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Shetland Daisies
We're delighted to have put a kit together for Shetland Daisies by Kieran Foley of Knit/Lab. Ooooh. Lovely, no?The design combines intarsia, stranding and lace stitches. After drooling over Kieran's images for a while, we've decided that this combination of different techniques makes Shetland Daisies even lovelier because it's challenging in a way that makes you consider the colours and stitches, and revel in the finished piece (while everyone else goes green). Wool (2 Ply Jumper Weight) here, and Kieran's beautiful pattern here. x
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Stitch Stools
And here they are... Stitch Stools made of Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight by Claire-Anne O'Brien.Go see at Wool Modern, La Galleria, Pall Mall, London.x
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Jeannie and Nan
Jeannie Shewan and Nan Anderson, at Easthouse, Tangwick. c.1930s.Now get those photos/memories in so that the museum has more records like these, and you might win the best bed in the world! Only 9 days left to find a photo that relates to Shetland's wool, textiles and/or sheep and tell us a little about it - a knitting pattern, a garment, a person, a place, a journey. Remember that your photo can be from the photo library, just like Jeannie and Nan. Photo Courtesy of Shetland Museum and Archives.
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Rachel Antonio
Beautiful pieces in Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight from Rachel Antonio. Have a look at other pieces from Rachel's gorgeous new collection, which is beautifully crafted from British materials, on her blog. 1 Turtle neck tank top in shade 812 Maxi scarf in shade 2 and 54x
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The loveliest 50 things you ever did see!
We just got a (late) delivery of Lucinda Guy's new book 'Knitting Motifs for Babies and Kids' and oh my goodness, we're totally smitten. The book of 50 charted designs, in Jamieson & Smith yarn, are just so lovely. The first section has ridiculously helpful advice on choosing colours and yarn, and placing motifs. The designs are then split into sections, and are followed by helpful instructions on finishing and using different stitches and techniques.Although these motifs have been developed for little ones, I think they can work just as well on adults garments. I'd like a kitsch cardigan with little kettles and flowers. Well, actually... I'd like one with carrots and radishes, one with elephants and hearts, one with birds and cats, and a big sloppy jumper with robots... I could go on and on, there are so many combinations and oh, have a look for yourself.x
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Sneak preview
We are getting very excited about stocking beautiful products from Aamos Designs as part of the J&S Cooperative, which aims to promote products made using Real Shetland Wool. Aamos Designs is a local textile design company based in Scalloway. Owner and designer, Emma Blain, combines traditional and contemporary elements to achieve striking pieces which are fashionable, timeless and just plain cool, all at the same time. The range of cushions and blankets use Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight, and will be available very shortly from www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk. Ooh, and we've got more exciting stuff lined up...
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