Preparation of raw Hampshire Down fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing, picking and carding.
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A Little About: Hampshire Down
Hampshire Down sheep are a newer breed, established in the Victorian period by crossing…
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 3 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 2 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 1 Wrap-up
Progress photos from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023
Introduction to my Tour De Fleece Challenge 2023.
Fibre Prep: Clun Forest
Preparation of raw Clun Forest fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Fibre Haul: East Anglia Yarn Festival
Last weekend I went to my very first fibre festival East Anglia Yarn Festival. I had a wonderful time, met lots of lovely fellow crafters, talked about all things wool and came away feeling very inspired. Since I have quite a large stash of my own hand spun yarn and fleeces waiting to be processed,Continue reading “Fibre Haul: East Anglia Yarn Festival”
Good Omens Cushions – An Ineffable Exploration of Textiles in Film
Recreating fabric from the Good Omens TV Show.
🎄A Merry Festive Season🎄
As we approach the end of the year I would like to thank all of my followers for your continued support and wish you a relaxing festive season. I have not managed to get many projects finished and written up on the blog this year, but I have made progress on my stash, completed TourContinue reading “🎄A Merry Festive Season🎄”
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