Imagine living and working, together with your husband, on a beautiful canalboat travelling the waterways of England and Germany. Michaela Cordes does not need to imagine it – it is […]
Inspiration on an Italian holiday was the catalyst for Annabelle's weaving journey - drawn to the beauty created in plain weave with stunning combinations of natural fibres, colours and twist and plys. One journey opened the doors to another journey. I hope you enjoy reading her story.
David, of Southern Cross Fibre, was first featured in The Wheel magazine, Issue 23 with a beautiful hand dyed, hand carded and hand spun shawl. He has been a full time dyer since 2008 and has a fabulous eye for colour and exceptional spinning and weaving skills. He is the also the reason we have the beautiful 30" Elizabeth spinning wheel!
Richard and Elizabeth had the pleasure of first meeting Astrid at SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) in Fletcher, North Carolina, in October 2019 as a young and very enthusiastic fibre artist. […]
Weaving and textile designer, Eleanor Dale is our May Ashford Artist of the month. Based in London, Eleanor spends her spare time, when she is not working as an Arts […]
Karen Selk, weaver, teacher, lecturer, and author has, over thirty years, studied the raising of wild silkworms in the remote forests of central and eastern India. Her book In Search […]
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 […]
This months artist has the best of both worlds – working and encouraging fellow crafters half the time and the other half she spends honing her passion for designing, writing patterns and weaving […]
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 story. […]
When you have a childhood surrounded by the joy of fibre arts it is only natural to continue it into adulthood! Sheramy Scott, owner, artist and creator of My Mother’s […]
Welcome to our new blog feature – Ashford Artist of the month. I am looking forward to interviewing fibre artists from all around the world and sharing their stories with […]
Our artist of the month took up weaving during the 2020 lockdown and is now producing beautiful handwoven textiles. I hope you enjoying getting to know Rebecca a little more. Kate NAME: […]