Hello from Rachel on Fair Isle

My friend Rachel lives on Fair Isle and I'm thrilled to welcome her here to The Woolly Thistle blog showing us a bit of her life and work. I hope you enjoy her video as much as I do. I especially love seeing her sheep and hearing their adorable names and seeing their eager faces.  Rachel will be a regular contributor to our blog so be sure to leave her a comment letting her know you enjoyed her video!


69 comments


  • Joan Sponsler

    Hi Rachel, it’s so nice to see what your Croft looks like. Such beautiful spot you have!
    Thanks for sharing!


  • Diane Marie Tollick

    We just finished watching a series called “Shetland” on Prime movie. Beautiful country!!


  • Elaine Morrison

    Thank you for doing the video. I really enjoyed it and would love to hear more about your life on Fair Isle. Best of luck with your knitwear designs. Your boxy style lamb sweater is terrific. I look forward to seeing more. I live in Alberta Canada.


  • Patty Jennings

    Hi Rachel,

    So nice to see your beautiful island. I recently found out I have ancestors from the Shetland Islands. Looking forward to seeing more blogs from you.
    Best Wishes,
    from Maine, USA


  • Barbara Guerena

    Rachel, so lovely to see your croft setting and meet your flock of sheep. I have merinos and live in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, USA. Your business plans sound exciting. Be sure to advertise your knit patterns and yarns through the Woolly Thistle so we can find them. Best of luck, Barbara


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