We are an approved dealer of Ashford of New Zealand fibers, spinning wheels, weaving looms and accessories. Special orders are no extra charge. Please, phone (800) 359-2906 or email for a free current brochure.
Series of Fiber Books from Bette Hochberg
Handspinner's Handbook - Practical directions for fast and easy spinning on the wheel with wool, cotton, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, silk, flax, angora, basketry fibres, etc. Preparation, washing, setting twist, shrinkage, carding, blending.
Fibre Facts - Spinners and weavers guide to natural and synthetic fibres and yarns. How they behave; choosing and using them; finishing and caring for them. How their properties affect quality, appearance, and performance of textiles.
Spin Span Spun - Fact and folklore for spinners and weavers. A lively collection of myths, legends, historical records, old recipes, fairy tales and songs.
Handspindles - The 10 basic styles of ethnic spindles used around the world. Historical background and simple, easy directions for using each type.
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Ashford Beginner's Spinning Set
Children love to watch as you transform fluffs of wool into yarn. Set includes Ashford's Classic Spindle (a good all round bottom whorl spindle for beginners and spinners making medium weight yarns), white and dyed unspun wool roving and a comprehensive instructional leaflet so you may learn how to spin!
Top Whorl Drop Spindle
While it looks you’re spinning upside down, it’s only the weight of the whorl that’s reversed and spinning is much easier than expected! We carry two sizes from Ashford of New Zealand. Both are well balanced, have strong spring wire hooks bent to help keep your yarn from arcing out of the hook. The long shafts help to balance the spindle and allow for "down the thigh" propulsion for high speed spinning. Small - diameter 2.5", weighs 1.3 oz. Large - diameter 3.75", weighs 2.75 oz. Light lacquer finish.
With clear easy-to-follow instructions, Sarah Swett helps children find out how much fun it is to weave using everything from their hands to cardboard to a portable loom assembled from ordinary plumbing parts. (Adults can try too!) Make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects including note cards, friendship bracelets, rag dolls, treasure pouches, dog collars, belts, shoelaces and a West African blanket. Hardbound.
New Zealand Raw Wool
Lanolin-rich raw wool fleece with beautiful luster and wavy locks, just as it comes from the sheep. Experience the whole process of washing and transforming the wool with your children and allow them to benefit from these magical moments. Washed wool can then be turned to good use for spinning into yarn, dyeing, felting (wet and dry) or used as stuffing for your soft toy projects.
The Ashford Book of Carding
A practical and inspiring guide to fibre preparation. Detailed instructions for hand carding, drum carding, turning fleece into sliver, color blending, and fiber blending. Color theory is covered in depth. A specific resource for those interested in creating their own custom blended colors from Ashford's beautiful line of Corriedale wool. Projects included are your own color blended, spun then knitted self-striping socks, merino mittens, a triangular shawl and a merino and silk scarf.
Adult Hand Carders
The process of carding untangles wool fibers and removes foreign matter prior to spinning and felting. These curved back wool carders from Ashford come complete with handcarding instructions and are proportioned for adults. Minor assembly required to glue and screw the handle in place. 72 point cloth, 4.25"x7.75" carding surface. Very durable.
Children's Hand Carders
These small curved back wool carders are lightweight, easy and fun to use. Carding is an activity that has a very calming effect on children. Carding surface of 3"x7.25". Instructions included.
Ashford Drum Carder
We use one of these in our shop for making beautiful one-of-a kind multi-colored batts of wool which can become a seasonal surface on the nature table, be wet or dry felted, or used in "painting" magic wool pictures. The garments on our needle felted Seasonal Dolls are made of this color blended wool!
The Ashford Drum Carder quickly cards most types of wool for spinning and felting or for custom designing and producing your own 2 ounce wool batts for felting! Coarser wool can be carded, too. Just feed in smaller amounts. Clamp and doffer tool (awl) included. For fine and medium wools; Fine 72 point cloth. (Coarse model available, too.)
Express Shipping of this item will most likely incur a surcharge that is based upon the package's dimensions. If so, your actual shipping charge will be more than what's indicated upon checkout.
Flick Carder
Using a single Flick Carder is an inexpensive and quick way to spin directly from the locks. Whether in the grease or washed, simply flick or tap a lock a few times to open it up and straighten the fibers and it's ready to spin. This tool is also useful for cleaning up a drum carder between color blending.
Weaving Without a Loom
Weaving on cardboard, weaving on sticks, weaving three dimensional objects like beret-style hats on flat card, and even weaving tapestry on second-hand store picture frames and embroidery hoops. A book to satisfy the teacher, the beginner, and the textile artist wanting simple, portable project ideas suitable for all the family. 130 color photographs, and easy-to-follow clear directions. Veronica Burningham
Classic Pot Holder Loom Set
Children and adults can weave practical, natural fiber potholders for home, gifts. or to sell as a fund-raiser for your school, church or club. The Classic Potholder Loom is made of sturdy metal and the peg design holds the loops securely so they won’t slip off while weaving. One of those wonderful old fashioned inventions still popular and useful today. Also included are custom-sized (not too big or too small) 100% cotton loops, crochet hook, weaving hook and illustrated instructions. Extra loops in a bag of multicolors available in two sizes. Made in USA. Ages 6 and up
Wool Loops
Ready for something really special? Try the wool loops for an extra thick and beautiful potholder. One big bag is enough for 3 projects in assorted colors. Great fun for finger knitting, too!
A Child's Pouch Weaving Kit
Weave treasure bags, pouches, little purses, sachet pillows and more. The design of the simple, yet beautiful hardwood handloom allows you to weave bags without having to sew any seams. When woven, they simply slip off the loom, edges are already finished! This lovely weaving kit comes with a 4.5"x5" hardwood handloom, a handmade 6" wooden weaving needle, a detailed instruction booklet and 100% cotton yarn in assorted colors. Ages 7 to adult.
Pelle's New Suit ~ mini
Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle’s Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed, and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. Mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic. Color illustrations, 7" x 5". Hardbound. Ages 4-6.
Charlie Needs a Cloak
Charlie the shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. Pictures and humorous story by Tomie dePaola. Ages 5-9
The Goat in the Rug by Geraldine
Geraldine is a goat and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. The reader learns in a fun way about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug - and about cooperation among friends. Ages 4-8.
Merino and Corriedale Wool in our Felting Section
We carry Ashford's soft Merino Wool and their Corriedale in an abundance of dyed and natural colors. Follow this link to see it all!
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