Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Issue 1

Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns is a new bi-annual journal focusing on community, history, culture, and creativity of textiles in Scotland. This new publication promises to be a colorful and insightful view of all things yarn related, making connections and joining threads.

• Promote Scottish textiles culture and community by telling the stories - past and present - of the fibers, skills, artisans and industries that make up its fabric 
• Support your creativity through a range of creative projects you can make yourself; from beginner to advanced level

Contents of Issue 1 - Articles: 

• Short History of Scottish Textiles: A run through the History of Scottish Textiles illustrated with some of the panels from The Great Tapestry of Scotland
• Newburgh Handloom Weavers: From South Uist to the Scottish Borders and Fife, Newburgh Handloom Weavers are producing handwoven bespoke tweed on looms with a story
• The Native Sheep Breeds of Scotland: Steeped in more than 6,000 years of history, Scottish sheep are an interesting flock
• The Story of Iona Wool: The story of how single origin Iona Wool came to be created
• The Border Mill: What do you do when you have more alpaca fleece than you can handspin? Set up a new mill in Duns in the Scottish Borders
• Stitching Loyalty: An 18th century embroidery making a statement of loyalty to the exiled Stuart royal family
• Dovecot Studios produce a tapestry woven masterpiece from a masterpiece of a masterpiece
• Learning to Spin: Some of the experts in and around Scotland share their advice on learning a specific craft.

Issue 1 – specially commissioned designs: