right now I’m waiting for the train home.
Now that I’ll have more time to do what I want, and not only what I should. I hope to be able to finish a few things. This is of course in addition to being a mom, a wife, the housework and just enjoying the free time.
I hope to get the soil delivered this weekend, so that I can get the plants in the ground before we leave for a short trip to Östersund in Sweden.
I also hope to get started on working up a proper supply for my shop. I need it for the fairs next year.
Last but not least, I hope to get started on my Viking costume and tent. But that depends on how many orders I get this summer.
Have a great summer everyone! I intend to 
