Brooms

I can't say I had any idea how to do this, and I clearly need more practice doing the cross stiching, but these are my very first brooms. The first technically a besomer, for flying around and consorting with demons. How timely! The second flattened in a vice and sewn across, which is much harder than it seems. The handles are from twisted privets in the yard, which I've been thinking of making into magic wands for years, but this is much better. The broomcorn (aka Sorghum bicolor) I bought on line, but I also have seeds and will plant some right now for the spring. But here's the fun part about making your own brooms. They smell delicious and they actually work. The besomer, you may think is a bit of laziness, but no. It is perfect for corners in the kitchen, bits of flour (I'm also baking and making cheese today). And they really don't sell these any more. I have a ton of sorghum left, so if you want one, let me know! Or better yet, come by and let's make a few. You probably don't know, but things like this are going into the next cookbook. Almost done!