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'I hope we continue to see a rise in the price of wool' says Patrick Grant

Speaking to Farmers Guardian at the Great Yorkshire Show, the Great British Sewing Bee judge shared the importance of choosing wool over synthetic alternatives

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 4 min read
Patrick Grant (left) and Richard Schofield (right)
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Patrick Grant (left) and Richard Schofield (right)

Clothier and TV personality Patrick Grant took to the stage at the Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday (July 16) to try his hand at shearing. The Great British Sewing Bee judge was joined by Richard...

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