New Diz Stick and Yarn Gauge
We are excited to now offer the Diz Stick available individually (previously only included with the e-Carder). The Diz Stick is used to create consistent, even ready-to-spin sliver
New Ashford Website
We are live! Welcome to our new website. We have a new look and hope you are finding all the information you require. We will be continuously adding more information, […]
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
Ashford Textile Award 2023 – Interim Report
Lauriston Farm were thrilled to win The Ashford Textile Award last year. The Farm enables their community, including those with special educational needs, to gain skills and achiev
New Needle Felting Kit – Owl
The latest addition to our needle felting kits is a super cute little sleepy Owl. The new Owl kit includes step-by-step colour instructions, a felting needle, Corriedale fibre and
New Cottolin Weaving Yarn
Introducing Ashford Cottolin – a lovely blend of 70% Cotton 30% Linen. More absorbent than 100% cotton and easier to weave than 100% linen. The combined softness of cotton an
New Needle Felting Kit – Halloween
Due to the popularity of needle felting and the requests for more kits we are very happy to introduce another new needle felting kit. The Needle Felting Kit – Halloween The
Patsy Zawistoski
Patsy, master hand spinner, international lecturer and teacher, and author, has recently visited us with her husband Rich. This was her fourth trip to New Zealand, and she was ho
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