Nidavellnir Nalbinding

06/05/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

It's that time of year again folks, where I'm off for the month of May doing my day job, as an archaeological Finds Officer with the undergraduate fieldschool. Teaching students all the varied joys of field archaeology, as well as being the resident Finds Specialist onsite. Its looking to be a great season! 🏺⛏🔎

Etsy shop is on a 'makers-break' so any orders placed will be dispatched in early June. Still bimbling through custom orders. But you know where I am if you have any questions.

Have a great day! 🌞🌿🌱🌾


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23/04/2026

Hey Folks 👋 been AWOL for a bit, as I had a lovely break over Easter seeing family. Now fully back into it at the day job, getting ready for our yearly Archaeology Fieldschool with throughout all of May.🏺

So popped my Etsy Shop on a Makers break, which means you can still order things, just won't be dispatched until beginning of June.

But currently bimbling on with a lovely custom order ❤ I'm here, just emphasis on the of as I've got allot of other things going on at the moment too. So to be able to pace myself and get through what is turning out to be an exciting year! 😁


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12/03/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

There's been a few delays and hiccups recently with UK orders being delivered by royal mail in the last 2 weeks, from my Etsy Shop.

This explains what's going on: https://www.royalmail.com/service-update

If your post code is affected on the list above, please allow extra time for you items to get to you. I will dispatch as promptly as possible. However, any delayed parcels, please feel free to contact Royal mail directly, and state the tracking or proof of postage code with customer services.

Thanks for your patience 🙏

Delivery and collection services will take place across the UK today.

02/03/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

⭐Large Fingerless Mittens in Coptic Stitch 🪡

A new addition to the shop at Nidavellnir.etsy.com.

Nalbound in gorgeously soft merino wool, in warm orange yarn. A new interpretation of this ancient historical stitch, adapted for modern times 😊🧡


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01/03/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

I can be a bit like a kid in a candy shop at the Jorvik Viking Festival traders event. So it takes all my restraint not to buy up all the lovely items my fellow trader buddies have brought with them 😄
However, this year, I could not resist these early medieval 'snips' from Ragnars Market . I have never ever seen a pair, so well made and so functional and useful. Mega pleased with them and for any crafter, I would highly recommend you getting a pair! Gorgeous historical haul from Jorvik Viking Festival 10th Century Traders 2026! 😊

26/02/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

Thank You 🙏🫂🙏

I'm very thankful to have had the opportunity to be involved in the Jorvik Viking Festival here in York for the last 16years, in some way, shape or form. 🙏I've met some incredible people, some of who are now life long friends, as well as meeting new folks every year! 🫂💜
From wearing chainmaile outside the Jorvik Viking Centre⚔, to setting a ship on fire🏹🔥, becoming a Viking Trader 💰 and now the Nalbinding Girl-Boss 🪡🧶💪

I've just about recovered from last week, and ill be cracking on with orders soon. With some new items going up on my Etsy shop this weekend too. 😊 Thanks for the adventures everyone! 💪🧶🪡


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22/02/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

That's that! In the blink of an eye, the 10th Century traders event is finished for 2026! 🎉
What a wonderful few days its been to catch up with friends and have some lovely chats with members of the public. 🧶🪡🥰
Thank you so much to the awesome Jorvik Viking Centre for inviting me back this year, it was glorious, as always! Thank you to the awesome Merchant Adventurers' Hall folks, who always make the traders feel so at home 🏡 😊💜
Time for rest and recoup for me and safe travels to all, who ventured up to York for an awesome Viking adventure! 🪡🧶

22/02/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

Last Day of 10th Century Traders event at the Merchant Adventureres Hall in York. 10am till 2pm today come along, grab a momento from the festival and support the hardworking traders! See you soon!! 😊🧶🪡


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21/02/2026

Hello Everyone 👋

Wow! What a wonderfully busy day trading! So many people wanted to learn Nalbinding today. The Starter Kits, Books and bone needles have been flying off the table today! 📕🪡🧶

So great to have some wonderful chats with folks encountering Nalbinding for the first time. As well as returning Nalbinders asking for tips and tricks, which I am more than happy to help with. 😊

Time to rest and recoup for the final day trading tomorrow, 10am till 2pm at the gorgeous

See you then! 😊

20/02/2026

Hello Everyone 👋
Wow!! What a fantastic 1st day of 10th Century Traders! 😄 There was a nice ebb and flow today of busy and calm periods. But folks were incredibly complimentary on all my Nalbinding, very humbling, very kind comments 🙏Thank You so much 💜
Think my favourite was a chap who went "oh my goodness those stitches are just like the 'Coppergate sock' thats amazing", i thought his soul had left his body! 🤣 and a pair of ladies who tried on, i think every item, as they were just so excited to learn about Nalbinding for the first time and were just in wonder at the texture and durability of the textile finish. I love it! Its so wholesome for me to watch the joy in peoples faces when they encounter my Nalbinding for the first time ☺ beautiful to be able to share it all with you. Same time 10am till 4.30pm tomorrow, Merchant Adventureres Hall, York 🪡🧶

See you then!! 😊💜🪡🧶🪡🧶