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Honour Bestowed – Richard Ashford recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Ashford Wheels & Looms is proud to announce that Richard Ashford has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribut
The Ashford Award Winners for 2026
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 Ashford Award is designer Belinda Gredig, based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. With an academic
New Loom Stand Accessory Trays
We are delighted to introduce a new accessory for our rigid heddle weavers. Keep weaving tools close at hand with our new Loom Stand Accessory Trays.
Caterpillar Cotton Scarf Kits
An easy, beginner-friendly weaving kit using beautifully soft Caterpillar cotton. Create a stunning handwoven scarf that’s a pleasure to make and we
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Honour Bestowed – Richard Ashford recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Ashford Wheels & Looms is proud to announce that Richard Ashford has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to business and the [&hell
Processing stinging nettle fibres by hand
Fresh from winning the 2026 Ashford Award designer Belinda Gredig of Mönchengladbach, Germany, shares her guide to processing on of nature’s most overlooked fibres: stinging net
Daylight Stars Knitted Shawl
The Daylight Stars Knitted Shawl is a stunning project that takes you from fibre preparation right through to the finished knitted shawl. Blending soft Merino with lustrous Tencel
Ashford Artist of the Month – Apr 26 – Linda Norton
This month’s Ashford Artist of the Month is Linda Norton of Mophead, a passionate fibre artist from Queensland, Australia, whose creative journey has evolved from crocheted beani