Andrea Alexander
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Farewell, Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ Making the Most of my Last Week Abroad (feat. lots of textiles)
One last hurrah before returning home to NYC!
(This vlog was filmed in December)
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TAGS: Scotland design for textiles textile study abroad international vlog, Heriot-Watt University Borders Campus, Galashiels Edinburgh Sterling Castle, Sealy MacWheely, The Scottish Yarn Festival, hand-dyed dyeing yarn haul, Christmas party, Unicorn Tapestry, Dovecot Studio
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On the loom, all day every day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 My last week of Scottish textile design school
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The final sprint! Finishing all of my woven swatches, my CAD designs, and my studio space presentation. And celebrating my Birthday (on Nov 30th) 🥹🎉 SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/AndreaAlexander ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (bus...
Life as a Textile Design Student in Scotland: Weaving, Dyeing Yarn, & Exploring Edinburgh
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Happy Thanksgiving, I guess! 😅🦃❤️ My jacquard video: ua-cam.com/video/erosCa9h9dk/v-deo.htmlsi=jYgok_H7CsCbUOdm SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/AndreaAlexander ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, i...
Weaving on the BIGGEST loom I've ever seen 😱❤️ Textile Design School Study Abroad Vlog
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Learning how to use a gorgeous, historic 16-harness dobby loom at Heriot-Watt University in Galashiels, Scotland SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/AndreaAlexander ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, ...
Studying Textiles in Scotland: Threading a HUGE Historic Loom, Exploring Edinburgh, Dyeing Wool Yarn
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Another week at Heriot-Watt University’s textile design program, and I’m FINALLY getting on the loom!!! SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/AndreaAlexander ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, if you'd ...
Visiting an Alpaca Farm, Attending the Samhain Fire Festival, Lots of Knitting, & Winding a BIG Warp
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This week was FULL of adventures! LINKS 🌸 ○ At Birkhill House: atbirkhillhouse.co.uk/ ○ My Halloween shawl: www.ravelry.com/projects/AndreaAlexander/hope confidence ○ My Percy shawl: www.ravelry.com/projects/AndreaAlexander/nora-bobble-scarf ○ My blue Sophie Scarf: www.ravelry.com/projects/AndreaAlexander/sophie-scarf-5 SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.con...
Art School Vlog: Studying in Scotland and Traveling through Ireland (& buying sweaters, of course)
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Textile design school in Scotland and reuniting with my boyfriend, Ryan for a trip to Ireland & Northern Ireland!! SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/AndreaAlexander ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip...
Visiting a Tartan Weaving Mill, Painting, Collaging, Sketch-booking, and Exploring Scotland
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Another week of Scottish textile design school adventures! Locharron of Scotland's wesbite: www.lochcarron.co.uk/ SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, if you'd like :) ko-fi.com/andreaalexander MUSIC ...
Art Student Vlog 🎨 Sketch-booking and Exploring the Scottish Borders
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Another week of Scottish textile design school filled with painting, collaging, and adventures around Scotland. SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, if you'd like :) ko-fi.com/andreaalexander MUSIC 🌸 ...
Student Life in Scotland: Sketchbooking and Exploring 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Week 2 of adventures in Heriot-Watt University's Design for Textiles program! SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, if you'd like :) ko-fi.com/andreaalexander MUSIC 🌸 Epidemic Sound Click this link to ...
My First (Official) Week of Scottish Design School 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Alpacas, berry-picking, knitting & more!
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My first official week as an exchange student let's goooooooo! LINKS & INFO 🌸 ○ My "Welcome Week" video: ua-cam.com/video/Iw10g3anEpk/v-deo.htmlsi=GDODzq-z6o_lsGc4 ○ My Scottish Yarn Festival video: ua-cam.com/video/Ie7KRqvP188/v-deo.htmlsi=1eFt377Dsle5VtNK ○ At Birkhill House: atbirkhillhouse.co.uk/ ○ "Caledonian Fling" shawl by Susan Ashcroft, knit in Folklore Yarns "Traditions" ○ "Hope and C...
Visiting a Yarn Festival in SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Vlog + Haul from The Scottish Yarn Festival 2023
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An amazing weekend at the Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth! I got so many things for projects that I'm so excited to make and keep as souvenirs from this adventure. I also tagged many local Scottish fiber, yarn, and textile brands throughout the video, so if you're interested in some Scottish goodies, definitely search for them on Instagram and check them out!! LINKS 🌸 ○ Tammi aka YarnAndWhiskey...
My First Week of School in SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Textile Design at Heriot-Watt University Vlog
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A major life update!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SOCIALS 🌸 ○ Instagram: AndreaAlexanderArt ○ My Shop: www.contrado.com/stores/andrea-alexander ○ Facebook: andreaalexanderart ○ Email: AndreaAlexanderArtist@gmail.com (business ONLY, please!) ○ Leave a tip, if you'd like :) ko-fi.com/andreaalexander MUSIC 🌸 Epidemic Sound Click this link to try Epidemic Sound (and support my channel at no...
Visiting a Knitting Village, Taking a Traditional Weaving Class, & Baking with my Grandma in Serbia!
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This video is all about exploring Serbian handmaking traditions! I learned to make my favorite sour cherry pie with my 90-year-old Grandma, explored caves and rode gondolas in Zlatibor, visited a knitting village in Sirogojno, and took a traditional tapestry weaving class in Belgrade. LINKS 🌸 ○ Baka (Grandma)'s Cherry Pie Recipe: docs.google.com/document/d/1FiY_PSRXTVnFxXy5FUi7i25dW3FRYE0DdIqqD...
VLOG: One Week of Weaving, Dyeing, and Sewing at Wabi Sabi Weaving, Home of Saori San Diego!
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VLOG: One Week of Weaving, Dyeing, and Sewing at Wabi Sabi Weaving, Home of Saori San Diego!
Carding, Spinning, Dyeing & Knitting 🪲 Turning a Bag of Wool and a Handful of Bugs into Cloth!
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Carding, Spinning, Dyeing & Knitting 🪲 Turning a Bag of Wool and a Handful of Bugs into Cloth!
Weaving a Jacket from Upcycled Materials ♻️ Turning Fashion Industry Textile Trash into Wearable Art
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Weaving a Jacket from Upcycled Materials ♻️ Turning Fashion Industry Textile Trash into Wearable Art
Making an Outfit for a Mermaid Parade 🐠 Weaving + Sewing with Handwoven Fabric (with a parade vlog!)
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Making an Outfit for a Mermaid Parade 🐠 Weaving Sewing with Handwoven Fabric (with a parade vlog!)
VLOG: Creating a Jacquard-Woven Textile Collection at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC 🦑
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VLOG: Creating a Jacquard-Woven Textile Collection at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC 🦑
Textile Design School Vlog: Creating a Print Collection Inspired by My Serbian Heritage 🇷🇸
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Textile Design School Vlog: Creating a Print Collection Inspired by My Serbian Heritage 🇷🇸
Creating a Textile Collection from Scratch 🫧 Painting, rug tufting, photoshop, & product design!
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Creating a Textile Collection from Scratch 🫧 Painting, rug tufting, photoshop, & product design!
Visiting Fiber Farms in NJ! Petting sheep, buying yarn, enjoying the sunshine 🐑 BARN CRAWL ‘23 VLOG
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Visiting Fiber Farms in NJ! Petting sheep, buying yarn, enjoying the sunshine 🐑 BARN CRAWL ‘23 VLOG
Wearing my Weavings 🧶 Handmade Outfits of the Week in New York City!
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Wearing my Weavings 🧶 Handmade Outfits of the Week in New York City!
Another crazy busy week of textile design school in NYC 🌸 Knitting, painting, digital art, weaving
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Another crazy busy week of textile design school in NYC 🌸 Knitting, painting, digital art, weaving
A (Realistic) Week in the Life of a Textile Design Student at the Fashion Institute of Technology
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A (Realistic) Week in the Life of a Textile Design Student at the Fashion Institute of Technology
So. Much. Painting. 🎨 Textile Design Student Life at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC
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So. Much. Painting. 🎨 Textile Design Student Life at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC
Designing textiles with paints, computers, and mushrooms 🌸 the life of an art school student in NYC
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Designing textiles with paints, computers, and mushrooms 🌸 the life of an art school student in NYC
Huge NYC Yarn Festival Vlog + Goodies Haul 🧶 Vogue Knitting Live 2023
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Huge NYC Yarn Festival Vlog Goodies Haul 🧶 Vogue Knitting Live 2023
Starting a New Semester at the Fashion Institute of Technology! Textile/Surface Design Student Life
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Starting a New Semester at the Fashion Institute of Technology! Textile/Surface Design Student Life
VLOG: Ditching my First Week of School to Celebrate my Grandma’s 90th Birthday in Belgrade, Serbia
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VLOG: Ditching my First Week of School to Celebrate my Grandma’s 90th Birthday in Belgrade, Serbia

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @beccam9854
    @beccam9854 3 дні тому

    THIS IS SO COOL!!!!! PLEASE OH MY GOD SHOW US MORE LIKE THIS!!! Also the zero waste and the upcycling subreddits would LOVE this.

  • @KackyMuse
    @KackyMuse 6 днів тому

    Such a delightful experience! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @mickaylao.9744
    @mickaylao.9744 11 днів тому

    I think the word you're searching for is "commercial," not "marketable." There is a market for elaborate and wacky designs - look at you yourself, keeping an eye out for a specific zany sweater and snatching it up when you get the chance. The sweater was sold out because there's a market for it. But it's not a design that cuts across different markets as a more basic design would, increasing its sales potential, so it's not "commercial." I want to add in here that I found your channel through a random UA-cam recommendation of one of your Scotland vlogs, and I've been watching through all your art school vlogs the past few days while I work on my own projects. I noticed that you're not just finishing the assignment as it's written, but you're going above and beyond in your research and design processes to get a full understanding of what you're supposed to learn, and then some, seeking out new ways of doing things. It's remarkable that you put so much thought into developing a theme, and you're doing so many of these projects at a time and giving more than your all to each one, it's no wonder you would start to feel burnt out. I've learned so much about the design process just watching your projects unfold. Your work is exemplary, and I hope to see a full textile line from you one day, or whatever else you end up doing in the craft. I'm also interesting mainly in weaving, and I had no idea there were schools that taught this. I'm looking towards building up my art skills so that I can apply to a program in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!

  • @lobstermash
    @lobstermash 11 днів тому

    The coat is lovely - it just needs a bit of cat hair.

  • @mickaylao.9744
    @mickaylao.9744 11 днів тому

    As an enjoyer of novelty fabrics, your grumpy flowers design is unique, well-made, and could sell well as a real fabric. Sometimes teachers are wrong and forget that their personal taste doesn't always map onto what's popular/widely considered good.

  • @DeedersW
    @DeedersW 13 днів тому

    You can see the William Wallace monument from the Stirling castle! Both have a lot of interesting things to see.

  • @gayleandrus8920
    @gayleandrus8920 14 днів тому

    What a charmed life you lead! So love how courageous, adventurous, gifted, kind and warm-hearted you are! Looking forward to continuing to follow where life takes you. 💖 And kudos to Ryan for being such a supportive partner!

  • @DAYBROK3
    @DAYBROK3 14 днів тому

    winding a warp and threading the loom is what takes the most time. i am weaving a baby blanket i made my warp almost too big.

  • @TamarLitvot
    @TamarLitvot 14 днів тому

    This was such a fun video! And you've inspired me to start spinning again, starting with one of my drop spindles. I haven't done any spinning for a couple of years! Looking forward to your Convergence video (feel my envy?) and your last semester at FIT.

  • @vivianhord9628
    @vivianhord9628 14 днів тому

    Nice😊

  • @ali_yayyy
    @ali_yayyy 15 днів тому

    omg your fabric @ 16:15 is amaaazing 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @capodicasa4038
    @capodicasa4038 15 днів тому

    So glad you enjoyed Scotland and got to see some of our wonderful country and appreciate the history that you find around every corner. Congratulations on completing your course with so much inventive design.

  • @feltlikeitbydebs
    @feltlikeitbydebs 15 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing. I too am a new weaver and so want to cut my fabric 😖 🥴. I am inspired by your projects and now to plan my challenge. Many thanks from Debs Down Under.

  • @leneh6058
    @leneh6058 15 днів тому

    👍🇩🇰

  • @susanfortner2267
    @susanfortner2267 15 днів тому

    I am so thankful to have found your channel! I live in a fiber desert, so following you has been an inspiration for me, and I will continue to follow you!

  • @marjorie8648
    @marjorie8648 16 днів тому

    Loved seeing your winter adventures,Andrea. Something nice about seeing Christmas in July!! I’m fascinated by the Unicorn tapestries. Didn’t know about that so going to find out more. All the Best from Scotland 🌷

  • @sunshinebucket9087
    @sunshinebucket9087 16 днів тому

    You’re a joyous breath of fresh air 😊

  • @sunshinebucket9087
    @sunshinebucket9087 16 днів тому

    The dog 😂

  • @janemarriott3389
    @janemarriott3389 16 днів тому

    You have enriched my life. Love ♥️

  • @buffienguyen
    @buffienguyen 16 днів тому

    It's so cool to have followed your whole journey in Scotland! It passed so fast :D

  • @bluewolfwalking
    @bluewolfwalking 16 днів тому

    I’ve missed you, Andrea! Looking forward to your upcoming FIT vids.

  • @feltlikeitbydebs
    @feltlikeitbydebs 16 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your fun creative and easy going technique. I will definitely give this a go. ❤

  • @feltlikeitbydebs
    @feltlikeitbydebs 16 днів тому

    You call it Random and compulsive ... l call it Creative and unique. Great video ❤ as you later describe.oh love your assistant ... l have a similar one.

  • @abigailmcenroe5024
    @abigailmcenroe5024 16 днів тому

    Thank you for taking us with you….we enjoyed your adventures so much.🐑✈️🎀💐😎💥

  • @11naa44
    @11naa44 17 днів тому

    I missed your videos

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 17 днів тому

    Your weaving is so beautiful! Happy creating 💚🧶💚

  • @lewih7135
    @lewih7135 17 днів тому

    I died laughing at that FAST train going by! I was not expecting that! What a fun video! Loved your ball outfit. Welcome back!

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 17 днів тому

    So glad you popped up on my feed. I've liked and subscribed and will now be time traveling to see your adventure. Happy creating 💚🧶💚

  • @corrinneloudon525
    @corrinneloudon525 17 днів тому

    What a joyous video. It’s so good to see you again. I’m glad there are more videos to come - you have really brightened up my life 💐

  • @norwaysofen
    @norwaysofen 17 днів тому

    Oooh, I have been waiting for this video! Finally, thank you for bringing us along and for all the inspiration! I will be waiting for your next video ❣

  • @thescottishyarnfestival
    @thescottishyarnfestival 17 днів тому

    I feel incredibly honoured to have shared some special moments while you were here in Scotland. Didn't expected to get quite so emotional watching this last vlog though! Can't wait to meet you again on your side of the water x x

  • @jillipepper5353
    @jillipepper5353 17 днів тому

    Looking forward to the next semester👍🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @Mimulus2717
    @Mimulus2717 17 днів тому

    Everything looked so awesome! Your enthusiasm for all things textile is infectious. So smart to have your spinning with you for the train. So impressed with your work ethic. Hugs!

  • @kathleenmurray-boyda965
    @kathleenmurray-boyda965 17 днів тому

    Your videos are so much fun! I missed seeing you. Congratulations on your many accomplishments. I gasped when you said you taught yourself brioche knitting on your train ride! Your cowl is beautiful. And as a rughooker, I appreciated your yarn dyeing! That was a brilliant use of your leftover dyes. Safe trip. I hope you keep uploading content! It’s so worthwhile!❤

  • @Floras_Fiber_Farrago
    @Floras_Fiber_Farrago 17 днів тому

    This is exactly the video content I needed to start my morning. I've missed seeing new videos but totally understand that life took priority. (Ps Christmas in July totally works 😆)

  • @Julia-zj2ch
    @Julia-zj2ch 17 днів тому

    Oh Andrea! This is such a lovely video. Filled with more beauty, friends, scenery, and of course textiles. I was quite moved by this. What a wonderful experience for you. I have loved joining you in Scotland and I look forward to joining you with your next videos in New York.

  • @qqLela
    @qqLela 17 днів тому

    What a beautiful homage to the experiences and journey you have been on! I admit I might have gotten a little bit teary eyed seeing the photos of you returning home, everyone who has had a similar experience of being away for an extended time experiencing new things and learning, can understand the joy of returning to your loved ones. I can't wait to see your vlog from the convergence and your final semester in FIT. Give Frankie some treats on our behalf <3

  • @feltlikeitbydebs
    @feltlikeitbydebs 17 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing. I'm just starting my weaving journey and this is sooo inspiring. Love the jacket on you.

  • @christinevickers3082
    @christinevickers3082 17 днів тому

    Thanks Andrea for such lovely videos. I have enjoyed watching your creativity! Good luck for the future. X

  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar6442 17 днів тому

    Andrea congratulation for your success. You deserve it. 😊❤

  • @jenhanlon3840
    @jenhanlon3840 17 днів тому

    It’s been fun seeing your joy at being in Scotland and weaving. Glad you shared it with us 😊

  • @maconst.hilaire1809
    @maconst.hilaire1809 17 днів тому

    Aw so sad that you’re away from Scotland already! I’ve really enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing! Good luck!

  • @leannegander796
    @leannegander796 17 днів тому

    Beautiful and thankyou for sharing 😊❤

  • @alexandrarobinson7260
    @alexandrarobinson7260 17 днів тому

    You are an inspiration Andrea, you are bubbly and energised in your videos. I enjoyed your video on weaving loom wastage and wove a hanging myself from my odds and ends and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for fresh inspiration.

  • @dianeloehr6203
    @dianeloehr6203 17 днів тому

    Thanks for taking us along on the adventure. I loved every minute of it.

  • @WiccanJello
    @WiccanJello 17 днів тому

    Loved watching your study abroad journey and seeing your growth/experimentation. It makes me miss my study abroad time in France learning about Couture Techniques. :)

  • @marinamartinez6886
    @marinamartinez6886 17 днів тому

    Wonderful final episode of your Scottish excursion. You were probably so happy to be home but missing your experiences abroad. I'll be watching your final semester and I'm sure it will be awesome! 😊

  • @craftygardenernz
    @craftygardenernz 17 днів тому

    I've loved your Scottish adventures, and I can't wait to see your upcoming videos.

  • @susanfoster8637
    @susanfoster8637 17 днів тому

    They were weaving on the tapestry when I visited Stirling Castle about 10 years ago.

  • @dianathefiberfan5116
    @dianathefiberfan5116 17 днів тому

    I would've loved to go to this textile school where you went in Scotland if I was 45 years younger. It's been fun following you.