New colours – Caterpillar Cotton
We are very happy to introduce two new colourways in our popular Caterpillar Cotton range – Monochrome and Purple Haze. CC408 – 408 Caterpillar Cotton Monochrome Colour
Ashford Artist of the Month – Feb 23
What do you do when you become bored of lifeless shop bought yarns and want colour and texture? You spin your own unique and personal yarns! That is exactly what […]
Spinning Woolen and Worsted – by Jillian Moreno
Another great article from Jillian Moreno. In this blog post Jillian shares with us a technique for spinning woolen and worsted yarn. Click here to read her previous article Sp
Sunshine Tea Towels by Marie-France Gosselin
Marie-France Gosselin is a fibre artist (weaver, quilter, sewer, dyer) living in Ottawa, Canada. She has been an Ashford dealer and a rigid heddle teacher at L’Atelier Weaving St
Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance
Richard has put together some great information for keeping your spinning wheels in tip top shape. In this article you will find information on current and previous model wheels.
Spinning Vertical Colour – by Jillian Moreno
Jillian Moreno is an author and teacher who is very passionate about investigating the structure of yarn and colour, and using them in intentional ways in knitting, stitching and
Wheel 34 – Maria’s Tote Bag
Maria’s Tote Bag featured in Issue 34 of The Wheel magazine. Click here to download the full PDF instructions including sewing pattern.
Wheel 34 – Plain to Plaid on the Jack Loom
David’s plaid sweater featured in Issue 34 of The Wheel magazine. Click here to download weaving draft PDF.
Rigid Heddle Honeycomb Cushions
Elsa Krogh is one of the main reasons I have such a passion for rigid heddle weaving. Not only did she teach me invaluable tips and tricks on how to warp and weave […]
Ashford Artist of the Month – Oct 22 – Nari Alves
Have you ever considered swapping your day job for something more creative? Contemporary weaver Nari Alves, from Wellington New Zealand did just that. I hope you enjoy reading her