Bessie and her spinning wheel.
” I bought my wife a stane o’lnt, As gude as e’er did grow, And a that she has made o’that is a’e puir pund of tow. The weary pund, the weary pund, The weary pund a’tow, I think my wife will end her...
View ArticleImporting flax and mechanisation.
In 1815, French prisoners from the Napoleonic War were used to drain the bogs of central Fife and more profitable crops were introduced. Supplies of flax now had to be imported, initially from Russia...
View ArticleWhispers between weavers.
As you can imagine, having researched the history of weaving linen in Fife, I am now enthusiastic about designing and weaving my own linen fabrics. It’s been a while since I have woven with this fibre...
View ArticleContinuing my research into Fife linen.
During the 18th and early 19th centuries the east coast of Scotland concentrated on producing linen goods which could best be made from Dutch, Flemish and Baltic flax. Designs, patterns and quality of...
View ArticleThe design and making process.
I wanted to show you the complete process from inspiration to finish product. All of of my work is inspired by the outdoor world around me. I love to walk and roam and I see colours and textures on my...
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