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30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino Batt felt/spin/weave SKYLINE STRIPE

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:50:22 -0500

$4.55
Colour: Skyline (this reminds me of a spring evening just before dusk, but after the rain)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches)

This is a unique hand carded batt, made by me here in the studio with my carding machine. I've used 3 colours (Navy, Baby Blue and Baby Pink) and blended them carefully across the width to create this wonderful blend of colours. Blended batts like this are great for feltmaking, spinning or weaving and can be used in different ways each time to create a multitude of blend options in your yarns, weft weaves or felted art.

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

Each batt is a predetermined cut length and take approximately 20-30 minutes to create, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of batts. However, a batt is very versatile and can be gently eased into longer and wider dimensions. You will also find that no two batts are ever the same, as each is handmade it is very hard to exact a look as the fibres are pulled onto the carder.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) TENCEL TOPS Spin Felt Paper or Dye

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:45:00 -0500

$4.20
Colour: Natural (almost white)

Count: n/a, Staple: 15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 460-500cm length)

Tencel is a natural fibre derived from wood pulp. Its properties include: soft as silk, strong as polyester, cool as linen, warm as wool and as absorbent as cotton. This is an ideal mixing fibre for spinning and it's high shine is ideal for adding into feltmaking and even papermaking.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver 100g (3.53oz) - NATURAL

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:44:59 -0500

$2.90
Colour: Natural (cream tone)

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 410-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Wensleydale washed fleece felt/spin/texture/doll's hair

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:17:29 -0500

$2.55
Colour: Natural (a real mix of pale cream to gold across the length)

Count: 30-33 micron/Bradford 50-54, Staple: 8-10cm

Weight: 50g (a bag of washed fleece, including base fleece and top curl fibres - I couldn't show that very well in the picture.)

Wensleydale fleece is ideal for yarn and felt blending and hand dyeing. It has so many wonderful curls arcoss the length of the fibre that you can create some really stunning crimp and slub effects.

Each 50g is a bag of washed fleece cuttings, so you will need to work on these and blend as you work. Alternatively if you want curls for doll's hair you can cut the curls off of the fleece cutting.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver 100g (3.53oz) - BLACK

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:10:34 -0500

$3.30
Colour: Natural Black (which has a reddish, brown hue with a few soft whiter hairs)

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 410-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Top felt/spin/dread WILDBERRY

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:59:21 -0500

$5.55
Colour: Wild Berry

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range (Fuchsia, Soft Lilac, Purple and Deep Mauve), to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine twice in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Tops felt/spin/dread - LAGOON

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:58:32 -0500

$5.55
Colour: Lagoon (more intense than my picture)

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range (Bright Blue, Cornflower, Mint and Baby Blue), to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine twice in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Blue Faced Leicester Tops/Roving - Handdyed Purple

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:18:25 -0500

$3.00
Colour: PURPLE
This is handyded so you have a variation of colour from magenta to darker pinky purple.

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 180-215cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and handdye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 70 Merino, 30 Tussah Silk Three Times Blend Roving/Tops STRAWBERRY SUNDAE

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:41 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Strawberry Sundae (a Three times blend of; Scarlet, Shocking Pink, Rose, Cherry Red and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine three times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Blue Faced Leicester Combed Tops Roving - Spin/Felt HUMBUG blend

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:53:52 -0500

$5.00
Colour: Humbug (a twice blend of Natural, Oatmeal and Brown)

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 550-600cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning... giving a great Marl effect.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

10g Mawata Silk Squares/Hankies great for hand dyes

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:52:25 -0500

$2.10
Colour: Natural

100% Pure Mawata Silk Square hankies. These are very fine and soft and really are a top quality of silk Mawata.

This sale is for 10g (approx. 10 layers) Mawata silk hankie, made from silk cocoons stretched into squares over a frame. These are gossamer thin silk layers made into squares.

Dye them, then you can separate the layers, each layer will be slightly different. Spin them, or use them in your felts, silk paper and fibre creations.

These are approx. 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, or 26.5 x 26.5cm. You will find that they are gently wrinkled when you buy them, but I have taken a flat measurement. Please note that measurements may vary slightly from hankie to hankie due to the way they are produced.

Please note that these are not normal hankies you buy from clothing stores and are aimed at fibre arts (mixed media), not traditional batik or silk painting.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Blue Faced Leicester Combed Tops Roving - Spin/Felt OATMEAL

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:51:36 -0500

$3.50
Colour: Oatmeal (creamy brown with strands of white and dark brown)

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 400-430cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Alpaca Combed Tops/Roving Spin/Felt BLACK

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:26:12 -0500

$5.00
Colour: Black

Count: 22-25 micron/Bradford 58-62, Staple: n/a
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-430cm length)

Alpaca is a light-weight, lustrous and silky natural fibre. While similar to sheep’s wool in that it is a natural fibre, it is warmer, not prickly, and bears no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. It is also soft and luxurious. In physical structure, alpaca fibre is somewhat akin to hair, being very glossy, but its softness and fineness enable the spinner to produce satisfactory yarn with comparative ease. It is hollow as well, which makes it a good insulator.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Felting Needles Gauge 36 CODE GREEN for soft fibres, pack of 10

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:25:14 -0500

$5.40
Gauge: 36 Triangle

Pack of 10 needles in a hard plastic container - CODE GREEN

Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece of felt or felting the fibres onto themselves. Traditionally an industrial technique this process has now become very popular with crafters.

These needles are barbed and allow the fibres to knit together when they are stabbed repeatedly. You simply lay down quite fine slivers of fibre in intricate patterns and the needle felting process means they stay excatly where you want them! You can also combine needle felting with wet felting by washing a needlefelted piece, when you have your completed design and all the fibres will mesh and consolidate further.

These needles are 36 gauge with a triangular blade and are for fine wool/fibres to a mid thickness (merino, shetland, norwegian, etc...) and are a great all round needle to have in your needle felt kit.

As the needles are quite fine they can sometimes snap, so ensure you always use them at right angles to your felt and they should last a long time... a vertical position works best.

Please note that I have sprayed the tops of them GREEN, so that you can easily distinguish between which needles you have in your equipment kit.

Felting Needles Gauge 38 CODE RED for soft fibres, pack of 10

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:24:28 -0500

$5.40
Gauge: 38 Star

Pack of 10 needles in a hard plastic container - CODE RED

Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece of felt or felting the fibres onto themselves. Traditionally an industrial technique this process has now become very popular with crafters.

These needles are barbed and allow the fibres to knit together when they are stabbed repeatedly. You simply lay down quite fine slivers of fibre in intricate patterns and the needle felting process means they stay excatly where you want them! You can also combine needle felting with wet felting by washing a needlefelted piece, when you have your completed design and all the fibres will mesh and consolidate further.

These needle are 38 gauge with a 4 pointed star blade and are for mid thickness wool/fibres to fine fibres (merino 64s, merino 56s, Blue Faced leicester, etc...).

As the needles are quite fine they can sometimes snap, so ensure you always use them at right angles to your felt and they should last a long time... a vertical position works best.

Please note that I have sprayed the tops of them RED, so that you can easily distinguish between which needles you have in your equipment kit.

Felt Needle Handle for 4 needles (dry/needle felting)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:23:29 -0500

$4.85
Felt Needle Handle to hold 4 Needles (not included)

Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece of felt or felting the fibres onto themselves. Traditionally an industrial technique this process has now become very popular with crafters.

These needle handles are perfect for the modern needlefelter and make the process so much more easy on your fingers, as they give you just the grip you need.

To use all you need to do is unscrew the wooden plug, pop in your needles and place back into the handle, making sure the plug is screwed back in tightly. These handles hold any gauge needles from my shop, although it is advisable to use 4 of the same gauge.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE PURCHASING THE NEEDLE HANDLE ONLY. NO NEEDLES WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER.

If you are new to needlefelting, please email me and ask me which needles would best fit your project. I am here most days and am more than happy to help.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Felt Needle Handle for 1 needle (dry/needle felting)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:22:29 -0500

$2.10
Felt Needle Handle - 1 Needle

Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece of felt or felting the fibres onto themselves. Traditionally an industrial technique this process has now become very popular with crafters.

These needle handles are perfect for the modern needlefelter and make the process so much more easy on your fingers, as they give you just the grip you need.

To use all you need to do is take out the plug, pop in your needle and place back into the handle, making sure the plug is tight. These handles hold any gauge needles.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE PURCHASING THE NEEDLE HANDLE ONLY. NO NEEDLES WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER.

If you are new to needlefelting, please email me and ask me which needles would best fit your project. I am here most days and am more than happy to help.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 80 Merino, 20 Tussah Silk Four Times Blend Roving/Tops DUSK

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:19:58 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Dusk (a four times blend of; Golden Sand, Scarlet, Bright Orange, Navy and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine four times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 80 Merino, 20 Tussah Silk Four Times Blend Roving/Tops WOODLAND

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:16:49 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Woodland (Golden Sand, Deep Jade, Soft Olive, Black & Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine four times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Blue Faced Leicester Tops/Roving - Handdyed Sea Green

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:56:50 -0500

$3.00
Colour: SEA GREEN
This is handyded so you have a variation of colour from muted yellow green to marine blue.

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 180-215cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and handdye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Blue Faced Leicester Tops/Roving - Handdyed Midnight

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:49:03 -0500

$3.00
Colour: MIDNIGHT
This is handyded so you have a variation of colour from slate blue, petrol blue to indigo.

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 180-215cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and handdye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Alpaca Combed Tops/Roving Spin/Felt WHITE

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:20:28 -0500

$5.00
Colour: White

Count: 22-25 micron/Bradford 58-62, Staple: n/a
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-430cm length)

Alpaca is a light-weight, lustrous and silky natural fibre. While similar to sheep’s wool in that it is a natural fibre, it is warmer, not prickly, and bears no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. It is also soft and luxurious. In physical structure, alpaca fibre is somewhat akin to hair, being very glossy, but its softness and fineness enable the spinner to produce satisfactory yarn with comparative ease. It is hollow as well, which makes it a good insulator.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

100g (3.53oz) Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Tops felt/spin/dread - MEADOW

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:14:00 -0500

$5.55
Colour: Meadow (slightly more intense than my picture)

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range (Lawn Green, Citrus Green, Forest and Light Green), to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine twice in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53 oz) 70 Merino, 30 Tussah Silk Three Times Blend Roving/Tops DAWN

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:04:11 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Dawn (a Three times blend of; Bright Blue, Purple, Blue Violet, Soft Lilac and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Dear Customer,

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine three times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Olive Soap Granules 50g (1.76oz), great for wet feltmaking.

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:07:20 -0500

$2.50
Olive soap makes felting a doddle, the wool virtually felts itself and there is very little foam produced making it easy to rinse through. This bag contains approximately 50 gram of soap flake/granules. Dissolve in boiling water to make a soap solution for use in wet felting.

Estimated Conversion = 50g soap gives at least 1 gallon of solution.

The could also be great for us in your own handmade soaps!

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino Batt felt/spin

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:48:10 -0500

$5.30
LIMITED EDITION - Bits N Pieces, with Bamboo Staple.

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm
Weight: approx. 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches)

This is a unique hand carded batt, made by me here in the studio with my carding machine. Blended batts like this are great for feltmaking, spinning or weaving and can be used in different ways each time to create a multitude of blend options in your yarns, weft weaves or felted art.

Limited Editions are one offs, so I am unlikely to make another... so grab this while you can!

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

Each batt is a predetermined cut length and take approximately 20-30 minutes to create, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of batts. However, a batt is very versatile and can be gently eased into longer and wider dimensions. You will also find that no two batts are ever the same, as each is handmade it is very hard to exact a look as the fibres are pulled onto the carder.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Superwash Merino 64s Tops/Rovings felt/spinning 100g (3.53oz) - NATURAL

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:14:35 -0500

$4.40
Colour: Natural (creamy white)

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This particular Merino has been treated with a 'Superwash' finish. This finish means that once spun this Merino should be ok for handwashing in warm water without major the shrinkage you may expect with untreated 100% wool. It would also be great for handdyeing before and after spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Needle Felt Mould, great for 3D and appliques BUTTERFLY

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:12:01 -0500

$7.50
Mould: BUTTERFLY

This is a great little tool for beginners and younger artists, as you can very quickly create a flat applique or 3D shape in wool for your needlefelting projects. The instructions are very easy to follow and help you step by step. The sides of the mould are also high enough so that you don't stab your fingers with those sharp felting needles... after a while you will be creating needlefelted artworks, just like a pro!

100g (3.53 oz)Tussah Silk Tops for Spinning, Felt and papermaking

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:11:19 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Bleached Natural (cream)

Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 1000-1040cm length)

Made from 100% Pure Tussah Silk Fibre in combed tops, this is a wonderful quality of silk. Silk does not felt on its own but can be added to your felt projects for effect and to add texture. This finger thin roving is also ideal for Spinning, weaving all kinds of Fabric and Fibre Work... it's high shine is ideal for adding into papermaking too!

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Tops felt/spin/dread - SUNSET

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:04:08 -0500

$5.55
Colour: Sunset

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range (Pink, Fuchsia, Soft Lilac, Deep Mauve, Purple, Rose, Baby Pink and Salmon Pink), to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine twice in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Blue Faced Leicester Natural Combed Tops/Roving - Spin/Felt

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:54:22 -0500

$3.00
Colour: Natural (creamy white)

Count: 23-28 micron/Bradford 56-60, Staple: 8 - 15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 400-430cm length)

Blue Face Leicester is a wonderful British breed, believed to have come originally from Hexham, Northumberland. The fibre is soft and has a small crimp effect that can give a slight texture to your work. It also has a lovely natural shine and I would say it almost quite similar to Shetland wool. I have used this fibre for both wet and dry felting, but it could also work wonderfully in your spinning.

Don't forget... this is great to handdye too!

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100 gram (3.53oz) Carded Mohair Fleece - Spin/Felt/Card/Batt/Dye

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:13:45 -0500

$3.30
Colour: Natural white (off white)

Count: 23-27 micron/Bradford 58-60, Staple: 10 - 15cm

Weight: 100g (approx.)

100% Pure Mohair carded into baps ready for spinning/blending

Mohair is one of the oldest textile fibres in use. It is both durable and resilient. It is notable for its high lustre and sheen, and is often used in fibre blends to add these qualities to a textile. Mohair also takes dye exceptionally well. Mohair has great insulating properties, making it warm. It is also durable, moisture-wicking, stretch and flame resistant, and crease resistant.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

It is also great for adding into your carded batts!

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 80 Merino, 20 Tussah Silk Four Times Blend Roving/Tops TROPICAL MANGO

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:38 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Tropical Mango (Custard, Brick Red, Blood Orange and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine four times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 70 Merino, 30 Tussah Silk Three Times Blend Roving/Tops RIVER

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:52:49 -0500

$8.30
Colour: River (a Three times blend of; Turquoise, Cobalt, Navy, Citrus Green and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine three times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 80 Merino, 20 Tussah Silk Four Times Blend Roving/Tops CINNABAR

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:49:06 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Cinnabar (a four times blend of; Magenta, Scarlet, Light Brown, Tan and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with Tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine four times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Handdyed Shetland Tops/Rovings felt/spinning - FUCHSIA

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:38 -0500

$2.50
Colour: Hand Dyed Fuchsia

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 200-215cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn. I also stock an array of hand dyed colours in my store, as well as natural colours.

Each 50g is a cut length, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of 50g.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences and the nature of hand dying. Therefore 2 batches may not match 100%. I do however, try to send the most similar colours when I receive an order so that you can blend batches without difficulty during your work.

100g (3.53oz) Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Tops felt/spin/dread - BLAZE

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:44:48 -0500

$5.55
Colour: Blaze (more intense than my picture)

Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 100g (approx. 380-410cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range (Brick Red, Saddle Brown, Bright Orange and Custard), to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine twice in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Welsh Mountain Wool Tops/Roving felt/spinning

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:41:59 -0500

$1.90
Colour: Natural (creamy shade)

Count: 28-37 microns/Bradford 46-56 , Staple: 7-10cm

Weight: 50g (approx. 195-200cm length)

Dear Customer,

Welsh Mountain wool, is pure new wool that has a red kempy character. It has an unexpectedly soft handle regardless of it's hairy appearance, with an occasional more coarse top hair.

The fibres are also easily dyed with both natural and chemical dyes. The finer hairs will taken on a paler shade of each dye, so the finished effect is perfect for spinning, weaving and knitting into woven tweeds, rugs and hardwearing, warming knitwear. It is also surprisingly good for feltmaking too!

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Easidye All-in-one Acid Dyes for Wool (inc. Silk, Nylon, Mohair, Angora and Cashmere), 6 x 10g taster

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:51 -0500

$17.35
This is a taster pack of 6 of my Easidye All-in-one Acid Dyes for wool fleece or yarn (including Silk, Nylon, Mohair, Angora and Cashmere to varying degrees). They are very simple to use and need no fixative (although those of you who may wish to use vinegar as an extra measure may do so).

Easidye is ok for wet colour fastness and are classed as 'full exhaust', milling dyes... which basically means that once dry, these all-in-one dye colours should be fast to a milling standard, making them a great choice for most home crafters.

All-in-one dyes do tend to be a slightly paler in outcome to traditional Reactive Acid dyes, but you can still get a wonderful array of colour pastels to brights for your work.

In this pack you will be getting;

6 x 10g of Easidye... Colours; Lemon, Red, Heather, Mid Blue, Lime and Charcoal.
Instructions for use in a microwave Space Dye method (great for beginners), although you can easily create a Dip Dye effect using dye solution at a boiling temperature and a larger metal dye container over your hob.

Just to give you an idea of how far this taster pack will go, here is a conversion chart...

Easidye powder 100g Undyed Wool
0.5g – 1g Pale to Mid Colour
1.5g to 3g Heavy Colour

(I have worked out that a flat ½ 5ml spoon measure holds approximately 2g of dye.)

A Note of Caution: This activity is for adults or older children (age 12 and up) only with strict adult guidance and supervision due to the nature of the dyes. Do not allow your child to attempt this project alone!

Please note that in minimal amounts these dyes are not harmful, however please avoid contact with eyes and skin (as may in extreme cases cause mild irritation, so please wear gloves) and do not ingest.

These dyes are safe to dispose of in home drainage.

Top Tip: Always remember the strength and shade of your chosen colour will depend heavily on your wool's base shade. So for example if you want the brighter and clearest option of your colour, please select a brillant white roving/yarn. Cream shades will give good results but will always appear slightly more dusky by comparison.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino Batt felt/spin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:50 -0500

$5.30
LIMITED EDITION - Ivy, Scarlet and Bleached Tussah Silk

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm
Weight: approx. 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches)

This is a unique hand carded batt, made by me here in the studio with my carding machine. Blended batts like this are great for feltmaking, spinning or weaving and can be used in different ways each time to create a multitude of blend options in your yarns, weft weaves or felted art.

Limited Editions are one offs, so I am unlikely to make another... so grab this while you can!

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

100% Pure Tussah Silk Fibre is a wonderful quality of silk and is great for Spinning, Felt making and Weaving all kinds of Fabric and Fibre Work... it's high shine is ideal for adding into papermaking too!

Each batt is a predetermined cut length and take approximately 20-30 minutes to create, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of batts. However, a batt is very versatile and can be gently eased into longer and wider dimensions. You will also find that no two batts are ever the same, as each is handmade it is very hard to exact a look as the fibres are pulled onto the carder.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino Batt felt/spin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:42 -0500

$5.30
LIMITED EDITION - Plum, Fawn and Fresh Green

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm
Weight: approx. 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches)

This is a unique hand carded batt, made by me here in the studio with my carding machine. Blended batts like this are great for feltmaking, spinning or weaving and can be used in different ways each time to create a multitude of blend options in your yarns, weft weaves or felted art.

Limited Editions are one offs, so I am unlikely to make another... so grab this while you can!

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

Each batt is a predetermined cut length and take approximately 20-30 minutes to create, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of batts. However, a batt is very versatile and can be gently eased into longer and wider dimensions. You will also find that no two batts are ever the same, as each is handmade it is very hard to exact a look as the fibres are pulled onto the carder.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

150g (5.29oz) Mixed bag of Merino 64s (21 Micron) roving/felt/spin - Doll Shades

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:11:31 -0500

$8.30
Colour: Doll

Fibre: Merino, Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 145-155g (I am aiming for 150g, but these are hand cut!)

This is a sample colour pack of 6 merino shades, made up of rovings from my stock.

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store. Wool tops are suitable for Wet, Dry & Nuno Felting, Hand spinning, Knitting, Weaving, Dread/Hair fall makers and Jewellery making.

Listed in picture below from left to right;
Baby Pink (top left)
Soft Yellow
Tanned Flesh
Rose (bottom left)
Cornflower
Flesh

There will be no individual labelling of these fibres.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) NZ Corriedale Natural Combed Tops/Roving Spin/Felt

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:33:38 -0500

$4.00
Colour: Natural (off white)

Count: 25-28 micron/Bradford 56-58, Staple: 10 - 17cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 390-410cm length)

The Corriedale sheep have a lovely soft, pure white fleece with a great handle for the spinner and produces a very nice soft yarn. This wool is also very suited to wet and dry needle felting, because it is not quite so 'super' soft as Merino and it felts up easily. The Correidale sheep has been bred over time from a combination of Lincoln and English Leicester rams on Merino ewes, so the wool has a wonderful quality to it and a good lustre. It also takes to chemical and hand dying well.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Felting Needles Gauge 40 CODE BLUE for soft fibres, pack of 10

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:27 -0500

$5.40
Gauge: 40 Triangle

Pack of 10 needles in a hard plastic container - CODE BLUE

Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece of felt or felting the fibres onto themselves. Traditionally an industrial technique this process has now become very popular with crafters.

These needles are barbed and allow the fibres to knit together when they are stabbed repeatedly. You simply lay down quite fine slivers of fibre in intricate patterns and the needle felting process means they stay excatly where you want them! You can also combine needle felting with wet felting by washing a needlefelted piece, when you have your completed design and all the fibres will mesh and consolidate further.

These needle are 40 gauge with a triangular blade and are for fine wool/fibres (soft merino, silks, plant fibres, angora, etc...). These are also great for fine details and shading.

As the needles are quite fine they can sometimes snap, so ensure you always use them at right angles to your felt and they should last a long time... a vertical position works best.

Please note that I have sprayed the tops of them BLUE, so that you can easily distinguish between which needles you have in your equipment kit.

50g (1.76 oz) Bamboo Staple Fibre

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:23:14 -0500

$2.90
Colour: Natural (creamy white)

Count: n/a
Weight: 50g (there is no length, as it is not one combed length)

Dear Customer,

100% Pure Bamboo Staple is a very fine and soft fibre, ideal for adding texture to Fibre Art/Felting projects or spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

AUTUMN 150g (5.29oz) Merino 64s (21 micron) Roving/Tops for Felting, Spinning and Dreadmaking

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:12 -0400

$8.30
Colour: Autumn

Fibre: Merino, Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 140-160g (I am aiming for 150g, but these are hand cut!)

This is a sample colour pack of 6 merino shades, made up of rovings from my stock.

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store. Wool tops are suitable for Wet, Dry & Nuno Felting, Hand spinning, Knitting, Weaving, Dread/Hair fall makers and Jewellery making.

Listed in picture below from left to right;
Brick Red (top left)
Custard
Forest
Copper (bottom left)
Blood Orange
Red Brown

There will be no individual labelling of these fibres.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

50g (1.76oz) Handdyed Shetland Tops/Rovings felt/spinning - MARSHMALLOW

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:40:44 -0400

$2.50
Colour: Hand Dyed Marshmallow

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 200-215cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn. I also stock an array of hand dyed colours in my store, as well as natural colours.

Each 50g is a cut length, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of 50g.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences and the nature of hand dying. Therefore 2 batches may not match 100%. I do however, try to send the most similar colours when I receive an order so that you can blend batches without difficulty during your work.

50g (1.76oz) Handdyed Shetland Tops/Rovings felt/spinning - BURNT ORANGE

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:37:56 -0400

$2.50
Colour: Hand Dyed Burnt Orange

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 200-215cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn. I also stock an array of hand dyed colours in my store, as well as natural colours.

Each 50g is a cut length, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of 50g.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences and the nature of hand dying. Therefore 2 batches may not match 100%. I do however, try to send the most similar colours when I receive an order so that you can blend batches without difficulty during your work.

Ashford Wire Threading Hook - spinning wheel spare part

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:17 -0400

$1.65
Ashford Wire Threading Hook, a spare part for your Ashford Spinning Wheel.

Needle Felt Mould, great for 3D and appliques ROSE

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:20:37 -0400

$7.50
Mould: ROSE

This is a great little tool for beginners and younger artists, as you can very quickly create a flat applique or 3D shape in wool for your needlefelting projects. The instructions are very easy to follow and help you step by step. The sides of the mould are also high enough so that you don't stab your fingers with those sharp felting needles... after a while you will be creating needlefelted artworks, just like a pro!

Ashford Standard Bobbin, Double Drive in a natural finish

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:57 -0400

$11.50
Suitable for all the Ashford Double Drives - Traditional, Traveller, Elizabeth & Kiwi.

Dimensions - 11cm long, 7cm wide at the largest end and 6cm at the smallest.

This comes in its natural unvarnished/unstained state

50g (1.76oz) Handdyed Shetland Tops/Rovings felt/spinning - MID GREEN

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:26 -0400

$2.50
Colour: Hand Dyed Mid Green

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 200-215cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn. I also stock an array of hand dyed colours in my store, as well as natural colours.

Each 50g is a cut length, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of 50g.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences and the nature of hand dying. Therefore 2 batches may not match 100%. I do however, try to send the most similar colours when I receive an order so that you can blend batches without difficulty during your work.

100g (3.53oz) Alpaca Combed Tops/Roving Spin/Felt BROWN

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:03:31 -0400

$5.00
Colour: Brown

Count: 22-25 micron/Bradford 58-62, Staple: n/a
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-430cm length)

Alpaca is a light-weight, lustrous and silky natural fibre. While similar to sheep’s wool in that it is a natural fibre, it is warmer, not prickly, and bears no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. It is also soft and luxurious. In physical structure, alpaca fibre is somewhat akin to hair, being very glossy, but its softness and fineness enable the spinner to produce satisfactory yarn with comparative ease. It is hollow as well, which makes it a good insulator.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

50g (1.76oz) Handdyed Shetland Tops/Rovings felt/spinning - RED ORANGE

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:46:55 -0400

$2.50
Colour: Hand Dyed Red Orange

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 50g (approx. 200-215cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn. I also stock an array of hand dyed colours in my store, as well as natural colours.

Each 50g is a cut length, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of 50g.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences and the nature of hand dying. Therefore 2 batches may not match 100%. I do however, try to send the most similar colours when I receive an order so that you can blend batches without difficulty during your work.

Ashford Jumbo Bobbin, Double Drive in a natural finish

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:41:38 -0400

$12.45
Suitable for all Double drive Ashford wheels fitted with a jumbo flyer unit

Dimensions: 11cms long x 11cms wide

This comes in its natural unvarnished/unstained state

Needle Felt Mould, great for 3D and appliques DAISY

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:35:52 -0400

$7.50
Mould: DAISY

This is a great little tool for beginners and younger artists, as you can very quickly create a flat applique or 3D shape in wool for your needlefelting projects. The instructions are very easy to follow and help you step by step. The sides of the mould are also high enough so that you don't stab your fingers with those sharp felting needles... after a while you will be creating needlefelted artworks, just like a pro!

Ashford Jumbo Bobbin, Single Drive in a natural finish

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:31:23 -0400

$12.45
Suitable for all Ashford wheels fitted with a jumbo flyer unit.

Dimensions: 11cms long x 11cms wide

This comes in its natural unvarnished/unstained state

Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance Kit

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:08:48 -0400

$14.75
All the spare parts you need to maintain your Ashford wheel. This kit contains non-staining oil, threading hook, tension spring, flyer hooks, conrod connector, brake and the cotton drive band.

Needle Felt Mould, great for 3D and appliques PANSY

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:59:53 -0400

$7.50
Mould: PANSY

This is a great little tool for beginners and younger artists, as you can very quickly create a flat applique or 3D shape in wool for your needlefelting projects. The instructions are very easy to follow and help you step by step. The sides of the mould are also high enough so that you don't stab your fingers with those sharp felting needles... after a while you will be creating needlefelted artworks, just like a pro!

Ashford Flick Carder (4x2 inch 72point)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:43:31 -0400

$14.75
Ashford Flick Carder - 72point (This is an individual carder, not a set of two)

A lock of wool is held with one hand (either washed or raw) on a protected surface, often a piece of leather on your lap. The flick card hits the lock rapidly, with a motion, which drags its teeth through the lock, one or more times until it is opened to the spinner's satisfaction. The lock is reversed and the process repeated.

You can use this process in place of teasing your wool apart ready for carding or jump straight to the spinning for worsted wool. The flick carder is also ideal for cleaning your Drum Carder and for tackling small amounts of fibre for feltmaking.

Light weight with comfortable lathed handle. This is a really handy time-saving inexpensive tool.

Comes with 72 points/inch card cloth.
Pad Size: 100mm x 50mm (4" x 2") - Length: 235mm (9.25")

50g (1.76oz) A grade Mulberry Silk Tops Spinning/Felt/paper

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:19:53 -0400

$5.95
Colour: Natural (pearl white)

Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 50g (approx. 800-840cm length)

Made from top quality A1 pearl white silk in combed tops, this is a wonderful quality of silk. Silk does not felt on its own but can be added to your felt projects for effect and to add texture. This finger thin roving is also Ideal for Spinning, weaving all kinds of Fabric and Fibre Work... it's high shine is ideal for adding into papermaking too!

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

150g (5.29oz) Mixed bag of Alpaca roving/felt/spin Natural Shades

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:36:32 -0400

$7.45
Colour: Alpaca Natural Shades Pack

Count: 22-25 micron/Bradford 58-62, Staple: n/a

Weight: 145-155g (I am aiming for 150g, but these are hand cut!)

This is a sample colour pack of 3 Alpaca shades, made up of rovings from my stock.

Alpaca is a light-weight, lustrous and silky natural fibre. While similar to sheep’s wool in that it is a natural fibre, it is warmer, not prickly, and bears no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. It is also soft and luxurious. In physical structure, alpaca fibre is somewhat akin to hair, being very glossy, but its softness and fineness enable the spinner to produce satisfactory yarn with comparative ease. It is hollow as well, which makes it a good insulator.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

Listed in picture below;
Black
Brown
Natural White (Creamy)

There will be no individual labelling of these fibres.
Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 70 Merino, 30 Tussah Silk Three Times Blend Roving/Tops CITRUS PUNCH

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:46:28 -0400

$8.30
Colour: Citrus Punch(a Three times blend of; Yellow Green, Lime Lemon, Bright Orange, Peppermint and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine three times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Tussah Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50 gram (1.76oz) Soya Bean Staple Fibre

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:37:31 -0400

$3.00
Colour: Natural (light orange/brown hue)

Count: n/a

Weight: 50g (there is no length, as it is not one combed length)

100% Pure Soya Bean Staple is a very fine and soft fibre, ideal for adding texture to Fibre Art/Felting projects or spinning.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

50g (1.76 oz) Dehaired Baby Camel Tops - Spin/Felt

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:19:34 -0400

$5.20
Colour: Soft Tan Brown

Count: 15-22 micron/Bradford 62-70+, Staple: 2.5 - 7cm

Weight: 50g (approx. 320-360cm length)

Cuddly Baby Camel Tops! This light brown baby camel roving has been de-haired to remove the harsh hairs and leave only the soft and cuddly down and it spins beautifully. Camel down is the soft warm inner down of a camel and has a fibre structure similar to cashmere. The down is usually 1-3 inches long with a micron count of about 15-22 microns. Camel down does not felt easily.

I have used this for felting and find that it doesn't felt on it's own very well, but it does make a lovely highlight texture to both wet and dry pieces.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Dales

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:07:33 -0400

$4.00
Colour: 'Dales' a muted multicolour
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Pink

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:01:56 -0400

$4.00
Colour: Pink
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Turquoise

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:58:49 -0400

$4.00
Colour: Turquoise
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Purple

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:55:49 -0400

$4.00
Colour: Purple
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Green

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:50:34 -0400

$4.00
Colour: Green
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

Handdyed Wool Prefelt - Blue

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:43:42 -0400

$4.00
Colour: Blue
Measurements: approx. 25.5cm x 48cm(10 x 19 inches)
Depth: approx. 1cm (1/4 inch)

This is handdyed 100% wool prefelt, which is great for both wet and dry feltmaking, embellishing or other fibre crafts.

Please note that each length will be slightly unique with it's grading from light to dark patches, due to handdying techniques and that photographs maybe slightly inaccurate due to colour representational differences.

Thank you for shopping with me,
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) 70 Merino, 30 Tussah Silk Three Times Blend Roving/Tops TWILIGHT

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:13:55 -0400

$8.30
Colour: Twilight (a Three times blend of; Deep Ocean, Navy, Cornflower, Scarlet, Cooper and Natural Bleached Tussah)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Tussah Silk Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 100g (approx. 590-615cm length)

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning, so when it's mixed with tussah silk, you get a truely wonderful blend of luxury fibre.

This is a blend of a selection of colours from my range to create a stripe effect. The fibres have been passed through the carding machine three times in order to give you a finer colour blend across the width of the sliver (strand) of Merino/Silk and also strength of blend (ability to hold together across the width).

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences. Also stripe concentration between batches will naturally vary slightly, this is due to the nature of hand processing. Please bare this in mind when working.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted VALLEY

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:28:06 -0400

$8.20
Colour: VALLEY
This is a wonderful mix of Grass Greens and Yellows, reminds me of Spring!

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt FOREST

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:21:10 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Forest

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted MOORLAND

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:07:57 -0400

$8.20
Colour: MOORLAND
This is a wonderful mix of Heathers, reminds me of Dartmoor in the Autumn!

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt PURPLE

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:56:55 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Purple

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted SAN TROPEZ

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:50:40 -0400

$8.20
Colour: SAN TROPEZ
This is a wonderful mix of Turquoise, Pink, Purple and White... very Cosmopolitan!

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt ROYAL BLUE

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:44:08 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Royal Blue

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted LAKE

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:36:51 -0400

$8.20
Colour: LAKE
This is a wonderful mix of Turquoise, Bright Blue, Stormy Blue and White.

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt TURQUOISE

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:28:04 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Turquoise

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt SCARLET

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:21:23 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Scarlet

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted SORBET

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:12:43 -0400

$8.20
Colour: SORBET
This is a wonderful mix of pale orange, pink and yellow... dotted with icey white.

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt FLESH

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:05:51 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Flesh (great for doll making... a soft peachy pink)

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt BEIGE

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:57:26 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Beige (this is a true stoney beige, quite hard to photograph!)

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted HARVEST

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:39:48 -0400

$8.20
Colour: HARVEST
This is a wonderful mix of Red, Orange, Yelow, Brown and Green... everything I associate with an Autumn Harvest.

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt LIGHT BROWN

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:24:51 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Light Brown

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt DARK BROWN

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:20:13 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Dark Brown

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt BLACK

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:14:11 -0400

$3.25
Colour: Black

Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm

Weight: 50g

This fibre is in it's carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work in your projects like a drum carded batt, although it will come in clumps of the desired weight not a specific length/width.

Norwegian fibre is course, with strong lustre and gives a wonderful texture to you work. Rumoured to be a good fibre for needlefelting Norwegian wool is definitely a fibre to try out for all felting and spinning projects.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver - Handpainted GEMSTONE

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:56:14 -0400

$8.20
Colour: GEMSTONE
This is a wonderful mix of Bright Sapphire, Pink Topaz, Silver and Diamond White.

Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm
Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm length)

Shetland fleece is ideal for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning and is a great alternative to Merino. This Shetland quality has a wonderfully soft handle and is well known for it's warmth and comfort when spun into yarn.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation and hand dye differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino Batt felt/spin/weave ROSE BASKET STRIPE

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:35:00 -0400

$4.55
Colour: Rose Basket (this reminds me of an early summer rose garden)

Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm

Weight: 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches)

This is a unique hand carded batt, made by me here in the studio with my carding machine. I've used 3 colours (Salmon Pink, Rose and Ivy) and blended them carefully across the width to create this wonderful blend of colours. Blended batts like this are great for feltmaking, spinning or weaving and can be used in different ways each time to create a multitude of blend options in your yarns, weft weaves or felted art.

Merino is an ideal quality for both wet or dry needle felting and spinning. Ideal for beginners and those more advanced Merino has a wonderful handle and comes in an array of dyed colours (80+) in my store.

Each batt is a predetermined cut length and take approximately 20-30 minutes to create, so you will need to blend as you work with 2 batches of batts. However, a batt is very versatile and can be gently eased into longer and wider dimensions. You will also find that no two batts are ever the same, as each is handmade it is very hard to exact a look as the fibres are pulled onto the carder.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Tussah Silk Tops for Spinning/Felt/Paper SCARLET

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:33:22 -0400

$5.85
Colour: Scarlet

Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 50g (approx. 500-540cm length)

Made from 100% Pure Tussah Silk Fibre in combed tops, this is a wonderful quality of silk. Silk does not felt on its own but can be added to your felt projects for effect and to add texture. This finger thin roving is also Ideal for Spinning, weaving all kinds of Fabric and Fibre Work... it's high shine is ideal for adding into papermaking too!

I try to keep stock as 1 uncut length where possible, so if you order 2 lots of 50g in the same colour it will probably come as 1 complete length. However, please note that this is not always possible, as batches deplete.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

50g (1.76oz) Tussah Silk Tops for Spinning/Felt/Paper BRIGHT YELLOW

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:37 -0400

$5.85
Colour: Bright Yellow

Count: n/a, Staple: n/a

Weight: 50g (approx. 500-540cm length)

Made from 100% Pure Tussah Silk Fibre in combed tops, this is a wonderful quality of silk. Silk does not felt on its own but can be added to your felt projects for effect and to add texture. This finger thin roving is also Ideal for Spinning, weaving all kinds of Fabric and Fibre Work... it's high shine is ideal for adding into papermaking too!

I try to keep stock as 1 uncut length where possible, so if you order 2 lots of 50g in the same colour it will probably come as 1 complete length. However, please note that this is not always possible, as batches deplete.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from the picture below. This is due to photographic colour representation differences.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Ashford Yarn Gauge Tool (wpi) for Spinning/knitting/crochet/weaving

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:11:11 -0400

$6.60
This is a great little tool if you spin your own yarn. The Ashford Yarn Gauge (warp per inch tool) will determine the gauge of your handmade yarn, which is great if you spin to make your own knitwear, or even if you intend to sell your hand created yarn!

The instructions are included on the attached label.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.

Easidye All-in-one Acid Dyes for Wool (inc. Silk, Nylon, Mohair, Angora and Cashmere), 12 x 10g taster

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:01:03 -0400

$33.10
This is a taster pack of 12 of my Easidye All-in-one Acid Dyes for wool fleece or yarn (including Silk, Nylon, Mohair, Angora and Cashmere to varying degrees). They are very simple to use and need no fixative (although those of you who may wish to use vinegar as an extra measure may do so).

Easidye is ok for wet colour fastness and are classed as 'full exhaust', milling dyes... which basically means that once dry, these all-in-one dye colours should be fast to a milling standard, making them a great choice for most home crafters.

All-in-one dyes do tend to be a slightly paler in outcome to traditional Reactive Acid dyes, but you can still get a wonderful array of colour pastels to brights for your work.

In this pack you will be getting;

12 x 10g of Easidye... Colours; Lemon, Red, Heather, Mid Blue, Lime, Charcoal, Sunshine, Coral, Turquoise, Lavender, Beige and Moss.
Instructions for use in a microwave Space Dye method (great for beginners), although you can easily create a Dip Dye effect using dye solution at a boiling temperature and a larger metal dye container over your hob.

Just to give you an idea of how far this taster pack will go, here is a conversion chart...

Easidye powder - 100g Undyed Wool
0.5g – 1g = Pale to Mid Colour
1.5g to 3g = Heavy Colour

(I have worked out that a flat ½ 5ml spoon measure holds approximately 2g of dye.)

A Note of Caution: This activity is for adults or older children (age 12 and up) only with strict adult guidance and supervision due to the nature of the dyes. Do not allow your child to attempt this project alone!

Please note that in minimal amounts these dyes are not harmful, however please avoid contact with eyes and skin (as may in extreme cases cause mild irritation, so please wear gloves) and do not ingest.

These dyes are safe to dispose of in home drainage.

Top Tip: Always remember the strength and shade of your chosen colour will depend heavily on your wool's base shade. So for example if you want the brighter and clearest option of your colour, please select a brillant white roving/yarn. Cream shades will give good results but will always appear slightly more dusky by comparison.

Thank you for shopping with me.
Sara.