Black Welsh Mountain sheep are some of the only sheep in the UK to produce a purely black fleece as opposed to a very dark brown. The breed is referred to in writing dating back to the medieval period…
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Suint Fermentation Drying Update
Improvements to the fleece drying process using old technology.
A Side Quest in Sewing
(or an ode to the projects you think will ‘only take a day’) Falling down the fibre rabbit hole has led me to explore sustainability, particularly of clothing. There are many problems with fast fashion; environmental pollution from synthetic materials and dyes, overconsumption, and worker exploitation to name but a few. Working with and researchingContinue reading “A Side Quest in Sewing”
Tour De Fleece 2025 – Week 3 Final Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2025
Tour De Fleece 2025 – Week 2 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2025
Tour De Fleece 2025 – Week 1 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2025
Tour De Fleece 2025
Introduction to my 2025 Tour De Fleece Challenge.
How Long is a Piece of String?
Setting up a vintage yarn measurer ahead of this year’s Tour de Fleece.
Repairing a Felted Necklace
Experimenting with needle felting to repair a wool necklace
East Anglia Yarn Festival 2025
Mini Fibre Festival Haul