Shielagh Tacey Handwoven

Yes, it really is sunny here in Glasgow today! I’m enjoying sitting in a sunny window weaving away whilst listening to the radio, I am incredibly pleased that both Adam and Joe and Radcliffe and Maconie are now on the Big British Castle’s 6 Music.

I am currently using my new yarn to make new spring/summer scarves and I have taken icecream flavours as my reference for colour. As a child I remember eating Gino Ginelli Icecream and singing the song loudly, Gino oh Gino Ginelli… My favourite flavour was Mint Choc Chip but others included Tutti Fruiti, Toffee Fudge and Choc and Nut. Here’s the 1996 advert which bizarrely stars Alistair McGowan:

Another of my favourite icecream flavours is Neopolitan, the vanilla section was always left till last in our house. Sometimes we were lucky enough to get a block of Neopolitan icecream and wafers.

Below is a scarf I have just finished in Neopolitan colours (chocolate/strawberry/vanilla or brown/pink/cream) using a Gothic Cross pattern. Next I am planning on using Mint Choc Chip colours.

I’ve been listening to a lot of Adam and Joe recently and then found this little video made by Nick White. There is even a snowman in it so I thought I’d use it to say Merry Christmas to you all and have a Happy New Year!

My shop is closed for the next few days but don’t fear it’ll be up and running again once I’m bored of mince pies and Christmas cheer.