A new, beautiful, comprehensive book on spinning yarn I have been working with my spinning mentor, Alison Daykin over the last three years writing, photographing and testing every technique. Jane Deane and Amanda Hannaford have kindly reviewed it and added their insights and expertise to ensure all the technical aspects are accurate and up to date. This is the book I wished was available when I… Continue reading Inspired to Spin
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Berta’s Flax
A while ago I mentioned Berta's flax and promised to say more. Sorry it has taken so long to update this. Berta was an Austrian woman who lived in the early 20th century. Her dowery included a chest full of flax stricks. These stricks were an insurance policy, to be used if she fell on hard… Continue reading Berta’s Flax
Natural Dyeing 2
Last week I posted about my dye garden and suppliers of natural dye stuffs and information. This week there is a link to an inspiring exhibition, sadly now over, and an exciting natural dye research project which is looking to recuit natural dyers to complete a survey. Jane Deane’s stunning exhibition 'Colour, Naturally' for the Devon Guild of Craftsmen… Continue reading Natural Dyeing 2
Natural dyeing
What could be more in tune with nature than taking plants and colouring fibre with them? I have dabbled in dyeing for years, but this year I planted a dye garden. Dyeing with weld Plants for your dye garden Weld (shown here) for yellow, woad and Japanese indigo for blue and madder for red. None… Continue reading Natural dyeing
Needle felting Pumpkins
Needle felting fun If you haven’t tried needle felting give it a go. I had such fun yesterday with Maxine, our awesome needle felt tutor. We were creating a few props for the Halloween course on 24th October. https://beechwoodcrafts.com/needle-felted-halloween-pumpkins/ For a few hours you can forget everything else and create. Easy to dip your toes… Continue reading Needle felting Pumpkins
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