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I was recently asked by a student which of the spinning wheels I would choose if I could only keep one from the shop's collection. It took me a few minutes to...

So you've got your spindle or wheel all set up, you've had a wee practice and you're ready to invest in your first floofy goodness but what do all the...

In my humble opinion the Ashford Kiwi 3 is one of the best wheels currently on the market. A relatively new design it has a number of features and improvements...

Spinning is an excellent skill with a long and fascinating history which, once mastered, is therapeutic as well as productive. For many budding spinners, however, it can seem like a very deep and daunting rabbit hole to fall into but fear not! I have had the pleasure of teaching spinners for a number of years now and have collected a number of tips and tricks to help you get started on your spinning journey!

It is widely acknowledged that if a scientist were to discover wool today it would be considered a ground breaking super-fibre due to its incredible insulating, fire resistant, anti-microbial and...

One of the worries that I hear most often from customers who are new to hand dyed yarns is as follows:

 

‘but how do I care for it – I don’t want to ruin such beautiful yarn’

 

let’s face it – it’s a very valid fear, particularly given the higher price point of indy dyed yarns and their uniqueness compared with their mill-dyed cousins.

What Are Mawatas? Mawatas, also commonly known as Silk Hankies, are one of my all time favourite craft supplies. For several years now I have dyed and sold my hankies...