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Lanark Small Holders Festival
Had a great day at the Lanark Small Holders Festival on Saturday 26th September. I was there as a ambassador for Zero Waste Scotland and...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Christmas Santa Sacks & More
I've just created some new Christmas Santa Sacks. They are hand stitched and in the spirit of sustainability have been designed from...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Innovative Learning Week
What happens when 3 disciplines collaborate during Innovative Learning Week (ILW) to explore the Circular Economy as a alternative to...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Spring Collection in The Cross
Some of my Spring Collection is now available in The Cross, in London's Holland Park.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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8 Hours to Save the Planet
8 hours to save the planet - saw survival meet the circular economy as students worked to turn left over textiles from the Glasgow...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Fashion Revolution Day 2015
Recently featured in the Daily Record article highlighting the Fashion Revolution Day. We have to raise awareness of what people are...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Blanket Commission for Hollywood Actress Jessica Simpson gets Star Billing
Wow! Amazed and delighted to see how American designer Rachel Ashwell incorporated my blanket commision into Hollywood actress Jessica...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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#loveyourclothes Glasgow and Aberdeen!
Some pictures and press coverage from the latest #loveyourclothes events in John Lewis Glasgow and Aberdeen. Love Your Clothes aims to...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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ECA and Jutexpo in Charitable Collaboration
As you may know, Shirley is a lecturer at the Edinburgh College of Art and her students have recently started a project in collaboration...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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My Wool Blanket Collection
I love this collection of authentic wool blankets- I find them totally inspiring and this collection changes all the time.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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#loveyourclothes! - 2014
On the 1st June I participated in a "Love your Clothes" event in John Lewis, Glasgow. Love Your Clothes aims to raise awareness of the...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Kitty and Teddy
Looking at this photo makes me very happy and also a bit sad as I realise how grown up Kitty is now. She still continues to be the...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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My MESSY DESK!
I do try and tidy up my desk but it never lasts. This truly is organised chaos!

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Herald Fashion Awards 2014
Myself and Kitty were delighted to attend the Herald Fashion Awards in Glasgow. My research was highlighted as part of the event.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 18, 20231 min read
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Sourdough Bread
I started making sourdough bread in April 2013. I really am obsessed. I intend to try not buy any commercial bread this year! I love the...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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