Beautiful cruelty free fleece rugs handcrafted and knitted garments
made with love
from Aberdeenshire to your home
The Shearer, rug maker and knitter
Hi, I am Pam Sutherland, my aim to is to make create beautiful rugs, cruelty free and sustainable. Living in rural Aberdeenshire at the foot of Bennachie. I am involved in the whole process ; tending sheep, shearing, preparing the fleeces and making felted rugs that will enhance any home.
I love working with sheep and their wool, its so tactile and every breed produces a different type of fleece giving lots of variety in colour and feel . I also enjoy knitting which keeps me busy when not making rugs.
If you fancy making your own rug I offer a one to one course where you also learn the art of felted rug making.
PLEASE CHECK OUT SHEARING CRAFTS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR LATEST RUGS
Above some of my most recent commissions , if you see something you like get in touch and I can make to order.
Fleece Rugs
Beautiful hand made wet felted rugs from a wide range of sheep breeds all with their own unique fleece from Icelandic to Shetland , Gotland to Valais.
Make your own rug
I run a small number of one to one day courses, based in Aberdeenshire ,where you can learn the skills to make your own felted rug. Contact me using the form below or via Facebook Shearing Crafts.
Bespoke Rugs, a great keepsake from a special sheep.
Sooky is a special wee pet sheep, his owners wanted to use his fleece and have something that would be a lovely keepsake. The rug was posted to me and I started created the piece with Sooky’s name added to the backing. It was a pleasure to make this one off rug and I would be delighted to make your own special rug, or even teach you to make one yourself, just get in touch below.
Supporting Farming
Wool is an amazing fibre used to make carpets, clothing even home insulation as well as amazing yarns.
From Field to fireplace
- Despite being an amazing fibre, the the value of fleeces have dropped, making it more expensive to shear than to sell the wool
- By buying a cruelty free handmade rug you are helping to support and sustain local farming .
Reviews and Feedback
Absolutely love my rug made by Pam, using our favourite Manx Loughton’s fleece. It’s a lovely reminder of Dolly. The skill and finished product are amazing. Recommended.
“This beautiful rug arrived yesterday. It’s really thick and soft to stand on and obviously the pooch loves it! Thank you so much for the beautiful rug and fast delivery!”
“Amazing, high quality product, skilled labour. We love our rug. Great service and communication.”
“I had my pet Valais Blacknose Aldo’s first fleece made into a wee rug which I absolutely adore, so soft and well made.”
Get In Touch
shearingcrafts@gmail.com
Come and meet Shearing Crafts
Will update with upland coming craft fairs during the year, in the meantime please feel free to contact me for more information or to order a custom rug .
Up coming fairs
23rd March, Scottish Wool Producers Showcase, Dewars Centre, Perth
Saturday 18th May – Bennachie Leisure Centre
Saturday 25th May – Highland Wool Fest
Saturday and Sunday 22nd & 23rd June – Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Saturday 24th August – Wool at Portsoy
Saturday 19th October – Scottish Smallholder Festival
Wee update from Bob
Wee update from Bob
I am just taking a power nap as its been all go getting ready for the Spring craft fairs and meeting lots of lovely customers and fellow crafters . I like to quality test mum’s rugs at this Gotland is lush.
