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Stuff it
Our lovely bouncy new Real Shetland Wool filling. It comes in a Big Project Bag with just the right amount for a standard cushion.
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Wrapped up
New knitwear from Jamieson & Smith, photographed in the Lerwick Lanes. Supreme Stole in Fawn The Lerwick Lanes are part of one of two conservation areas in Shetland (the other is in Scalloway). The Lanes run up from the harbour to the Hillhead, where the Town Hall sits, and lead on to the rest of the town. Oliver was telling us the other day that the trees were planted on the steep slopes years and years ago to help drain the water and prevent flooding (seems obvious when you come to think about it!). Peep down Lerwick's crooked, narrow little arteries and see how they've changed during the last century here. x
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We're doing a little happy dance...
because Knit Real Shetland just went live in digital form. You can buy the eBook here, or a real shiny copy here. Some quotes about the book: "Knit Real Shetland is a total stunner. Utterly amazing, every last page of it." Kate Heppell, Editor of Knit Now magazine. "Tapping into the romance of the Shetland Isles, with their rustic landscapes and countless sheep flocks, this pattern book is a real escape from modern city living... The 15 designs have a slight vintage feel that fits with the island outlook, while presenting a luscious range of colours and styles that fit right into 21st century fashions... We love the Feathercrest Mittens (even the name makes us a little weak at the knees!) designed by Jared Flood, and autumn-toned Melby Jumper dress by Gudrun Johnson. In fact, there isn’t one item in this collection that we wouldn’t love to wear. Apart from, perhaps, the Osaka Tea Cosy. We’ll leave that to the teapot." Judy Darley, TheKnitter.co.uk. "It was a real honour to be asked to write the introduction to this book, celebrating 65 years of Jamieson & Smith. As well as super designs from names that are no doubt familiar to you, Knit Real Shetland also includes gorgeous patterns from designers you may not have heard of but should know: Mary Kay, Hazel Tindall, Lesley Smith, Joyce Ward and Sandra Manson – lovely women all, and talented Shetland knitters" Kate Davies, Textisles. And an inside peep...
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Goody bag
Fair Isle Goody Bag = Perfect gift for a beginner, or a little treat to yourself. The goody bag contains a DVD with an introduction to knitting Fair Isle by Elizabeth Lovick, 4 balls of yarn, needles, stitchmarkers and a tapestry needle. The kit comes in one our lovely new bags - made from unbleached, Fairtrade cotton and produced in a carbon neutral factory. You can find these limited edition bags here, among our House&Home products.
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Cosy Competition
The Real Shetland Company are running a lovely competition with the Campaign for Wool. The idea is that you come up with a slogan that promotes the use of wool and you can win a Real Shetland Throw, photographed above by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. Some examples: 'Wool runs on grass' and 'Wear British Wool; 30,000,000 British sheep can't be wrong'. You get the idea? The Real Shetland Company are pretty cool customers: they purchase the coloured wool from Jamieson & Smith to make the lovely throws, carpets and rugs. Cosy cosy. They've had some hilarious entries from all over the world already. The competition has come at a good time too, with Wovember in full swing (a reminder of why it's so important to promote wool, as well as a source of inspiration). Good luck...
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T'internet
Hello all, We're back online after internet problems that caused disruption to our email systems. Will catch up with all your messages tomorrow. Phew! Best wishes All at Jamieson & Smith x Image source: Shetland Museum and Archives
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WOVEMBER
Yay! Wovember is here, recognising that Real Wool comes from Real Sheep. Wear as much Real Wool as possible throughout the entire month of November. Two main reasons: 1. it's amazing 2. as a protest to manufacturers and retailers who label their goods as wool, despite it having no wool at all or a tiny teeny little bit mixed in with a load of synthetics. Sign the Wovember Petition and enter the Wovember Competition to show your support for the sheep and the people involved in producing Real Wool. x
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Launching...
A lovely shiny new book with 15 knitting projects in Real Shetland Wool by 14 designers. Introduction by Kate Davies, tech editing by Jen Arnall-Culliford, interior and cover design by Laura Palumbo and photography by Dave Donaldson. We'll be launching the book digitally, shortly but there are only a limited amount of real live glossy versions here. The book is available worldwide, including the USA. As a special launch offer, UK postage on the book is free until this Friday 21st October 2011.You can see each of the kits for Knit Real Shetland here. Eeek, we're so excited. Will post images of the launch where Kate Davies, Masami Yokoyama, Mary Jane Mucklestone, Mary Kay, Sandra Manson, Gudrun Johnston, Lesley Smith, Joyce Ward and Hazel Tindall joined us on Friday night at the Shetland Museum. xPS. If you're a retailer and would like to stock Knit Real Shetland, please contact us at sales@shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk
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New pieces
Some special releases from the Jamieson & Smith archive, because it the company's 65th birthday! And some new designs...Specially for Shetland Wool Week 2011. 1 Eva Shawl 2 Fischou 3 Yuglet Socks 4 Yuglet Hat 5 Harpa Gansey 6 Winter Yoke 7 St. Ninian's Scarf 7 Eid Top x 65, and feeling fresh.
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