Category: TEXTILES

Plant Dyes and Your Health

Did you know that textiles dyed with plant dyes can be good for you? As a part of my personal search for a healthier lifestyle, I am on an ongoing quest to learn more about natural plant dyes, their uses and how to achieve the range of colours that plant dyes can produce. In this … Continue reading “Plant Dyes and Your Health”

Agathis

A few weeks ago I had a lovely holiday in Kassiopi, Corfu. I had visited there a few years ago and had discovered a very talented weaver who has a small shop on the main street of Kassiopi. I was very pleased to see that she is still in business and is doing well. She … Continue reading “Agathis”

Angora Rabbit Fibre

Breeders and suppliers of fluffy angora bunnies, weaving and knitting yarn and fibre for the handspinner or crafter.

Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns, how-to knit tutorials

Handspinning – How to Join Roving

Learn to Spin video

Knitted Hat Patterns

Free knitting patterns for hats and caps

Spinning Wheel Images

Images of antique spinning wheels and handspinning tools.

Yarn Mills Canada

Weaving yarn and textile mills in Canada