Tag Archives: heritage

Making progress…..

Posted on May 20, 2015 by whippety

Firstly, I would like to say ‘thank you’ for the encouraging comments received after my last post. Wearing my New Years resolution ‘hat’ has certainly provided new enthusiasm for jobs and tasks which have been idle for way too long. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Crochet, DIY, Gift, Knitting, Socks | Tagged baby, crochet, cushion, DIY, gift, heritage, knitting, restoring, sewing, socks, tapestry | 6 Comments

Help ma kilt, it’s Ramsay MacSporran!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by whippety

At long last I can introduce you to Wee Ramsay. He was a long time coming, but for once I am actually quite pleased with how he turned out. He ‘piped in the haggis’ at the family Burns Supper and … Continue reading →

Posted in Burns Supper, Child, Design, History, Knitting, Robbie Burns, Scotland, Scottish Traditions, Tartan, Toy, Uncategorized | Tagged Burns Supper, design, handsome, Heilan Coo, heritage, history, kilt.bagpipes, knitting, Scottish yarn, sheep, sporran, Wee Black Faced Sheep | 5 Comments

Happy New Year from the Woolly Alliance!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by whippety

There has been very little work going on in Team Alliance over the past month. That is not to say we have been idle! Aurelie and I completed many knitty Christmas gifts for friends and family. Some of which you … Continue reading →

Posted in address tae a haggis, Burns Night, Burns Supper, Child, Christmas, Cooking, Design, Festive, haggis, History, Knitting, neeps 'n' tatties, Robbie Burns, Scotland, Scottish Traditions, Tartan, Toddler, Toy, whisky | Tagged Christmas, design, halloween project, heritage, history, knitting, recipe, Scottish history, toddler, toy | 2 Comments

Bauble Cocoons and a Stocking… Christmas is on its way!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by spinnygonzalez

These past days have been very Christmassy over here. I guess that the wee snowflakes which delicately decided to make an appearance on December 1st may be a little responsible for it. I really love when the cold settles and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Design, Festive, History, Knitting | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Stocking, design, heritage, history, New Lanark, Scottish history | Comments Off

“Maman les p’tits bateaux…” – The naughty corner

Posted on November 2, 2012 by spinnygonzalez

It has been a while since I last posted. I know it’s easily said and it’s not an excuse, but I’ve been a little busy recently. On the positive side, I’ve been rather busy knitting and writing down some ideas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Child, Christmas, Design, History, Knitting, Nursery Rhyme, Toddler | Tagged child, Christmas, Christmas Stocking, design, French traditions, heritage, knitting, maman les ptits bateaux, New Lanark, nursery rhymes, Petit Papa Noel, Scottish history, Scottish yarn, toddler | 5 Comments