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What's on the loom? Read MoreApril 21, 2018
This week we have been weaving fabric for The Shetland Tweed Company, inspired by the beautiful beach, sea and land at Skaw in Unst.
The Breckon bed runners Read MoreJanuary 27, 2018
The current project, Fibonacci bed runners, is well-underway.
What's on Alvin?Read MoreDecember 9, 2017
Just before Storm Caroline hit and spread snow across Shetland Alvin the loom finished weaving some new cloth...
Cloths from The Shetland Tweed CompanyRead MoreOctober 7, 2017
Last week I put up a short video of Alvin-the-loom working away on some new cloths. This week the fabrics are finished!
The Eshaness ClothsRead MoreSeptember 30, 2017
The newest cloths are done!
An industry talk for Wool WeekRead MoreSeptember 29, 2017
Well, we have reached the end of Wool Week for 2017 and what a Wool Week it has been!
The tweed research projectRead MoreSeptember 23, 2017
Recently our tweed research project has been coming up in conversation. Here is why...
The Shetland Tweed CompanyRead MoreMarch 25, 2017
The Shetland Tweed Company has four lengths of cloth available for sale from the studio in Yell.
Tweed research projectRead MoreSeptember 17, 2016
This weekend we have been putting up our show of Shetland Tweed and research we are doing into the history of the fabrics from these islands.
A new photoshootRead MoreAugust 20, 2016
A few weeks back the Shetland Tweed Company was asked to be part of a photoshoot. We supplied some fabric and a waistcoat and here are the fantastic results...