Travelling
Textile journeys, yarn shops, and the places where craft traditions live.
I travel to places where textile traditions still breathe. Shetland mills, Scandinavian yarn shops, Irish weavers. These are essays about the people and places behind the wool, written by someone who goes for the fibers and stays for the stories.
A Visit to Jamieson's of Shetland Yarn Store
A visit to Jamieson's of Shetland had been on my radar since I first started using their colourful Spindrift yarn for two strand knitting.
An Unexpected Athens Yarn Store
Sometimes yarn stores appear out of nowhere, as if through the wardrobe into Narnia! A surprise find on a food tour of Athens.
8 Tips to Shop the LA Fabric District
The LA Fabric District is a vibrant tapestry of culture, creativity, and commerce. Here are my tips for getting the best from a visit.
Discover the Best Places to Buy Yarn in Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg is renowned for its rich arts and crafting community. Here are the best yarn stores and tips for your visit.
Shopping at Blue Box, Busselton, Western Australia
I love to shop for quilting supplies and Blue Box Busselton is a fine example of the kind of local quilt shop I go looking for.
Shopping at Patchwork Passion, Auckland
Near where I was staying in Hillsborough, Auckland, I found Patchwork Passion - a great local quilt shop with everything I needed for my hexie project.
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