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How much fibre should I buy?
I often get asked how much fibre would be required for a particular spinning or felting project so I have prepared a short guide which may help you... For spinning......
How much fibre should I buy?
I often get asked how much fibre would be required for a particular spinning or felting project so I have prepared a short guide which may help you... For spinning......
Drop spindles - help for beginners
Here you'll find the answers to some of the most common beginner questions. Practice makes perfect so keep at it and you'll soon nail it! Download an instruction sheet here... ...
Drop spindles - help for beginners
Here you'll find the answers to some of the most common beginner questions. Practice makes perfect so keep at it and you'll soon nail it! Download an instruction sheet here... ...
Dyeing sheep & alpaca fibre & yarn
Disclaimer - please read The following instructions & advice is limited to the dyeing of combed fibre top and spun yarn only - not items of clothing etc. We do...
Dyeing sheep & alpaca fibre & yarn
Disclaimer - please read The following instructions & advice is limited to the dyeing of combed fibre top and spun yarn only - not items of clothing etc. We do...
Jane Stafford school of weaving
I was recommended to look at the Jane Stafford School of Weaving and I'm so glad I did – I now recommend it to all my weaving friends! When I was...
Jane Stafford school of weaving
I was recommended to look at the Jane Stafford School of Weaving and I'm so glad I did – I now recommend it to all my weaving friends! When I was...
How to use a yarn gauge
Which size reed do I use for this yarn? We've all been there. We've found some long forgotten yarn at the back of the cupboard, the ballband is missing and...
How to use a yarn gauge
Which size reed do I use for this yarn? We've all been there. We've found some long forgotten yarn at the back of the cupboard, the ballband is missing and...
6 tips to make your wheel spin better
I've fixed up 100's of Ashford spinning wheels in my time. So many issues could've been avoided with a bit of TLC. Here's my 6 top tips to keep your...
6 tips to make your wheel spin better
I've fixed up 100's of Ashford spinning wheels in my time. So many issues could've been avoided with a bit of TLC. Here's my 6 top tips to keep your...
AGWSD Find a guild near you
Association of guilds of weavers, spinners and dyers You can find a complete list of all the guilds in the UK. There's bound to be one near you. https://www.wsd.org.uk/the-guilds/list-of-all-guilds/
AGWSD Find a guild near you
Association of guilds of weavers, spinners and dyers You can find a complete list of all the guilds in the UK. There's bound to be one near you. https://www.wsd.org.uk/the-guilds/list-of-all-guilds/
Spin with Swaledale
I had never spun Swaledale before but I thought as there is lots of it in the shop I might TEST some! The first thing I noticed is it's an...
Spin with Swaledale
I had never spun Swaledale before but I thought as there is lots of it in the shop I might TEST some! The first thing I noticed is it's an...
Spin with Whitefaced Woodland
I love spinning all fibre, all the glorious blends, dyed batts and funky rolags but there's something very satisfying about sitting down with a big cloud of washed and combed...
Spin with Whitefaced Woodland
I love spinning all fibre, all the glorious blends, dyed batts and funky rolags but there's something very satisfying about sitting down with a big cloud of washed and combed...
Tips when spinning hand dyed fibre
Not only do I love to hand-dye fibre but I also love buying, accumulating and stashing hand-dyed fibre – I can succumb to the eye candy of a pretty 100g...
Tips when spinning hand dyed fibre
Not only do I love to hand-dye fibre but I also love buying, accumulating and stashing hand-dyed fibre – I can succumb to the eye candy of a pretty 100g...