November already!

Can't quite understand where the year has gone, how can it be November already? I think it's probably because we've all been so very busy. The fashion shows are over for another year and what wonderful events they turned out to be. We haven't got the final statistics yet, but we think that at least 60 people took part in one way or another, either as models or makers or behind the scenes. It was so wonderful to be involved in something so glamorous and to see everyone working together, those who needed support and those who didn't, those who have suffered with mental health issues and those who haven't. The Inverness show models are pictured below, thanks to the lovely Fin McAteer, who took some gorgeous pictures

The shows were also a great showcase for the things that we make and we think that the quality of what we're able to produce from disgarded fabric and recycled textiles.

Pictured below are Meg and Fiona our two tutor co-ordinators, who undertook to do a prodigious amount of work in order to make everything run as smoothly as it did, and in order to ensure that everyone had such a fantastic experience, photo this time by Caroline Dear.

There are loads more pictures on our Flickr site, not only of the fashions shows but of some of our products and workshops too.

Rag Tag Flickr page

We've also had a couple of online articles published recently which cover a little more about the history and ethos of Rag Tag

Firstly this one, which features some of pics from the Kyleakin show, taken by Caroline Dear at Trendhunter

There is also a lovely article on the Hi Arts website, we're in the Craft Spotlight for November read all about us here

We're also planning a busy winter! We have several creative workshops coming-up, including beginner sewing and rag-rugging for Christmas. In November we will be holding an all day drop-in Christmas craft event as part of the Balmacara Fayre and Square open day. More details about workshops and events are on our website on the workshops page

Our website was relaunched in August and our e-shop will follow soon, so finally people will be able to buy our goodies online. However, we couldn’t have done any of this without the support of the local community. So as a thank you for all the donations support and kindnesses we have received we’re launching our Rag Tag n Textile local loyalty card. The card will offer 20% off all Rag Tag label products and selected workshops to anyone who lives in the Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross area.

Come in and see us soon! Winter opening Tue-Fri 10-4

Sadly all this activity will take place without our lovely intern, Andrea, who is off to work with the Calman Trust in Inverness. We'll miss her loads, but we know that Calman have landed a wonderful asset in Andrea and wish her loads of luck for the future. She's pictured here in some of the gorgeous clothing that she purchased from the Balmacara shop