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shetland wool week 2016
Hello! I’m sorry I haven’t posted sooner after Shetland Wool Week, what a crazy week it was! I felt like it just flew by. I did two classes and a talk and of course I was working at J&S the whole week. I really did try but failed to take too many pictures but I thought I’d share some of the pictures I did get through the week..
the wool week banner at the museum
some of my knitwear at my class on the first Sunday
a few photos in the new Sheila McGregor cabinet at the Museum
there were a couple of crofthooses at my class on Sunday
Oliver and his Oh Henry chocolate bar, how we laughed!
Crofthoose Hats
one of my favourite things about Wool Week – the Annual!
Sunday Teas
some of my dads pictures at the Makers Market
a naturally dyed and handspun crofthoose hat and mitts set, it was so soft!
organic hap at Vaila Fine Art
mini haps by Ina Irvine and prizewinning fleece
crofthoose hats
It was really a great week, but so incredibly busy – I’m still getting over it! The shop (J&S) was mental everyday but its such a good way to see everyone that’s up that we probably met almost everyone! I was quite surprised how shy I felt though, I suppose I’m not used to doing speeches and talks although I was really pleased with how they went* it was probably just the quantity of people I was meeting that make me feel quite overwhelmed. Also I was ridiculously nervous for my speech at the opening ceremony..
I can’t really put into words how weird (in a good way!) it was to see so many Crofthoose Hats, at the opening ceremony they asked everyone who had one to hold it up – I couldn’t believe how many I saw, I am still so happy with the design and really proud of what I have done this year. Being the Wool Week patron has given me a confidence in my skills and helped me to believe maybe I can do this designing stuff…
Anyway I’m going to have a bit of a rest and do some selfish knitting, speak soon!
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*I’m working on putting my talk into an article for those who were vexed it wasn’t streamed so ill let you know when I know more!
