What's happening at McLean & Co in May 2022?
May 4, 2022
Who can believe it is already May 2022?
Firstly, thanks to all of you who supported us during our "Wish we were at the Wanaka Show" sale. Secondly, thank you to everyone who responded to my appeal to drop us review online or by email. It really makes a difference to our on...
We love Fashy hotties!
April 14, 2022
We love our Fashy hot water bottles and have used them for years throughout our cold South Island winters.
We recommend using German designed and manufactured Fashy-Thermoplast hot water bottles. Fashy has been making hot water bottles since 1948 and has continuously been de...
Collaborating with Revology Concept Store
April 4, 2022
If you are in Wanaka go and check out Revology Concept Store at 28 Helwick Street. This beautifully curated shop is definitely worth a visit, and not just because they stock McLean & Co.
The Revology Concept Store & Tea House is about circular design & mindful living. It's a...
Wishing we were at the Wanaka Show Sale this weekend
March 11, 2022
Like many thousands of others, we wish we at the Wanaka Show this morning, ready to experience the camaraderie, atmosphere and sheer joy of an amazing event. It's not just about making money (although that certainly helps!!) it's also about catching up with friends and acqua...
Newsletter - Feb 2022
February 26, 2022
Hi,
I'd better get this written and sent out to you quickly - it's already nearly March and I've been busy making product for the coming cooler months while Rod has been busy weaving our first commission for the year. We have an interesting year lined up and are both excited...
Naming our textile collections
February 19, 2022
"How do you name your fabric collections?" Good question, often asked.
Here at McLean & Co. we focus on local. We focus on history and tradition. We focus on craftsmanship. We focus on sustainable. We focus on slow...
Because of this, when it came time to start naming our NZ...
The history of herringbone
February 14, 2022
We weave a lot of herringbone patterned fabric, all using natural fibres, usually New Zealand wool of course!
The herringbone pattern has been around for a long time. It was named for its similarity to the skeleton of a herring fish with its distinctive v-shaped weaving patt...
Meet the maker - Oamaru 2021
August 20, 2021
We love being involved in the Waitaki Meet the Maker event. It's an opportunity to be part of something much bigger than ourselves, give back to the community and of course show people what we are doing in our shed.
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Shining on...
October 30, 2020
Our son Lachlan Dougal McLean shines on in so many ways, some tangible and some not, but he is always here, there and everyone, shining for so many people in ways Rod and I will never be aware of. We are honoured and humbled to have been featured in a passion project by the ...
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