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More Dyeing Results
Fabrics dyed with the last dregs of previously brewed natural ingredients.
More lovely bundles waiting to be revealed – as usual will have to be patient.
She Blinded Me With Science
Now here’s a man who should definitely wear Tweed. Awesome.
Today is TWEED DAY
LET’S ADOPT IT IN THE UK!
Well – missed it! Yesterday was Tweed Day in America (but it might not be linked to our fantastic fabric.) However, think we should adopt a Tweed Day anyway – we need to celebrate what we are actually good at. Perhaps it could coincide with the London (or other) Tweed Run? What do you think? If you like the idea please spread the word.
Another Fantastic Harris Tweed Film!
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Fantastic support for our fabulous Harris Tweed industry. Loving this revival – long may it last.
My running commentary on London has gotten a little sidetracked…
Let’s just say, we are temporarily moving north; Scotland to be precise…to the Isle of Lewis.
You are probably asking yourself, “why the heck is she taking us there”?
Many years ago, when I was working for Christian Lacroix, one of his early Haute Couture and subsequent Ready to Wear collections featured Harris tweeds.
His inspiration stemmed from a sports jacket (similar to the one below) he owned, which was made up from a patchwork of tweed fabrics.
It was this interpretation which found its way into some of his most creative Ready to Wear collections in the early 90’s.
Today, tweed is finding itself back in fashion. If truth be told, it never quite went out of fashion, it just became less fashionable.
The definition of Harris Tweed, is a tweed cloth which has been hand woven by…
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Chanel Joins the Tweed Set
Long made the Tweed revival last!
My Next show
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Fantastic Show – lots of high quality pieces. Looking forward to a busy and productive Mothers Day.
Contemporary Textiles Fair
Yey! Just booked Stand 4 at Landmark’s Contemporary Textiles Fair in Teddington 8-10 March. Excited and nervous at the same time – hope visitors like my work.
Excellent news but now comes the hard work building up sufficient stock levels.
Also entering Luton Hoo Walled Garden Open so no time for Standing and Staring for me!
More Lovely Tweed – Yorkshire Made
Abraham Moon and Sons Limited share 175 years’ of weaving heritage.
Reblogged from TweedVixen
Joanne Shewan Textiles 