Judith Proctor's Journal

For some reason, all these videos are really relaxing to watch.  Enjoy!

 I found this fascinating, so some of you may too.  How to make your own linen thread from scratch - a delightful gentleman (who used to work i the linen industry and now helping at a heritage centre, shows the entire process from seed to fibre.  Pleased to say that I already knew what 'scutching' meant - I'll bet a fiver to the charity of your choice that no one else knows the possible connection between scutching and sword dancing... (it's only a possible connection, but has a little bit of plausibility)


Now, to spin your flax. Because flax has a very long staple, it needs less twist than wool, so the lady here is using her spindle in a way I haven't seen before.


and, finally, another lady weaving a linen tea towel (very restful to watch)


Modern linen production (which is also quite interesting to watch)