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O' How Our Children Sewed

O' How Our Children Sewed

Visiting a National Trust I spotted this needlework sampler depicting a young Alice's life on the farm, the animals she regularly encountered, and the alphabet she was taught to sew...

O' How Our Children Sewed

Visiting a National Trust I spotted this needlework sampler depicting a young Alice's life on the farm, the animals she regularly encountered, and the alphabet she was taught to sew...

The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Century England

The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Centur...

In 1690, Frederick Hendrik van Hove, a Dutch engraver, created a broadside illustration entitled 'England's Great Joy and Gratitude'. Here's an in-depth history into why this illustration was produced, who...

The Worsted & Woollen Industries of 17th Centur...

In 1690, Frederick Hendrik van Hove, a Dutch engraver, created a broadside illustration entitled 'England's Great Joy and Gratitude'. Here's an in-depth history into why this illustration was produced, who...

The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey's Construction]

The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey...

Let's get into the knitty gritty of guernsey jumpers, full sail ahead as I prepare to begin knitting my own as part of the Traditional Knits Project.

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The Traditional Knit Project [Part 3 - Guernsey...

Let's get into the knitty gritty of guernsey jumpers, full sail ahead as I prepare to begin knitting my own as part of the Traditional Knits Project.

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10 Things I Learnt from the National Wool Museum + My Welsh Travels

10 Things I Learnt from the National Wool Museu...

A visit to the National Wool Museum in Wales has opened a whole can of worms. Here are 10 of the weird and wonderful things I learnt.

10 Things I Learnt from the National Wool Museu...

A visit to the National Wool Museum in Wales has opened a whole can of worms. Here are 10 of the weird and wonderful things I learnt.

The Traditional Knit Project [Part 2 - Guernsey's History]

The Traditional Knit Project [Part 2 - Guernsey...

I'm setting off on my Traditional Knit Project and starting off with a history of guernsey jumpers.

The Traditional Knit Project [Part 2 - Guernsey...

I'm setting off on my Traditional Knit Project and starting off with a history of guernsey jumpers.

The Who, What, Where & When of Worsted Wool

The Who, What, Where & When of Worsted Wool

An accidental deep dive into all things worsted wool!

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The Who, What, Where & When of Worsted Wool

An accidental deep dive into all things worsted wool!

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