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When our current folding table loom was designed in the late 1990’s, Richard sought advice from weavers around the world to ensure we incorporated t
Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Libby recently attended the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, held in Bendigo, Victoria. In conjunction with Ashford dealer, Winterwood Felt & Cra
Cottolin yarn review
Can Ashford’s cottolin yarn change my mind? A yarn review by Robyn Spady, Heddlecraft As seen in Heddlecraft magazine, issue #42 and shared with per
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2 Scarves – Houndstooth and Log Cabin
Christmas is approaching quickly but there is still plenty of time to make handmade gifts. Here are two of my favourite colour and weave patterns, woven in plain weave on […
Ancient Techniques from Modern Day Masters
Elizabeth and Richard have just returned from a trip to Canada and were honoured to visit Haida weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop in her Masset home on Haida Gwaii. Evelyn has helped [&hell
Cromwell Spinners & Weavers workshops
In August the Cromwell Spinners & Weavers held two weaving workshops with great success. Over two days (10-11 August) 6 students learned the basics of Rigid Heddle Weaving. The
Hemstitching
Hemstitching is a way you can secure the ends of your weaving without having to sew or tie knots in the warp ends. There are several variations of hemstitching – […]