Wool Samples - 13 Piece Set - Houndstooth & Glen Check - Curated Materials No. 6
Wool Samples - 13 Piece Set - Houndstooth & Glen Check - Curated Materials No. 6
Inspired by chalk on a blackboard, with classic tailoring checks at their sharpest.
A curated bundle of 13 wool and wool-blend fabric samples in black, white and charcoal. It's a houndstooth and glen check lover's mix, from tiny micro-houndstooth to bold Prince of Wales checks, plus a chunky black-and-cream herringbone and a few charcoal tweeds with burgundy and silver-white windowpane lines. One large houndstooth piece has a pretty terracotta-striped selvedge. Some samples carry Italian mill labels, including Angelico, Botto Giuseppe and Moon.
Perfect for Craftober projects: visible mending, patching, patchwork and appliqué, especially if you love a monochrome palette with lots of pattern. Each bundle varies slightly, as every piece is reclaimed.
Material details
- Fibre: Mixed wool and wool blends, including wool-cashmere
- Pieces: 13
- Size: Approximately 20 x 30 cm each, sizes vary slightly (one large houndstooth piece is bigger)
- Weight: Light to heavy, depending on the piece
- Colour: Black, white, charcoal and grey, with burgundy and terracotta accents
- Feature: Houndstooth, glen checks and a herringbone. Several swatches still carry their original mill labels.
Fabric guide
This bundle mixes fine houndstooth and glen check suiting weaves, a bold herringbone and soft charcoal tweeds. Several swatches still carry their original mill labels.
Suggested uses
- Visible mending and contrast patches
- Patchwork and appliqué
- Sashiko and hand-stitched projects
- Small makes: pouches, needle books, brooches and ornaments
- Classic checks for bags, cushions and coats
Notes
- These are mill samples with pinked edges.
- Fibre content varies from piece to piece, from 100% wool to wool blends.
- Small marks or fraying may be present.
- Wool can shrink, so please wash a test piece before using it in a finished project.
- This is a one-off bundle. The photos show exactly what you will receive.
Looking for reuse inspiration?
Explore our Pinterest Reuse Inspiration boards and find a creative way to reuse this material.
🌿 Why Choose Reclaimed Materials?
Reclaimed materials reduce waste in two powerful ways: they keep textiles out of landfill, and reduce the demand for new materials that require energy, water, and raw resources to produce.
By choosing reclaimed, you’re not just sourcing fabric — you’re taking part in a more thoughtful, circular way of making.
We also believe reclaimed materials invite a different kind of creativity — one that’s more resourceful, intuitive, and personal.
🧵 About Reclaimed Materials
Each piece is unique. Photos give a good indication of what you’ll receive, but tones, textures, and sizes may vary slightly from batch to batch.
Because these materials have had a previous life, you may notice small marks or imperfections. We see these as part of their character — not flaws, but stories that make your finished piece one of a kind.
All materials are carefully checked to ensure they’re suitable for creative reuse.
💸 Our Pricing
Our materials are priced to be accessible, while reflecting their quality and potential.
Because we work with reclaimed and surplus textiles, availability and pricing may vary over time. Each batch is different, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
We aim to offer materials at significantly below typical retail value — making it easier to experiment, create, and make more with less.
🔄 Where Our Materials Come From
Our materials come from local makers, businesses, and creative projects that no longer need them.
Through our Stash Swap programme, fabrics and yarns are donated and shared within the community. Materials that aren’t rehomed during our swap events are then sorted, checked, and prepared by our team.
We make them available again through our online shop and textile reuse pop-ups — keeping them in circulation for as long as possible.
