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The cosmos, knitted.Read MoreSeptember 15, 2018
On the other side of the world, in Australia, Sarah Spencer has engineered a domestic knitting machine to make a stupendous map of the constellations.
Autumn in ShetlandRead MoreSeptember 14, 2018
The ending of the summer in Shetland is always dramatic.
Edward Burne-JonesRead MoreSeptember 8, 2018
The Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer, Edward Burne-Jones, is the focus of an exhibition coming to Tate Britain in October.
Food and fabricRead MoreSeptember 8, 2018
The world has been influenced by textiles in unexpected ways. This week two have been highlighted on social media.
Touring ShetlandRead MoreSeptember 7, 2018
It is the last two weeks of tours in Shetland. What a stupendous summer it has been.
Can you help?Read MoreSeptember 1, 2018
A new piece has just been added to the textile collection but there is a bit of mystery surrounding it.
Prue's new bookRead MoreSeptember 1, 2018
A few years ago, Prue and Alison came on tour with us. It appears Prue has been busy since!
Enid Marx Study MorningRead MoreSeptember 1, 2018
Here is something that will appeal to to designers everywhere; a study morning at the Warner Textile Archive's collection of Enid Marx's designs.
Opportunity for graduate weaversRead MoreSeptember 1, 2018
Our neighbours across the water in Orkney have an exciting opportunity for a graduate weaver.
Max - a studio dog-on-loanRead MoreSeptember 1, 2018
For the next few weeks we have a studio dog again. Dear readers, meet Max!