Well, what a long winter it was. Spring was a bit late, and now it’s the 1st June and Summer is definitely in the air with record temperatures in Scotland today along with vivid blue skies, swallows swooping and bluebells blooming. I’ve taken delivery of Scottish linen for some cowl tunic tops in old white […]
Did you know I am happy to offer a repair service to any Roobedo garments / products? Or maybe you need the style slightly updated or taken in to fit? Fabric, in wear and washing, can stretch / loosen and change fit over time, and it’s amazing what a little bit of TLC can do […]
I’m joining the Beyond the Bothy Christmas POP UP shop this week – where you can find a small collection of my sea urchin print cushions from £35, blankets and hangings from £55 as well as arm-warmers, purses, bracelets and packs of sea urchin cards from £5. Set in the new beautiful Bothy shed at […]
Rowan berries on the road…everywhere signs of nature fast moving from Autumn into Winter. It’s a beautiful time in Highland Perthshire. The forest and hills blaze bright as the leaves turn yellow, red and gold. Time to embrace the changing seasons, stride out and collect seed heads, listen for the return of the geese, wrap […]
I have spent the last few months dreaming, planning and making as best I can. Amongst designing new products, I’ve also been learning how to repair and service my own sewing machines (more to come about that later) and after several enquiries I am excited to announce that I am now offering one-to-one sewing lessons, […]
Roobedo will be showing at CLOTH for the third year running – this fab event showcases beautiful textiles direct from the makers. CLOTH#20 will be this year ONLINE, and will be launching on 22nd August 2020 at the following link: https://pickone-productions.webflow.io/cloth20 at 10.00am GMT. This online space will host 50 makers from around the world, giving you […]
On my birthday this year, I wasn’t aware of the fact that it was the day of the first recorded case of Corona Virus in the UK. Since then, during the UK Lock-down, I’ve found my walks up the hill behind my house a peaceful retreat, and I’ve been counting my blessings and all my […]
I work two days a week as a part-time lecturer at Dundee and Angus College, in the Textiles Department. I have done this for 15 years, and absolutely love it. My main focus is pattern cutting and garment technology and themes have revolved more and more around re-using and re-purposing textiles. This term we are […]
Delighted to be approached by Circular Tayside and included in the ‘Be Inspired’ section of this initiative. I have always had thrift at the heart of my very being, and this has spilled into my practice, and I’ve come to realise that it is more important than ever! I’m looking forward to running more workshops […]
Thoughtful words from Scottish Climate Reality leader Jess Pepper FRSGS, who wore one of my Roobedo sea urchin print skirts in Berlin (June 2018) when delivering a speech as part of the Climate Reality training with Former US VP Al Gore. She said…”I chose to wear Roobedo for this global event because Ruth’s ethical, thoughtful work from […]