Shuttles and Needles, Chennai, India, Expands
Naresh Ramasubramaniam, owner of Shuttles and Needles, is our distributor in India, and has recently opened a second studio and shop in Bangalore, the garden city of India. On 14th
The Elizabeth and Richard Ashford Textile Award
Richard and Elizabeth Ashford are pleased to establish an annual award to encourage and support textile artists and help them enjoy artistic freedom. We hope our award will contrib
Waffle weave
If you haven’t tried waffle weave yet – you will be amazed at the magic that happens when you take it off the loom and wash it. Stefan Moberg wove […]
Pukaki Swallowtail Shawl
This stunning hand dyed, hand blended, hand spun shawl by David Schulz, of Southern Cross Fibre, was featured in issue 23 of The Wheel magazine. A stunning result using a […
Ashford Artist of the Month – Oct 23
Richard and Elizabeth had the pleasure of first meeting Astrid at SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) in Fletcher, North Carolina, in October 2019 as a young and very enthusiast
Inkle looms – Texsolv heddles hack
Using Texsolv heddles for the leashes on Ashford Inkle looms are super easy and quick – why didn’t we think of it sooner? Here is how you can use the Texsolv heddles
Spring Shawl in Caterpillar Cotton
Here is a simple but beautiful, drapey, lightweight summer shawl using only one cone of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton. I hope you enjoy this fun project. Happy weaving! Add colour, t
Creative Fibre 2023 National Exhibition Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners and merit awardees of our Ashford awards at the Creative Fibre 2023 National Exhibition! Come and check out these fabulous creations on show at the B
Auckland’s first Ashford showroom
The Ribbon Rose is a family-owned and operated, premium craft supplies store and long-time Ashford dealer who has just moved and opened a magnificent new store in Auckland, New Zea
Ashford Artist of the Month – May 23
Weaving and textile designer, Eleanor Dale is our May Ashford Artist of the month. Based in London, Eleanor spends her spare time, when she is not working as an Arts […]