Zoe G she/her
@zoegr.bsky.social
British fibre witch - Crochet, Weaving, Spinning. Mom to an adult spoonie. Etsy shop - AislingBeatha.
Left Left Left!
Left Left Left!
Another scarf finished and off the loom.
All handspun yarn. The cream colour was dyed with lichen and the darker blend is the "Bournville" fibre blend from @secondcityyarns
This will be available for sale on Saturday at Yarnies at the Flaxmill on the table for the Shrewsbury guild
All handspun yarn. The cream colour was dyed with lichen and the darker blend is the "Bournville" fibre blend from @secondcityyarns
This will be available for sale on Saturday at Yarnies at the Flaxmill on the table for the Shrewsbury guild
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Another scarf finished and off the loom.
All handspun yarn. The cream colour was dyed with lichen and the darker blend is the "Bournville" fibre blend from @secondcityyarns
This will be available for sale on Saturday at Yarnies at the Flaxmill on the table for the Shrewsbury guild
All handspun yarn. The cream colour was dyed with lichen and the darker blend is the "Bournville" fibre blend from @secondcityyarns
This will be available for sale on Saturday at Yarnies at the Flaxmill on the table for the Shrewsbury guild
Apple scraps Vinegar underway. It's going slower than the last batch because the house is cooler, but that's ok, I have the first batch bottled up and ready to use. Basic instructions in alt text.
#AppleVinegar #Preserving #DIYVinegar
#FoodWaste #AppleScraps
#AppleVinegar #Preserving #DIYVinegar
#FoodWaste #AppleScraps
December 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Apple scraps Vinegar underway. It's going slower than the last batch because the house is cooler, but that's ok, I have the first batch bottled up and ready to use. Basic instructions in alt text.
#AppleVinegar #Preserving #DIYVinegar
#FoodWaste #AppleScraps
#AppleVinegar #Preserving #DIYVinegar
#FoodWaste #AppleScraps
Woven a simple scarf over the last couple of days using handspun, hand dyed wool and alpaca.
Will be on sale at #YarniesAtTheFlaxmill in #Shrewsbury on Saturday on the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers table.
#Weaving #Scarf #WovenScarf #HandWeaving #HandSpun #HandDyed
Will be on sale at #YarniesAtTheFlaxmill in #Shrewsbury on Saturday on the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers table.
#Weaving #Scarf #WovenScarf #HandWeaving #HandSpun #HandDyed
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Woven a simple scarf over the last couple of days using handspun, hand dyed wool and alpaca.
Will be on sale at #YarniesAtTheFlaxmill in #Shrewsbury on Saturday on the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers table.
#Weaving #Scarf #WovenScarf #HandWeaving #HandSpun #HandDyed
Will be on sale at #YarniesAtTheFlaxmill in #Shrewsbury on Saturday on the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers table.
#Weaving #Scarf #WovenScarf #HandWeaving #HandSpun #HandDyed
Day 5 & 6 of the Bonne Maman advent calendar. Pineapple jam with rum and vanilla followed by Redcurrant and Raspberry jelly.
#AdventCalendar #BonneMaman #Jam #Jelly
#AdventCalendar #BonneMaman #Jam #Jelly
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Day 5 & 6 of the Bonne Maman advent calendar. Pineapple jam with rum and vanilla followed by Redcurrant and Raspberry jelly.
#AdventCalendar #BonneMaman #Jam #Jelly
#AdventCalendar #BonneMaman #Jam #Jelly
I have finally finished the sontag shawl I have been working on for the last couple of months. I soaked it and now it is blocking. Given how dense this knitting is I expect it to take a few days to dry. Pattern from natural state knits
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I have finally finished the sontag shawl I have been working on for the last couple of months. I soaked it and now it is blocking. Given how dense this knitting is I expect it to take a few days to dry. Pattern from natural state knits
Days 3 and 4 of the Bonne Maman advent calendar.
Apple with Cinnamon and Caramel then Cherry with Violet Leaf.
#BonneMaman #AdventCalendar #Jams
Apple with Cinnamon and Caramel then Cherry with Violet Leaf.
#BonneMaman #AdventCalendar #Jams
December 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Days 3 and 4 of the Bonne Maman advent calendar.
Apple with Cinnamon and Caramel then Cherry with Violet Leaf.
#BonneMaman #AdventCalendar #Jams
Apple with Cinnamon and Caramel then Cherry with Violet Leaf.
#BonneMaman #AdventCalendar #Jams
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Yes I treated myself to an advent calendar for ME. I have a lot of preserve making in my future and now I'll have lots of little jars to fill and give away.
Plus, I DESERVE IT
@bonnemaman_uk #Jam #preserves #AdventCalendar #Marmalade #Spreads #BonneMaman
Plus, I DESERVE IT
@bonnemaman_uk #Jam #preserves #AdventCalendar #Marmalade #Spreads #BonneMaman
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Yes I treated myself to an advent calendar for ME. I have a lot of preserve making in my future and now I'll have lots of little jars to fill and give away.
Plus, I DESERVE IT
@bonnemaman_uk #Jam #preserves #AdventCalendar #Marmalade #Spreads #BonneMaman
Plus, I DESERVE IT
@bonnemaman_uk #Jam #preserves #AdventCalendar #Marmalade #Spreads #BonneMaman
TW dental trauma.
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When the root of your broken tooth is so determined to stay in place that you have to spend over 50 minutes in the dentist chair and your dentist is leaning over you for so long her back goes into spasms multiple times.
Dentists should get free massages!
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When the root of your broken tooth is so determined to stay in place that you have to spend over 50 minutes in the dentist chair and your dentist is leaning over you for so long her back goes into spasms multiple times.
Dentists should get free massages!
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
TW dental trauma.
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When the root of your broken tooth is so determined to stay in place that you have to spend over 50 minutes in the dentist chair and your dentist is leaning over you for so long her back goes into spasms multiple times.
Dentists should get free massages!
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When the root of your broken tooth is so determined to stay in place that you have to spend over 50 minutes in the dentist chair and your dentist is leaning over you for so long her back goes into spasms multiple times.
Dentists should get free massages!
First two images are my finished piece with its award certificate and the trophy that will have my name on it next week.
The second two pieces are two of my favorites from other entrants.
Short details are in alt text on each piece.
#ShrewsburyDrapers #TextileDesignCompetition #GraphicTextileAward
The second two pieces are two of my favorites from other entrants.
Short details are in alt text on each piece.
#ShrewsburyDrapers #TextileDesignCompetition #GraphicTextileAward
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
First two images are my finished piece with its award certificate and the trophy that will have my name on it next week.
The second two pieces are two of my favorites from other entrants.
Short details are in alt text on each piece.
#ShrewsburyDrapers #TextileDesignCompetition #GraphicTextileAward
The second two pieces are two of my favorites from other entrants.
Short details are in alt text on each piece.
#ShrewsburyDrapers #TextileDesignCompetition #GraphicTextileAward
Still at the Olive Tree, Chicken shish, Triliche, and the most amazing Kunefe. Just look at that cheese pull. So amazing I could not finish it and I got so sticky I had to go wash my hands.
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Still at the Olive Tree, Chicken shish, Triliche, and the most amazing Kunefe. Just look at that cheese pull. So amazing I could not finish it and I got so sticky I had to go wash my hands.
Then hubby's birthday dinner at the Olive Tree Turkish restaurant.
Homemade lemonade, Sharing hot mezzes, Bread with dipping sauces, Beef stew with peanuts on a traditional platter. But the best was yet to come.
Homemade lemonade, Sharing hot mezzes, Bread with dipping sauces, Beef stew with peanuts on a traditional platter. But the best was yet to come.
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Then hubby's birthday dinner at the Olive Tree Turkish restaurant.
Homemade lemonade, Sharing hot mezzes, Bread with dipping sauces, Beef stew with peanuts on a traditional platter. But the best was yet to come.
Homemade lemonade, Sharing hot mezzes, Bread with dipping sauces, Beef stew with peanuts on a traditional platter. But the best was yet to come.
Then Ask Italian for nduja dough bites followed by Burrata Carbonara and a Calzone.
Then today Hotel Chocolat got chocolates with the thickest chocolate cream topping. One was black forest flavour, the other mint.
Then today Hotel Chocolat got chocolates with the thickest chocolate cream topping. One was black forest flavour, the other mint.
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Then Ask Italian for nduja dough bites followed by Burrata Carbonara and a Calzone.
Then today Hotel Chocolat got chocolates with the thickest chocolate cream topping. One was black forest flavour, the other mint.
Then today Hotel Chocolat got chocolates with the thickest chocolate cream topping. One was black forest flavour, the other mint.
A few delicious food photos from our trip away.
First from the Safari Brai Shack. Beef and potato curry for me with a lamb curry bunny chow for hubby. Curry served in half a hollowed out loaf of bread. Hubby says they are missing a trick not serving rabbit bunny chow it would be a bunny bunny.
First from the Safari Brai Shack. Beef and potato curry for me with a lamb curry bunny chow for hubby. Curry served in half a hollowed out loaf of bread. Hubby says they are missing a trick not serving rabbit bunny chow it would be a bunny bunny.
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A few delicious food photos from our trip away.
First from the Safari Brai Shack. Beef and potato curry for me with a lamb curry bunny chow for hubby. Curry served in half a hollowed out loaf of bread. Hubby says they are missing a trick not serving rabbit bunny chow it would be a bunny bunny.
First from the Safari Brai Shack. Beef and potato curry for me with a lamb curry bunny chow for hubby. Curry served in half a hollowed out loaf of bread. Hubby says they are missing a trick not serving rabbit bunny chow it would be a bunny bunny.
Lovely lunch at the Camphill Cafe today.
And great cakes for after too.
@camphillmk.bsky.social #Soup #BestBreadInMK
And great cakes for after too.
@camphillmk.bsky.social #Soup #BestBreadInMK
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lovely lunch at the Camphill Cafe today.
And great cakes for after too.
@camphillmk.bsky.social #Soup #BestBreadInMK
And great cakes for after too.
@camphillmk.bsky.social #Soup #BestBreadInMK
I honestly didn't expect this when I entered my weaving into the competition, I figured I might get some comments about it being too political, but apparently our mostly semi rural county has a backbone after all.
I need to get over there to see it displayed and check out everyone else's work.
I need to get over there to see it displayed and check out everyone else's work.
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I honestly didn't expect this when I entered my weaving into the competition, I figured I might get some comments about it being too political, but apparently our mostly semi rural county has a backbone after all.
I need to get over there to see it displayed and check out everyone else's work.
I need to get over there to see it displayed and check out everyone else's work.
When you realise your carved turnip is going mouldy and needs to be disposed of but you decide to light up his shrivelled face one last time.
#TurnipCarving #CarvedTurnip #Samhain
#TurnipCarving #CarvedTurnip #Samhain
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When you realise your carved turnip is going mouldy and needs to be disposed of but you decide to light up his shrivelled face one last time.
#TurnipCarving #CarvedTurnip #Samhain
#TurnipCarving #CarvedTurnip #Samhain
Yes, well done pibbledrivel over on insta, it was indeed picked watermelon rind I was making the other day.
#Pickle #FoodWaste #EatTheRind
#Pickle #FoodWaste #EatTheRind
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yes, well done pibbledrivel over on insta, it was indeed picked watermelon rind I was making the other day.
#Pickle #FoodWaste #EatTheRind
#Pickle #FoodWaste #EatTheRind
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For anyone interested, here's the photo we found of mom making this cake. As soon as I saw the colour of what is in the mixer, I knew what it was.
#CoffeeCake #FamilyRecipes I couldn't find the recipe anywhere but remembered some of it and spent some time years ago figuring it out.
#CoffeeCake #FamilyRecipes I couldn't find the recipe anywhere but remembered some of it and spent some time years ago figuring it out.
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
For anyone interested, here's the photo we found of mom making this cake. As soon as I saw the colour of what is in the mixer, I knew what it was.
#CoffeeCake #FamilyRecipes I couldn't find the recipe anywhere but remembered some of it and spent some time years ago figuring it out.
#CoffeeCake #FamilyRecipes I couldn't find the recipe anywhere but remembered some of it and spent some time years ago figuring it out.
I've made this every year on Samhain for a while now. It's my mom's Coffee cake and there's a photo of her making this on my kitchen altar.
Yes, in the UK, coffee cake is a coffee flavoured cake, not a streusel topped cake to have with coffee.
#CoffeeCake #KitchenWitch #KitchenMagic #FamilyRecipe
Yes, in the UK, coffee cake is a coffee flavoured cake, not a streusel topped cake to have with coffee.
#CoffeeCake #KitchenWitch #KitchenMagic #FamilyRecipe
November 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I've made this every year on Samhain for a while now. It's my mom's Coffee cake and there's a photo of her making this on my kitchen altar.
Yes, in the UK, coffee cake is a coffee flavoured cake, not a streusel topped cake to have with coffee.
#CoffeeCake #KitchenWitch #KitchenMagic #FamilyRecipe
Yes, in the UK, coffee cake is a coffee flavoured cake, not a streusel topped cake to have with coffee.
#CoffeeCake #KitchenWitch #KitchenMagic #FamilyRecipe
Very busy Samhain in this Witch's kitchen.
Sourdough bread, since. Big batch of yogurt, in the instant pot. Roasted pumpkins to make puree for the freezer, cooling (did you know if you today then like this you can just peel most of the skin off with your fingers). My mom's Coffee cake, .....
Sourdough bread, since. Big batch of yogurt, in the instant pot. Roasted pumpkins to make puree for the freezer, cooling (did you know if you today then like this you can just peel most of the skin off with your fingers). My mom's Coffee cake, .....
October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Very busy Samhain in this Witch's kitchen.
Sourdough bread, since. Big batch of yogurt, in the instant pot. Roasted pumpkins to make puree for the freezer, cooling (did you know if you today then like this you can just peel most of the skin off with your fingers). My mom's Coffee cake, .....
Sourdough bread, since. Big batch of yogurt, in the instant pot. Roasted pumpkins to make puree for the freezer, cooling (did you know if you today then like this you can just peel most of the skin off with your fingers). My mom's Coffee cake, .....
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Lots of ferments today.
Homemade sauerkraut, fermented Brussels sprouts, pickled carrots & sourdough English muffins.
Leftover roast chicken & a pot of flavoured mayo.
3 flavoured mayos open in the fridge with a plain one as well, so I've made a new rule. Only 1 flavoured mayo allowed at a time.
Homemade sauerkraut, fermented Brussels sprouts, pickled carrots & sourdough English muffins.
Leftover roast chicken & a pot of flavoured mayo.
3 flavoured mayos open in the fridge with a plain one as well, so I've made a new rule. Only 1 flavoured mayo allowed at a time.
October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Lots of ferments today.
Homemade sauerkraut, fermented Brussels sprouts, pickled carrots & sourdough English muffins.
Leftover roast chicken & a pot of flavoured mayo.
3 flavoured mayos open in the fridge with a plain one as well, so I've made a new rule. Only 1 flavoured mayo allowed at a time.
Homemade sauerkraut, fermented Brussels sprouts, pickled carrots & sourdough English muffins.
Leftover roast chicken & a pot of flavoured mayo.
3 flavoured mayos open in the fridge with a plain one as well, so I've made a new rule. Only 1 flavoured mayo allowed at a time.