Heavenly Comfort – Felted Slippers
Making your own felted slippers is a fun and rewarding process that transforms unspun wool fibres, with a little soap and water, into warm, durable an
Richard Investiture
Richard, on September 17th, was presented with his Officer of the Order of Merit insignia by the Governor-general Dame Cindy Kiro. Named in the King
Ashford Artist of the Month – July 26 – Irene La Manna
This month, we are delighted to feature handweaver and textile artist, Irene La Manna as our Ashford Artist of the Month. Through her thoughtful use o
Elegant Silk Merino Scarf
Have you tried wet felting? This project shows you how to create a beautifully lightweight wet felted scarf with elegant cascading ruffles using Ashfo
Honour Bestowed – Richard Ashford recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Ashford Wheels & Looms is proud to announce that Richard Ashford has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribut
Processing stinging nettle fibres by hand
Fresh from winning the 2026 Ashford Award designer Belinda Gredig of Mönchengladbach, Germany, shares her guide to processing on of nature’s most o