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IslandnessRead MoreOctober 6, 2018
A collaboration between Shetland and Newfoundland is focusing on the act of making.
The Shetland Tweed Company - autumn coloursRead MoreOctober 6, 2018
We have been making new cloths in the studio for The Shetland Tweed Company. This is the warp for the autumn collection.
Anni AlbersRead MoreSeptember 29, 2018
A much-anticipated exhibition is about to open at Tate Modern in London: Anni Albers.
The music of mathematicsRead MoreSeptember 29, 2018
Mathematics presents a fascinating link between music and weaving. After all, both weave and music are about creating and putting patterns together in pleasing combinations.
Shetland Wool Week 2018Read MoreSeptember 29, 2018
Another Shetland Wool Week has come to an end. What a busy and fulfilling week it has been.
Weaving hatsRead MoreSeptember 22, 2018
Also on the BBC is an enchanting short film about the weaving of hats from pandanus on one of the Pacific islands: Rurutu.
CivilisationsRead MoreSeptember 22, 2018
Over on BBC, the series Civilisations is on iPlayer. We are thoroughly enjoying watching it.
New books for the libraryRead MoreSeptember 22, 2018
Sometimes, just sometimes, a walk into one of our local second-hand shops comes up trumps. We have some new books in the library thanks to just such happenstance.
Wool Week is hereRead MoreSeptember 22, 2018
Wool Week is here and Shetland is filling up with enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Carpets but not as we know themRead MoreSeptember 22, 2018
Check out these magic carpets from artist Ann Carrington.