Category: TEXTILES
Miscellaneous information about 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