When Joelle Blandford scrolled through an online buy and sell website, she couldn't believe her eyes: a post for a century-old weaving loom that was available for purchase. It was exactly the kind of ...
A Somerset town has created its very own tartan. Its colours were chosen by local people to represent the town of Wiveliscombe, near Taunton. Blue was chosen to represent the local outdoor pool, green ...
The relocation of one of New Brunswick's most historic buildings is taking place on Tuesday morning in the Village of Gagetown. The Loomcrofters weaving studio was renowned worldwide for its creations ...
Scotland's oldest weaver has told of his fears for the future of the industry with no young people coming through to whom he can pass on his expertise. Great-grandad Rob Beaton started his career aged ...
“Wool has antibacterial properties, meaning you don’t really need to wash it. All it needs is a good airing,” she says. While ...