Highland Wool Fest

23/12/2025

Hope everyone has a peaceful and happy Christmas!

24/11/2025

In Finland, public libraries are expanding far beyond bookshelves — now offering tools that help stitch lives together, quite literally. Across several cities, sewing machines have become part of the standard lending catalog, allowing low-income visitors to repair clothes instead of throwing them away. These aren't tucked into obscure corners but placed in bright, welcoming craft zones where visitors can sit, sew, and save.

The machines are free to use and require no special registration. Alongside them are boxes of donated fabric, thread spools, scissors, and pins — everything needed for basic mending or light tailoring. Librarians sometimes offer tutorials or printed guides, helping first-time users fix zippers, shorten sleeves, or reinforce worn-out seams.

For many, these stations offer more than clothing repair. They become quiet spaces of focus, creativity, and pride. Visitors leave not just with stitched garments but a renewed sense of resourcefulness. Some even return with friends, teaching one another how to sew or create small upcycled items from scraps.

This initiative fits within Finland’s broader culture of sustainability, where reuse is valued and waste is carefully avoided. By making such tools accessible to everyone, libraries are redefining their purpose — turning from knowledge hubs into hands-on sanctuaries for practical living.

With each stitch made in these shared spaces, Finland proves that mending doesn’t just restore fabric — it strengthens the threads of community.

24/10/2025

Should be fun!!

It’s the time we’ve all been waiting for knitters🧶❤️!

Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter hosted by Tom Daley kicks off on Sunday 2 November at 8pm on Channel 4. 🎉

Will you be watching? 👀 Tell us in the comments below 👇🏻

24/10/2025

Delighted to say that we've just made donations from this year's Wool Fest to Myeloma UK and Highland Hospice - £1328 to each charity. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen❤️

20/10/2025

If any of you like quizzes and live near Muir of Ord, why not get a team together and join us?

18/10/2025

If anybody is in Dingwall on 1st November, this is a good place to pick up bargains for Christmas whilst supporting a worthy charity. Almost all the things on sale are brand new!!

08/10/2025

Who wouldn’t want to be given this as a present!!

06/10/2025

This might be useful

04/10/2025

Welcome to all our new followers!!

28/09/2025

Thanks to everyone for making this year's Wool Fest special - it's great to see a community coming together and enjoying themselves.

27/09/2025

Strathpeffer Pavilion is ready! Wool Fest opens at 10:00!

27/09/2025

She’s waiting for you!!!