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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 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...
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.
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.
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...
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
An accidental deep dive into all things worsted wool!
The Who, What, Where & When of Worsted Wool
An accidental deep dive into all things worsted wool!