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As we are reaching the mid-way point of Scottish Lockdown 2.0 I figured that now would be a good time to let you know what’s been going on behind the...

It is widely acknowledged that if a scientist were to discover wool today it would be considered a ground breaking super-fibre due to its incredible insulating, fire resistant, anti-microbial and...

Surprise! Welcome to the all new and improved Sealy MacWheely website!  This change has been a long time coming but as you can probably imagine it’s not a small job and...

Due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic yarn shops across the country have been unable to offer their usual events for Yarn Shop Day this year, Sealy MacWheely included. Rather...

One of the worries that I hear most often from customers who are new to hand dyed yarns is as follows:

 

‘but how do I care for it – I don’t want to ruin such beautiful yarn’

 

let’s face it – it’s a very valid fear, particularly given the higher price point of indy dyed yarns and their uniqueness compared with their mill-dyed cousins.

What Are Mawatas? Mawatas, also commonly known as Silk Hankies, are one of my all time favourite craft supplies. For several years now I have dyed and sold my hankies...