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How handmade does something have to be to be called “Handmade”?

The story of a Handmade Red(ish) Beret In the past, I used to buy in berets to sell on my market stall and I noticed that the red ones always sold out first.  These berets were not especially good quality, being items that were mass produced in China, but were popular because they were competitivelyContinue reading “How handmade does something have to be to be called “Handmade”?”

Surrey Tweed 2022; from fleece to fashion

It gives me such a sense of achievement to be able to show you some garments made using wool that I have washed, carded, spun and either hand knitted or woven on my rigid heddle loom into beautiful garments. Truly slow fashion. In summer 2021, I was lucky enough to take possession of five lovelyContinue reading “Surrey Tweed 2022; from fleece to fashion”