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- Sandy Gilbert (Director/Design Leader) |
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sandy@proudyarns.co.uk |
Proud
Yarns,
Washbrook Farm, Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1NN |
| w:
www.proudyarns.co.uk |
Purpose:
To sell products using only wool, mohair and alpaca from local
happy animals.
Available: Yarn and great `must have` garments
for men and women.
News: All coloured yarn hand dyed in non-toxic
mediums. Range of baby clothes being developed. NOW. Made to
measure your own design items available at very little extra
cost. |
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SUE'S COLOURFUL CROCHET - Victoria Kerfoot |
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e:
capesentry@yahoo.co.uk |
Orchard House Farm, Chopdyke Drove, Gosberton Clough, Spalding,
Lincolnshire PE114JP |
| w:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/suescolourfulcrochet |
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01775 750178 m: 07950523833 |
| I crochet and spin for
hobbies. My mum and I have a small Etsy shop and we can make to
order, so please contact me if you have something in mind you
would like made. We also have Texel and Suffolk sheep. |
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ARTFELT - Andrea Coleman |
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e:
andrea@artfelt.co.uk |
Barton Lodge, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5RL |
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www.artfelt.co.uk |
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t: 01823480393 m:
07531288482 |
| I am a textile artist and
teach felt making in schools and to small groups in Somerset. I
have a range of felt making kits with online tutorials using
some British wool. |
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BAL DES FLEURS - Natali |
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e:
baldesfleurs@gmail.com |
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www.baldesfleurs.com |
| Experienced felt maker
working with finest wool and fleece. Felted handbags, scarves,
cobwebs and fashion accessories. Based in East Sussex. Have
participated in textile events and shows (The Mall, London).
Member of Sussex Guild and Society of Designer Craftsmen. |
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ROZ BARKER |
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e:
roz@allfiredup-devon.co.uk |
Tavistock, Devon |
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www.allfiredup-devon.co.uk |
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Facebook: Roz Barker Artist |
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Mobile: 07891 397100 |
I am an artist and teacher
with a keen interest in felt making, both wet felting and needle
felting. I take commissions for one off pieces of felt art,
produce and sell felt animal toys and decorations as well as
teaching felt making workshops to both adults and children. As a
trained Art and Textiles teacher I also go into schools to do
felt workshops.
I particularly like using my parents organic rare breed sheep
fleeces, mainly Manx Loaghtan and Hebridean. I teach workshops
from their idyllic farm, Fowlescombe Farm in the South Hams
Devon and small intimate classes from my studio in Tavistock. I
also offer children's felt making parties. |
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BELLACOUCHE FELT STUDIO - Yuli Somme |
| e:
info@bellacouche.com |
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www.bellacouche.com
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01647 441405 |
I am a textile artist
exclusively using regional wools, currently Shetland, Lleyn,
Devon Closewool and Bluefaced Leicester. I make use of regional
wool in three ways:
1/ Felt making kits for schools, inspiring children to make
felt, either with hands (The Woolsack) or with feet (Feet Felt),
lots of information about sustainable textiles and wool in
particular.
2/ The Leafcocoon is a modern take on an ancient idea, combining
the concepts of a shroud and a coffin, to be used for a greener
funeral and natural burial.
3/ Practical, useful and beautiful felt products for the home. |
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FABRIKANT - Lisa Tregenza |
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e:
fabrikant.art@gmail.com |
The Rectory, Church Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA4 3AT |
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w:
www.thefabrikantblog.wordpress.com |
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m: 07800 892171
twitter: @FabrikantArt |
A textile artist and maker,
I make felt, knit, weave, spin, crochet, stitch, explore colour
& texture, vintage & contemporary, re-&up-cycle, and work with
rare breed and British wool. Member of Somerset Art Works. See
the Gallery page of my blog for images of my work.
Products: Wall art and occasional 3D items,
sold direct, at exhibitions, or occasionally through my Folksy
shop http://folksy.com/shops/Fabrikant |
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| FELT AMAZING
- Mary Toon |
| e:
maryfeltamazing@yahoo.co.uk |
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| w:
www.makingitdevon.com |
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t: 01822 612297 |
| I fashion felt through the
wet and dry processes using many different kinds of fleece and
fibres. From my studio I sell, teach and make a wide variety of
3D pieces (hats, scarves,bags vessels etc.) as well as abstract
and figurative hangings and sculptures. I promote and use local
fleeces wherever possible and am beginning to use only natural
dyes. I am a member of Drawn To The Valley and Devon Artists
Network and have exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. |
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KITTY FRANCIS |
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w:
http://kittyfrancis.co.uk/ |
Marazion |
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| Kitty Francis creates
beautifully handmade felt nature beads, needle felted
decorations, supplies & pure felted loveliness. |
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HAYLEY LOUISE FELT SCULPTURES - Hayley Louise |
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e:
contact@haylou.co.uk |
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www.haylou.co.uk |
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Twitter: @haylousculpt
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/Hayleylouisefelt |
t: 07737
355 686
I am an artist/sculptor of wool, using needle felting to create
my sculptures. I make one offs which are sometimes available for
sale, and I also do commissions. In 2013, I will holding some
courses for beginners or improvers, if anyone wanted to get
involved just email or phone me. All details are on my website
or FB and Twitter. |
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HEIDI FEATHERS - Zoe Fenton |
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e:
heidifeathers@hotmail.com |
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
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www.heidifeathers.com |
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Heidifeathers supply felting kits, a large range of felting
needles, wool roving, other fibres and both wet and needle
felting accessories. |
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GLADYS PAULUS |
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e:
info@gladyspaulus.co.uk |
Frome, Somerset |
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www.gladyspaulus.co.uk |
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t: 01373 467884 |
I am a feltmaker based in
Somerset. My work is inspired by nature and its incredible range
of patterns and textures. I am self taught and when I first
started out making felt I used Merino (as instructed in the
book!) but since then I have become interested in using wool
from local & UK breeds for reasons of diversity and
sustainability.
At the moment I use Shetland, Blue Faced Leicester, Romney,
Gotland, Hebridean, Teeswater and Alpaca wool and I'm interested
in trying out more breeds.
Apart from making felt I'm also fascinated by natural dyes and
last year I grew my first crop of woad which I used to dye a
batch of Shetland and Romney. This year I aim to add a range of
other dye plants to my allotment.
I run regular feltmaking classes & workshops in my home town of
Frome. |
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PINK HOUSE ARTS – Caroline Kisby |
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e:
pinkhousearts@me.com |
The Oaks, Fotheringhay, Peterborough, Northants PE8 5HX |
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www.pinkhousearts.co.uk |
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4040 |
| Felt maker and
textile artist designer/maker of a wide range of decorative and
functional fibre gifts using both British and merino wool. My
work is inspired by colour, texture and pattern. I host felt
making workshops in schools, health care settings and work with
community groups and individuals. |
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REFLECTIONS IN FELT - Sarah Brace |
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e:
reflectionsinfelt@yahoo.com |
Tewin, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0LE |
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www.etsy.com/shop/reflectionsinfelt |
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t: 07783 389675 |
| I am a feltmaker & spinner
producing, yarns, scarves, handbags, wraps, & other accessories.
I mainly use wet & nuno felting techniques to create pieces
inspired by nature. |
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ACKROYD & DAWSON Ltd/THE WOOL GATHERING -
Patricia Ackroyd |
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e:
patricia@ackroydanddawson.com |
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www.thewoolgathering.co.uk
www.ackroydanddawson.com |
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t: 01458830971 m:
07951327754 |
| Products: Ackroyd and Dawson Ltd
produces 100% British woollen, worsted and tweed fabrics from
British sheep and alpaca. The Woolgathering is a supplier of
superior British wool and alpaca fibre for hand spinning and
are wool processing agents. |
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ADELAIDE WALKER – Angela Barrow |
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e:
enquiries@adelaidewalker.co.uk |
55/56 Pegholme, Wharfebank Business Centre, Ilkley Road, Otley,
West Yorkshire, LS21 3JP |
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www.adelaidewalker.co.uk |
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t:
01943 850812 |
| Products: We sell fibres, equipment
and kits for felt makers and spinners. We have a wide range of
dyed Merino tops and an increasing range of natural breeds.
Friendly and quick service – give us a call or order online. |
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BLACK BAT - Jo Davies |
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e:
info@blackbatsheepskins.co.uk |
PO Box 208, Redcar, TS10 5RD |
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www.blackbat.co.uk |
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t: 078 640 922 45 |
We are Black Bat and we are
passionate about British Rare Breed Wool.
We buy fleece from the grower and have it processed into wool,
here in Yorkshire, for the Spinner, Felter, Knitter and Weaver.
Products: We currently stock wool from 23
different breeds in 5 different weights all are British and most
are from Rare Breed Sheep. We will be adding a further 7 new
wools in the coming months. |
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BLACKER YARNS |
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info@blackeryarns.co.uk. |
Unit B,
Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ |
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www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ |
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t: 01566 777635 |
| Products: A wide range of natural wool yarns, spun in our mill,
The Natural Fibre Co. Also includes Blacker Designs which is
marketing its own range of products made from wool, mohair, and
alpaca processed at the factory. |
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KING COLE Ltd |
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www.kingcole.co.uk |
Merrie Mills, Elliott St, Silsden, West Yorkshire, BD20 0DE |
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01535 650230 |
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Products: King Cole are a leading supplier of
Wool, and knitting patterns throughout the UK. Acquiring wool
from local sheep in Yorkshire as well as sheep from the rest of
the UK & abroad. |
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LANCASHIRE FARM WOOL - Kate Schofield |
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e:
schofield316@btinternet.com |
43 Blenheim Road,Cheadle Hulme,Cheshire SK8 7BD |
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kateschofieldtextiles.blogspot.com |
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t: 01614852551 m:
07758751375 |
Products:
Millspun yarn by mail order. Spun from Bluefaced Leicester,
North Country Cheviot, Masham & Lonk fleeces. Sheep are
'conservation grazers' in Arnside/Silverdale AONB. I work
closely with the farmers & ensure a fair price for their top
quality fleeces!
I am a handspinner, knitter and weaver, selling my work through
outlets in North West England. |
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THE LTTLE LANCASHIRE SMALLHOLDING - Rainy
Williamson |
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e:
rainy@thelittlelancashiresmallholding.co.uk |
40 - 42 Bury Old Road, Ainsworth, Bolton BL2 5PF |
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www.thelittlelancashiresmallholding.co.uk |
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07788918024 |
Products:
I keep Ouessant and Easycare
sheep and process the fleece myself.
I design, make items and teach a variety of craft workshops here
on my smallholding including crochet, needlefelting, giant
knitting and willow weaving. I also produce and sell Lancashire
Mill Spun Yarn - from sheep that have lived and grazed in
Lancashire. |
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LITTLE OWL CRAFTS - Heather Sherwood |
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e:
little_owl_crafts@hotmail.co.uk |
Ham Farm, Itton, Spreyton, Devon,
EX17 5BD |
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/Littleowlcrafts?ref=si_shop |
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t: 01837 89158 m:
07724812072 |
| I am a textile artist who
specializes in Handspun and dyed Yarns and fibres. I sell
on-line and also at a selection of Craft and festival stalls
during the year. I like to work with locally reared fibres
especially organic fibres and rare breeds. I love to meet new
Farmers so I can keep my range fresh. I use acid based dyes and
also natural dyes that I grow myself on our farm or collect from
our land. My products are suitable for all crafters, knitters,
spinners, weavers, felters even hair for peg doll makers! Please
do get in contact, I love to meet new crafty people. |
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MAGPIE AND GOBLIN – Sarra Mackenzie-Pilot |
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e: linkuptattooandbodypiercings@hotmail.co.uk |
90 New Earth Street, Salem, Oldham, Lancs |
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www.facebook.com/magpieandgoblin |
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t: 07561076906 |
| We hand dye wool and
make stitch markers for knitting and crochet. We also dye fleece
and spin wool for sale, or trade fleece in exchange for a small
amount of spun wool returned. We are always looking for fleece. |
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MAGPIE LANE CRAFTS - Janet Ford |
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e:
janet@magpielanecrafts.com |
62, Magpie Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9LU |
w:
www.etsy.com/shop/magpielanecrafts
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www.magpielanecrafts.com (launching September 2014) |
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07748988165 m: 07748988165 |
Fibre and Fleece
e-retailer, spinner, dyer etc.
Fleece from over 80 British Breeds all in one place! I am trying
to raise the profile of British Sheep fleece by selling only the
highest quality raw and hand washed fleece and also by providing
as many as 100 different breeds of sheep's fleece in one shop.
I hope that this will benefit both the rarer sheep breeds and
also the farmers as they will increasingly realise the benefits
of improving "fleece husbandry" and thus demand more for these
valuable commodities! I only sell QUALITY skirted fleeces as
this is part of my aim to raise the fleece profile. Good fleece
= more £ for farmer=better value for craftsperson=better deal
for sheep!!! |
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NEWMOOR FARM - Amanda Braggins |
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e:
info@newmoorbarn.com |
Newmoor Barn, Polson, Launceston PL15 9QU |
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www.newmoorbarn.com |
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t: 01566 784 266 |
| Products:
Newmoor Barn is a Small Farm nestled in the Tamar Valley on the
borders of Devon and Cornwall and we specialise in ethical
feece. We use the Mohair Fleece from our own
herd of Angora Goats to produce a wide range of
High Quality Handmade Arts and Craft Products and wool tops for
felting and spinning. We source our sheeps fleece
from local farms so we can ensure all our fleeces come from
animals which are raised to the highest ethical standards. We do
not purchase our raw fleece from unknown animals, people or
places. All our fleeces and tops are prepared by hand, hand
sorted, hand washed, hand dyed and hand carded. |
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PUNKI PUNKI - Anita Hunton |
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e:
pinkipunkiuk@gmail.com |
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www.etsy.com/shop/pinkipunki |
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m: 07874 374069 |
I buy fleeces, mainly
Teeswater, Wensleydale,
Cotswold, Shetland,
BFL, and mohair. I love prize winning
fleeces and first clips. I am looking for some Gotland
lamb locks, Leicester Longwool and a breeder of
nice Shetland fleeces. If you think you may
have something I could be interested in contact me because you
never know. I am a fibre artist/designer and like to experiment
with allsorts of wool.
Products: I sell wool locks to doll makers for
hair; I specialise in Teeswater locks but I am
expanding on this. I ship these all over the world. I think I am
the only one in the UK who does this. I also spin and sell yarns
bulky art yarns and have felt makers who purchase from me. |
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| SARA'S TEXTURE CRAFTS - Sara Millis |
| e:
info@sarastexturecrafts.com |
40 Mill
Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 3AA |
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www.sarastexturecrafts.com |
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t: 07793134486 |
| I am a fibre and yarn
on-line retailer, also selling direct at craft events throughout
the year. I hand process some fleeces into varying forms of
fibre for spinners and felt makers, and buy processed yarns (as
well as handspinning my own) for knitters, crocheters and
weavers. I currently work with local farmers with rare or
traditional breeds and am always interested in finding new ones
to stock. |
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THE NUDE EWE - Heather Webb |
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e:
info@nude-ewe.co.uk |
Cranfield, Bedfordshire |
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www.nude-ewe.co.uk |
The Nude Ewe sells wool
spun from the fleeces of sheep used in nature conservation
projects. Profits from wool sales are returned to the flock
owners to offset their shearing costs. We are also able to help
hand spinners and other crafters find native and rare breed
fleeces which they can buy direct from the farmer.
Products: knitting yarn: Hebridean, Manx
Loaghtan, Wensleydale, Beulah Speckled-face, North Ronaldsay and
Shetland. Also knitting kits which include yarn, pattern and
needles when available. |
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WOOLTOPS – Andrew Bowman |
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e:
ajb@wooltops.co.uk |
7 Silk Mill, East Morton,BD20 5UU |
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www.wooltops.co.uk |
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t: 01274 951567 m: 07770
373375 |
| Wool top and yarn
designer, using primarily British rare breeds & British fine
Falkland merino wool. From farm to UK spun yarns is what we are
all about. Passion for the fibre with fully traceability. |
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WORLD OF WOOL |
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e:
info@worldofwool.co.uk |
Unit 8, Old Railway Goods Yard, Scar Lane, Milnsbridge,
Huddersfield HD3 4PE |
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www.worldofwool.co.uk |
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t: 01484 846878 fax: 01484
847372 |
| World Of Wool is one of the
largest suppliers of fibres, yarns and accessories to Felters
and Spinners in the Craft Industry. |
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YARNCRAFT Ltd |
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e:
sales@yarn-craft.co.uk |
PO Box 1360, Bradford, BD5 5EB |
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http://www.yarn-craft.co.uk |
| Yarn
Craft are a dedicated online knitting brand sourcing all their
wool from local sheep in West Yorkshire. Only a year old the
brand is beginning to establish itself as being known for high
quality knitting wool at affordable prices. |
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FelinFach HANDMADE TEXTILES - Karen Morgan |
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e:
cs@felinfach.com |
Blaenffos, Boncath, Pembrokeshire |
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www.felinfach.com |
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FelinFach designs and makes handmade blankets, throws cushions
and other soft furnishings using Welsh and other rare-breed
sheep wool from the UK. |
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THE WOOL COMPANY – Harry Mayman |
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e:
help@thewoolcompany.co.uk |
Higher Hill Farm, Cardinham, Bodmin, PL30 4EG |
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www.thewoolcompany.co.uk |
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t:
01208 821 113 |
| Products:
We retail and wholesale high quality lambswool and wool
products, mostly soft furnishings including British made
blankets, throws and sheepskins. We sell pure wool duvets and
carry a wide range of wool baby bedding. We also supply cashmere
and wool shawls and pashminas and knitting yarn. Most of our
products are UK or Irish made, many using British wool but many
of our products also contain cashmere, alpaca or mohair.
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THE WOOLLY SHEPHERD - Nicky Saunter, Tim
Simmons, Sally Hebeler |
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e:
info@woollyshepherd.co.uk |
Secret Meadow, Weekmoor, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1QE |
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www.woollyshepherd.co.uk |
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t: 01823 400321 |
Manufacturing acoustic
clouds and boards, insulation material, boot liners, mobile
phone and kindle covers from wool collected locally - mostly
coloured and lower grade fleeces from the Blackdowns, Quantocks
and Exmoor.
WANTED We are looking for a carding
machine for a small/medium-sized business capable of making
batts at least 1200mm long - if anyone has one or knows of
anyone looking to sell one, could they please let us know?
(posted Feb 2013) |
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ALL THINGS NATURAL - Rosemarie Smith (BA Hons
Textile Arts) |
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e:
rose@smith1317.fsnet.co.uk |
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www.textilearts.net/tutors |
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t: 01566782907 |
| I have been working with
rare breed wools for over 30 years, specializing in one off
garments. I sell Jacob, Blueface Leicester, and Shetland wool in
DK, Aran and Chunky weight for hand knitters. I also sell a
range of Naturally dyed wools for both embroiderers and
knitters. I am a stockist of ASHFORD Spinning, Weaving and Felt
making products. I work from my studio at home and can be
contacted if you wish to purchase goods. I have several articles
on the website regarding wool and its usage. |
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JOHANNE COULDREY |
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e:
johanne.coulrey@ntlworld.com |
86 Hotblack Road, Norwich NR2 3HN |
| w: face book |
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01603 638827 m: 07884076637 |
| Currently I am a mature
student at Norwich University of Art, in 2nd year, I am
interested in constructed textiles using knit, machine and hand
crochet and I like to use wool and alpaca in my work. My
inspiration comes from nature and the coast. |
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| CLAIRE CROMPTON |
| e:
claire.crompton@virgin.net |
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www.clairecrompton.co.uk
www.etsy.com/shop/clairecrompton
http://givefleeceachance.com |
I am a
textile maker, specialising in knitted textiles that explore
pattern through structure. I am the author of several hand
knitting books, including the best-selling
KNITTERS BIBLE and
publish a range of Patterns for Creative Knitting and Crochet. I teach workshops in hand
knitting techniques. More details on my website.
Knitting and crochet pattern writing and technical editing for designers, publishers, magazines, artisan yarn producers. More details on my website.
My collaborative knitting project Give Fleece A Chance
aims to source SW fleece and yarn, and connect the textile
communities of the SW. |
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| KNIT Expo Ltd - Belinda Harris-Reid, Ruth Morris |
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info@knitexpo.co.uk |
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www.knitexpo.co.uk
www.ruthandbelinda.co.uk |
We promote and celebrate the use of
wool and natural fibres under the auspices of KNIT expo, through
our own development and through events, exhibitions and shows
that we host. We are passionate about moving hand-knitting
forward as a challenging and relevant working method within
contemporary fibre-arts practice.
KNIT expo's ethos is to:
- promote the practice and process of hand-knitting worldwide
- enable people to understand, describe, and re-describe the
whole world of hand-knitted work
- hold the past and future of hand-knitting in 'our' hands
- create hand-knitted work as an adventure/experience
- celebrate the power of hand-knitted work as a social
interaction
We also like to work with artisans/farmers/artists on an
individual one-to-one basis on projects based on their
work/business - if you have a particular idea, marketing
opportunity and/or idea for hosting an event contact us. |
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MY COSY STORE - Amy Penbryn |
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e:
sales@mycosystore.com |
The Hawick Scarf Company Limited, Unit H, Burnfoot Industrial
Estate, Hamilton Road, Hawick TD9 8SL |
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www.mycosystore.com |
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t: 01450 379002 |
| Based in the town of Hawick
in Scotland, My Cosy Store offers Scottish Cashmere and
Lambswool clothing. All their knitwear products are manufactured
in Scotland. |
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VINTAGE ROSE - Rachel Povey |
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e:
rachel@vintagerose.co.uk |
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www.vintagerose.co.uk |
I am a
local cottage industry using local yarns to make vintage
inspired accessories and homewares.
I work on knitting machines and do a lot of hand crochet and
like to mainly use alpaca yarns. |
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| KATE WICKENDEN |
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e:
katewickenden@hotmail.co.uk |
| I have been
knitting for over 40 years and knit garments for others. I am in
the process of setting up a knitting group in the
Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton area. All enquiries welcome. |
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A WOOLLY TAIL LTD – Julie Whitehead |
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e:
admin@awoollytail.com |
Stones Drive, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4NY |
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www.awoollytail.com |
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m: 07974 954663 |
| A Woolly Tail stocks yarns
sourced from the heart of Yorkshire. It supports local brands
including West Yorkshire Spinners, Stylecraft, Wendy, Peter Pan,
Robin, Twilleys, Debbie Bliss and Louisa Harding. It stocks all
yarns and patterns from these brands and also a full range of
accessories including Needles and Hooks, Buttons, Bags and
Needlecraft Kits. |
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BRIDPORT YARN - Rosie Shelton |
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info@bridportyarn.co.uk |
76 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NN |
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www.bridportyarn.co.uk |
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t: 01308 421638 m:
07935 916655 |
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opening in early November 2011. I am particularly interested in
sourcing products from local suppliers. |
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IRISS OF PENZANCE - David Gray |
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e:
sales@iriss.co.uk |
66 Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4AD |
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www.wool-shop.co.uk |
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t: 01736 366568 |
| Retail, mail order and
online supplier of knitting, crochet and rug making wool and
fleece. Designer of apparel and rug kits. Exporter of British
wool products. |
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J B WOOLS - Jack Bowman |
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sales@blueface454.co.uk |
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www.blueface454.co.uk
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t: 07976 321001 |
I am a natural fibre
supplier which provides a service to supply crafters with the
following types of fibre: natural wool tops, dyed wool tops,
various yarns Merino and Bluefaced Leicester Aran and DK,
British rug yarns, mohair fibres and cashmere fibres.
I deal a lot with eBay so if you want to visit my shop and see
what I have to offer please go to
www.jbwools.co.uk |
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SPIN A
YARN - Joyce Mason |
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info@spinayarndevon.co.uk |
26, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AD |
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www.spinayarndevon.co.uk |
| t: 01626 836203 |
| A specialist yarn shop in
Devon offering locally produced organic wool & fleece, as well
as exciting yarns from around the world. Spin A Yarn is a
friendly place to meet up with fellow knit enthusiasts over a
cup of coffee, sit with your knitting & chat. We host lots of
classes in everything from beginners knitting to professional
finishing of knitted garments, as well as crochet, spinning,
felting & basket-weaving. Mail order available and online
ordering coming soon |
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THE KNITTING GIFT SHOP - Ian & Tricia
Fothergill |
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e:
info@theknittinggiftshop.co.uk |
11 McMillan Drive, Crook, County Durham DL15 9GA |
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www.theknittinggiftshop.co.uk |
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t: 07528 812731 m:
07891 976299 |
| We are an online store
selling knitting gifts, kits and accessories, part of which is
our own brand - 'Natural Knits' natural wools, kits and knitted
items. We source the fleece from farmers in the North Pennines,
Yorkshire and Lancashire and have the fleece wool spun
commercially in Yorkshire. At the moment we have Shetland,
Jacobs, Blue Face Leicester and Zwartbles in various colours and
weights. During 2013 we will be adding more wool and kits to our
range and will hopefully exhibiting at major wool events
throughout the country. |
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THE WOOL MERCHANT - Dawn Riggs |
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info@thewoolmerchant.co.uk |
3,Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6LN |
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www.thewoolmerchant.co.uk |
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t: 01884 243569 |
| My business, The Wool
Merchant, is a retail shop, with much, much more to offer,
specialising in high quality natural fibre knitting yarns and
knitting and crochet tools. We offer a very high degree of after
sales service to our customers, encouraging them to come back
for help should they need it. We have an active knitting group
on Wednesday afternoons. I have over 50 years’ experience, in
knitting crochet and spinning, which I am keen to pass on to my
customers. |
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WOOL & BUTTONS - Joanne Marsh |
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e:
joanne@woolandbuttons.co.uk |
6 Fostergate, Cawood, YO8 3TA |
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www.woolandbuttons.co.uk |
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t: 01757 269120 m:
0789 4194432 |
| An online wool shop selling
luxury yarn, designer knitting patterns and handmade buttons.
Passionate about wool and superior customer service. Stockist of
Rowan, Erika Knight, Debbie Bliss. |
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Sheepskin Products |
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ALICE WOOD DESIGN – Alice Hole |
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e:
info@alicewooddesign.com |
Rectory Farmhouse, The Borough, Holwell, Sherbourne, Dorset
DT95LB |
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www.alicewooddesign.com |
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0196323606 m: 07914130212 |
Bespoke rugs & throws,
handbags, ladies & men’s gilets, upholstered furniture & stools,
purses, glasses cases, I-pad cases, Christmas trees, key-rings
and more...
Sheep: Some of our own Poll Dorset
sheep. |
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Spinning |
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HILLTOP SPINNING AND WEAVING CENTRE - Sue
Chitty |
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e:
info14@handspin.co.uk |
Windmill Cross, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18
8HD |
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http://www.handspin.co.uk |
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01303 862617 |
Textile Artist and Course
Provider.
I do not spin or weave commercially, only teaching on a one-to-one basis for other textile
artists and small holders to learn to spin, weave, dye and make
felt. I have 40 years experience.
I teach clients how to
determine a good fleece suitable for their own handspun needs
and use small quantities of local fleeces as well as specialist
rare breeds.
I am an agent for Ashford Wheels and Looms from New
Zealand. |
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| JANE DEANE |
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jane@janedeane.co.uk |
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www.janedeane.co.uk
www.caterpillarsandcocoons.blogspot.com |
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612338 |
I am a textile designer
using wool, natural dyes, and some other natural fibres. I spin
and weave. I teach individuals and groups, in the UK and abroad,
am a member of The Society of Colourists and Dyers, have
exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. I am a supporter of the
Campaign for Wool.
I am now the Devon and Cornwall stockist for the Ashford
Handicrafts range of spinning and weaving products. I
am able to supply anything from the Ashford range at very
competitive prices. Please call or email before
making a special journey to ensure the item you require is in
stock.
Also stockist for Pure Tinctoria, eco-friendly
dyes made from 100% natural plant materials. Pure Tinctoria dyes
are made using traditional methods to produce a safe,
environmentally friendly dye which has a Global Organic Textile
Standard Certification.
Products and workshop information available via my website. |
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| DEBORAH GRAY |
| e:
deborah.gray7@btinternet.com |
High St, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1AF |
| w:www.perfectweatherforspinningandknitting.blogspot.com |
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t: 07776092903 204 |
| Spinning and Knitting
Tuition I have been spinning for over 30 years and teaching
spinning for 25 years. Spinning workshops for beginners and
those wanting to extend and improve their skills are held at
weekends in Perthshire (Scotland) and Italy. I am also willing
to travel to other locations to deliver workshops subject to
venue, minimum numbers etc. Workshops cover the whole process
from sorting and preparing raw fleece to spinning, plying and
finishing yarn, and cover silk, alpaca and mohair as well as
wool. See my website for details of my forthcoming workshops and
of my new practical spinning manual for beginners 'Spinning a
good yarn' (only available direct from me) |
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KATHE LEWIS |
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e:
lewis.kathe@gmail.com |
Ejstrupvej 52, 8990 Faarup, Denmark |
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www.mycrafts.dk |
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t: +45 87824052 |
| I am a Danish handspinner, looking for good quality raw fleeces
for handspinning. As I live in Denmark, fleeces needs to be
packed for shipping. I take care of the courier stuff, so the
seller doesn't have to worry, and fleeces are picked up at the
sellers place. |
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THE
SPINNING BARN at SPOTTY PIG FARM - Theresa George |
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e:
info@spottypigfarm.co.uk |
31 Leziate Drove, Pott Row, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1DB |
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www.spottypigfarm.co.uk |
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t: 01553 630538 m: 07930605578 |
| I offer hand spinning workshops for beginners using the
fleece from my own sheep. Very relaxed and informal. No more
than three students but usually 1:1 |
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| WILLOW CLOSE STUDIO
- Carole Keats |
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carole@willowclosestudio.co.uk |
Woodridge, Farther Common, Hillbrow, Liss, Hants. GU33 7QF |
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www.willowclosestudio.co.uk |
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t: 01730 894816 |
| I am a Handspinner and
Handweaver who teaches people how to sort and grade and handspin
British wool or Alpaca or to handweave wool or alpaca in my
studio. I also work on commission for farm shops and individuals
with their own fleece or fibre or yarn. |
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Textile
Designers and Artists |
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ALICE A. AKERS |
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e:
alice.akers@hotmail.co.uk |
9 Greenacres, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7EW |
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07952654916 |
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an artist who uses wool for dying and needle felting. |
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DyeVerse - Shani Phethean-Hubble |
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shani@dyeverse.org |
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www.dyeverse.co.uk |
| Shani
is a handspinning dyer and weaver, who specialises in heritage
textiles with a "twist". DyeVerse, her company, offer playful
courses in colour, word and textiles suitable for all levels of
experience throughout the United Kingdom. These are ideal for
team building, projects and staff inset days, as well as crafts
people interested in expanding their knowledge. Members of
DyeVerse are available for talks and offer a consultancy service
to the Media, Arts and the Film Industry. |
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JOSIE GOULD |
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e:
josiegould@yahoo.co.uk |
The Turret, Court Grange, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon
TQ12 5NH. |
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www.josiegould.com |
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t: 01626365933 m:
07768736323 |
| Artist using wool in art
installations also in needle and nuno felting pictures and
materials. Currently studying MA Fine Art Plymouth University |
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THE MOUSEHOLE WOOLERY – Carla Taylor |
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e:
themouseholewoolery@gmail.com |
Nr Sherborne, Dorset. |
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www.themouseholewoolery.co.uk
Facebook:
facebook.com/themouseholewoolery |
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07810723288 |
| The Mousehole Woolery
creates contemporary sustainable wool sculptures inspired by the
animals and landscape of the British countryside and coastline.
We are an official supporter of the Campaign For Wool and like
to promote the use of local Dorset and British wool within our
sculptures. We run needle felting workshops across the South
West and welcome commissions. |
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PAIVATAR YARNS - Paivi Suomi |
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e:
paivatar.yarns@gmail.com |
7, Lower Walls Walk, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7BH |
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http://www.paivatar.com |
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t: 07540277705 |
| I am a textile artist and I
like to use locally raised wool and alpaca fleeces whenever
possible to produce my hand spun yarns and limited edition
knitted, handwoven and felted bags, clothing, throws and
accessories. I hand dye my yarns with natural and eco-friendly
dyes. |
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LOU TONKIN - Textile Artist & Illustrator |
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e:
info@loutonkin.co.uk |
Haven View, Foxhole Lane, Gorran Haven, Cornwall, PL26 6JP |
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www.loutonkin.co.uk www.loutonkin.wordpress.com
Facebook
page 'Lou Tonkin-Art & Graft' |
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t:
01726 842851 m: 07973820636 |
| I am a Cornish textile
artist. I make and sell art and craft from wool fibres and recycled
fabrics. I create my own artwork which I sell, I also teach
felt-making workshops in various locations around Cornwall.
Passionate about local and sustainable, I would love to be able to
teach using wool which is from my local area.
I have even started a project called 'The Cornish Wool Project' to try to achieve this.
www.cornishwoolproject.wordpress.com |
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Textile Groups |
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THE PRINCE OF WALES HOSPICE - Mark Rushworth |
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pwh@bluelogic.co.uk |
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BG |
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http://www.pwh.org.uk/knitting-for-charity |
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t: 01977 708 868 |
The Prince of Wales Hospice
knows how generous knitters are, and that many of you already
knit for charity. We also know that knitting is a great way to
spend your time and can often bring groups together. Although we
don't hold a knitting for charity event at the Hospice, that
doesn’t mean you can’t arrange your own event. The Prince of
Wales Hospice would love to help you in setting up and running
your own charity knitting event to help you raise much needed
funds for the hospice.
Please visit our website for knitting and fund raising event ideas. |
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| SpinDyeWeavers -
Keith Evans |
| e:
keithe@blueyonder.co.uk |
12, Baynton
House, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DQ |
| t: 0117 3771121 |
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an independent, free thinking, spinning, dyeing, weaving and
associated crafts group. Based in Bristol 5, we use all manner
of fibres, but in particular British wool. We are a mixed bunch
of abilities and welcome diversity. Our aims are to practise our
crafts, while informing, educating and encouraging others to
take up a craft. And above all to have fun while we do this. |
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WOOLLY WEDNESDAY at THE THELMA HULBERT GALLERY
- Angela Blackwell (Curator), Hesta Singlewood (Group Leader),
Deborah Smith (Gallery Administrator) |
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info@thelmahulbert.com |
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton
EX14 1LX |
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www.thelmahulbert.com |
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t: 01404 45006 |
| Woolly Wednesday
is an informal group of all ages and abilities meeting in the
Learning Room of the Thelma Hulbert Gallery on the last
Wednesday of each month. Admission is free, but donations are
appreciated. Local knitters, crocheters, felters etc meet to
discuss their work and techniques, pass on tips and teach less
experienced wool workers the basics. Bring your own projects or
use the gallery's stock of recycled wool and tools for a small
donation. |
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Weave |
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ALISON YULE TEXTILES - Alison Daykin |
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e:
alison@alisonyuletextiles.co.uk |
17 Moss Lane, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3FB |
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http://alisonyuletextiles.co.uk |
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t: 01335 370729 m: 07813
068722 |
| I'm a textile designer and
hand weaver, mainly using wool, my favourite fibre, and support
the Campaign for Wool. The majority of my yarns are dyed with
natural dyes. I teach spinning, weaving, dyeing and design, and
am co-author of
CREATIVE
SPINNING with Jane Deane. |
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RUTH GILBERT |
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e:
plainweave@hotmail.com |
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| Hand
spinner and weaver. I weave cloth to commission, including
historical replicas. I also make a range of bags and
scarves. Most of the commercially available yarn is Australian
or New Zealand wool - I would like to be able to buy low twist
single yarns for weaving made from more local sources. |
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LAURA'S LOOM - Laura Rosenzweig |
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e:
ltr@laurasloom.co.uk |
High Brigflatts, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HN |
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www.laurasloom.co.uk |
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t: 015396 22043 |
| I produce a range of
woollen throws and scarves woven exclusively from British wools
sourced from the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Scotland. |
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THE TRAVELLING TUFFETEER - Joanna Vosper |
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e:
tuffets@hotmail.co.uk |
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www.thetravellingtuffeteer.blogspot.com |
| I am
starting a new business making tuffets – essentially woven seat
pads. I intend to spend my summers travelling festivals and
country craft shows to deliver workshops with the tuffets
available for sale. Please check out my blog for further
information. |
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Wool Processors |
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ACKROYD & DAWSON Ltd/THE WOOL GATHERING -
Patricia Ackroyd |
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e:
patricia@ackroydanddawson.com |
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www.thewoolgathering.co.uk
www.ackroydanddawson.com |
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t: 01458830971 m:
07951327754 |
The
Woolgathering is a supplier of superior British wool and alpaca
fibre for hand spinning and are wool processing agents.
Products: Ackroyd and Dawson Ltd produces 100% British
woollen, worsted and tweed fabrics from British sheep and
alpaca. |
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COLDHARBOUR MILL WORKING WOOL MUSEUM - Peter
Fisher, Museum Administrator |
| e:
info@coldharbourmill.org.uk |
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3EE |
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www.coldharbourmill.org.uk |
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t: 01884 840960 (weekday mornings only) |
Yarns are spun & fabric is
woven on 19th century machines at the Mill, & these processes
can be seen by visitors. Also fleece carding service for
hand-spinners & felt-makers.
Products: DK & Aran wool, woven rugs & bags,
original Devon & Somerset tartan fabric, & other woolly Mill
products are available in the Mill Shop or by mail order - see
website.
(Coldharbour Mill Trust is a registered charity, No: 284294) |
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GRIFFITHS' MILL - David & Karen Griffiths |
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e:
david@griffithsfarming.com |
Glebe Cottage, Flacketts Lane, Sudbury, Derbyshire, DE6 5HX |
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www.griffithsmill.com |
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01283 585444 m: 07970 820815 |
We offer a fibre processing
service for farmers, smallholders and craftspersons. We will
process as little as a single fleece.
We have various breeds of sheep and produce a wide range of 100%
British batts, roving and yarns both from our own fleece and
from selected fleeces purchased from British breeders. For full
details please visit our website.
Our own breeds are currently Angora goat (mohair), Blue Faced
Leicester, Wensleydale, Est a Laine Merino, Wensleydale x Merino
(Merrydale), Lincoln Longwool and Boreray. Karen also offers
handspinning introductory sessions and runs a weekly (evening)
knitting & spinning group at the mill. She is also a member of
the RBST (Staffordshire) Spinners and Denstone Spinners. |
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HAWTHORN FIBRES - Audrey Durrant |
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e:
audreydurrant@btinternet.com |
Wheal Harmony Cottage, Twelveheads, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8SN |
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www.hawthornfibres.co.uk |
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t: 01209 820307 |
| We offer a bespoke hand
spinning and weaving service. We process varying fibres from
Alpaca, sheep, to dog. We've been spinning & weaving for the
past 20 years and used to keep Wensleydale, Leicester Longwool,
North Ronaldsay & Soay Rare Breed sheep with a core commercial
flock of Romneys. We also create unique items that we sell
through our website as well as local agricultural shows. |
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THE NATURAL FIBRE COMPANY |
| e:
enquiries@thenaturalfibrecompany.co.uk |
Unit B,
Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ |
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www.thenaturalfibrecompany.co.uk |
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t: 01566 777635 |
- small
contract spinning of wool, mohair, or alpaca
- specialist dye plant using organic dyes
- scouring and carding for hand-spinning or felting
- spinning your fleece into woollen and worsted yarns
- producing fabric or products from your yarn or with a share
scheme for small quantities
- making arrangements with weavers for your fibre
Also includes Blacker Designs which is marketing its own range
of products made from wool, mohair, and alpaca processed at the factory. These products can be bought on-line.
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www.blackerdesigns.co.uk |
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