Life as a Textile Design Student in Scotland: Weaving, Dyeing Yarn, & Exploring Edinburgh

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TAGS: Heriot-Watt University, Galashiels Scottish Borders Scotland, Design for Textiles Textile Surface, Weaving Weaver Woven, Historic Loom, Fashion Institute of Technology Study Abroad, Warp Weft Painting Acid Dyeing, College University Student Vlog

[Liz.Green]

I hope you're looking back on your weaving with pride. This is a singular experience you're sharing with us. Even though you may not like some of the early patterns, they are unique and valuable because they are your creations in a location most of your viewers won't get to experience. I like your color choices a lot. I continue to get excited about your story and your work. That loom looks like a lot of hard labor. This all feels successful. Thumbs up to you, Andrea.

[MCracknell]

I'm currently writing up a proposal to send through to potential PhD supervisors about ancient textiles, and just having this on in the background is spring me on. (Also the colours that you used throughout this are absolutely stunning together!)

[teacat]

“I believe in myself. I can do it.” Yes indeed. Yes you should and yes you did.
Andrea! Thank you for bringing us along with your education, experiences and adventures. It’s a wonderful time to be so alive.

[sonjanordahl]

I love how the warp painting you did last time looks like sound waves moving through the fabric. I also think the lavender you chose to finish off that sample looks really good.

[TamarLitvot]

Loved all the views of your weaving -- the "chunky twill" was my favorite of what you wove. You're doing so many interesting things all at once and your enthusiasm is infectious.

[WiccanJello]

That loom is insane! I picked up some fun tricks with the warp dyeing and how you heat sealed your edges. Love this channel! :)

[intheyellowcorner]

As a Scottish (just north of Edinburgh) textile geek who never got a chance at uni, I am LOVING your videos. I feel like im getting to live through you. ❤❤🥰

[MrThom]

That heat bond is so smart. I never thought of that. I'm so used to having to sew to bind edges and such which makes sense for wearables but less so for gamps/samples.

[LadyWiggin]

I’m just embarking on weaving journey. I love watching your videos. If I were younger I would definitely work on a textiles degree. I didn’t realize how much I love it

[FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much for letting us experience this with you, but without any of the time pressure! I felt so seen when you showed hammering the pegs into the wrong side. That's just bad design that it's not set up to STOP you from doing that 🤣🤣

[bluewolfwalking]

I think you showed amazing restraint at that sample sale!

[ellaconner]

I really like the last dye you did. It turned out so pretty! TFS

[soniatriana]

I sure hope your videos continue to follow you through your life!! Watching as you go through your Textile & Fashion Education is an honor!! Especially because your videos are so well done!! I learn so much & it’s very exciting to see your process from concept to finished piece, with & without errors. Thank
😊😊🤗🤗🤗🙌🙌🙌💕!!!

[meghanakrishna]

Wow! I myself a textile student. I've never really got this much interested in weaving even in our lecture classes. Watching your vlogs just make me inspire to learn more about the subject I choose. Thank you for doing such vlogs

[Laurasere]

What a refreshing change to the usual YouTube videos I watch, I love Scotland!

[DeedersW]

I think you should enjoy an Innis and Gunn beer at The Witchery, down from the castle. Try some haggis with that. You are welcome.

[britttreu]

First time I see you. You are so Sweet and tell a good “story” without to many details. Will follow you from now on. From a patcgworker in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰

[lisbethbula]

You’re a very structured student. I learn a lot while you’re learning thanks to your videos!

[MRSSYRUP]

Loving what your showing us! Thanks so much..

[Mimulus]

This is all so inspiring Andrea. I admit I liked the sample sale and Edinburgh Christmas Market the best. Those 3 sweaters you got were adorable!