Based out of a small home studio on the beautiful Burra Isle, one of the many islands that make up the archipelago that is Shetland, are the family team that are Burra Bears: The Original Shetland Teddy Bear. When we first saw the Burra Bears, we fell completely in love with them. They have even […]
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Spotlight on the Pico
The Pico Top stands out from the range with its contemporary styling. We use the beautiful lightweight linen and cotton yarn to great effect in this simple and elegant garment. A lace effect at the cuff and hem give the Pico a delicate styling and highlights the history of the yarn we use to make […]
Continue readingMade in Scotland: The Crafty Kit Company
We absolutely love this week’s small business, The Crafty Kit Company, and can’t resist trying a few of the felting craft kits ourselves. We love all things wool and making beautiful tactile things with our hands is such a joy! The felt birds have got to be our favourites, or maybe the hedgehog cross-stitch! Their […]
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Next we are highlighting the Wallace Shawl, by far one of the most popular pieces in our collection over the last 10 years. The Wallace shawl is a one size fits most poncho style, it features a 3 colour Celtic knot and blends silk, linen & cotton. We carry it in a large number of […]
Continue readingSpotlight on the Linen Cape
This week’s spotlight is on a very special garment, the Linen Cape: a spring and summer essential. A single colour version of our cape knitted in the fantastic linen and cotton yarn was so well received that we won the NACTA Product of the year in January 2020 which we were delighted with! The garment […]
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