In a series of stone-walled fields, by the side of the Solway Firth in South West Scotland our flock of native, pedigree Castlemilk Moorit sheep graze peacefully through the year, growing their amazing mocha fleeces.

The plentiful rain rinses their fleeces in pure, clean water. Each year, as the days warm up their fleeces are shorn for their well being.

We put this sustainable gift to use as creatively and beautifully as we can.

My creative process always seeks to highlight the rich earthy tones of the Castlemilk Moorit sheep’s fleece.

Threads in our tweed combine strands of fibre in three colours - two parts dyed Shetland, and one natural, undyed mocha Castlemilk Moorit sheep fibre. The result gives a tonal warmth and depth to the threads of the fabric.

Then I consider utility - creating a distinctive design appealing to people in the countryside and cities of the world.

For inspiration I look around me - at my view, the shape of the stone-walled fields, the glinting blue sea and the soft golden light, striping the grass on a winter’s evening.

The result inspired one poetic follower to say “The colours just remind me of a forest in spring, slowly slipping into fall while a dry little stream has some water left flowing in it”.

I couldn’t put it better.

On a rare 1948 Hattersley Domestic Dobby loom, the talented artisan weaver, Sam Goate (of Woven in the Bone) is creating magic.

With her hands, both feet and a lot of patience she is coaxing her old machinery to deliver cloth that is in demand across the world.