Blended fibres, beautiful colours, unusual combinations
I taught myself to spin in 2009 and my love affair with fibre has seen me through several jobs, relationships and houses. I spend my day surrounded by wool, and colour.
HilltopCloud was set up in 2011 when I left my job as a teacher. I always enjoyed combining colour, and different fibres, and that love has translated in to my full time business.
I now work full time dyeing fibres, and creating beautiful blends. In my Etsy shop I sell my handspun yarns. I have a bit of an obsession with spinning, and like many of us, a shortage of hours in the day. Rather than drown in my own handspun stash I send it out around the world so others can use it to create beautiful things.
I also sell drop spindle kits, perfect for people who want to learn to spin, but aren't sure if they want to invest in a spinning wheel. I pride myself on selling spindles which are simple, yet effective. They aren't complicated, or decorative, but they do work, which is the most important thing.
I'm passionate about wool, and it's qualities, it really is a wonder fibre, with so much variety. Every breed has it's use.
I have a love working with colour, I like beautiful combinations that are pleasing to the eye. I use tonal colours, often paired with an undyed natural wool to give a subtle depth to the blend.