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Winter 2019 at The Shetland Tweed CompanyRead MoreNovember 16, 2019
Each year we produce four seasonal cloths for The Shetland Tweed Company. Here are the Winter 2019 colours.
The Shetland Wave clothRead MoreSeptember 28, 2019
Regular readers of the blog may remember that Alexa was weaving a cloth based on a painting of a wave.
Shetland's tweed history... and futureRead MoreSeptember 21, 2019
The woven cloth of Shetland has been at the forefront of innovation and the industry has gone through cycles of popularity and decline. Now its future is in jeopardy.
The Shetland Tweed CompanyRead MoreSeptember 7, 2019
Our newest cloth, designed and woven by Alexa, has come back from the finishers and it is beautiful!
Late summer in ShetlandRead MoreAugust 3, 2019
It is a little while since we shared some pics of the islands. This year the summer colours are absolutely brilliant, in all senses of the word.
Conserving the Emperor's CarpetRead MoreJune 22, 2019
The Metropolitan Museum in New York conserved and displayed a unique carpet. The job took years...
Flowers at the studioRead MoreJune 15, 2019
Over the time we have been in the buildings in Sellafirth, fourteen years now, we have been looking after the wild flowers that come up each year in what looks like barren ground.
The Shetland Tweed CompanyRead MoreJune 1, 2019
As many of you will know, I have my own company, The Shetland Tweed Company. This is what we have been doing recently.
Walking to workRead MoreApril 27, 2019
It is the time of year for long walks in the evening, and for walking to and from the studio.
Summer opening at the studioRead MoreApril 6, 2019
The studio has now opened for the season!