Shetland's tweeds are a small part of the islands' history today but in the past these cloths were much more important.

A very happy 2019 to all our readers out in blogland.

It is time to have a short break from the blog.

As you will know, there is an exhibition of Anni Albers' textiles, drawings and concepts at Tate Modern.

This year we are in Wales for the festive season and paid a visit to the Botanic Gardens of Wales, just outside Swansea.

The British Museum is showing "I am Ashurbanipal. King of the world, king of Assyria" in the BP exhibition.

Next year I am going to start a "Master of Research" degree, looking at what constitutes Shetland tweed and how to take this important cultural craft into the future.

On a hill overlooking London stands the Horniman Museum, a unique and wonderful treasure which is well worth a visit.

Here is an interesting story about flannel in the USA.

We have been weaving fabric for the summer this month. Here is what is on Alvin at the moment.