Dizzing on the e-Carder
Create ready-to-spin sliver quickly and easily using an Ashford Diz Stick.
Carding fleece
Carding your fleece is quick and easy on the Ashford Wide Carder.
Blending colours
Blending colours on the Ashford drum carder.
Attaching a packer brush
How to attach a packer brush to your standard 8″ Ashford drum carder.
Carding on the Wild Carder
How to use the Wild Carder to make delicious batts. Add fibre, sparkle, ribbons, fabric, locks and more!
Carding “Barely a Batt”
Carding and Spinning “Barely a Batt”. A fun and easy way to use your locks and create gorgeous yarns!
Blending fibres
Blending Merino and silk on the Ashford drum carder.
Hand Carding
How to use your hand carders.
Using the Ashford Blending Board
Blend fabulous fibres in your favourite colours and create beautiful rolags for spinning.
Making batts for felting
Maria kindly shared her technique for making beautiful fine felt with us.
Ashford Fibre Mill – Take a tour
Take a tour of our fibre mill and see how our fibre is processed.
Learn to card on the Wild Carder
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Ken Meehan – 45th Anniversary
We are celebrating a very special occasion – Ken Meehan, our Production and Factory Manager, started with the company as an “after-school boy” on 25th August 1980, 45 years a
Ashford Dealer Spotlight – Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts
Welcome to the Ashford Dealer Spotlight! Where we highlight Ashford dealers from around the world, giving you a chance to learn more about their journeys and businesses. We’re ex
Let’s talk about setts…
No, not the 90s pop song—sett is a weaving term that’s all about how close together your threads are. If you’re just getting started with weaving, understanding sett will hel
Upcycling on your rigid heddle loom
One of the things I love most about weaving is how it brings together creativity, sustainability, and the joy of making something by hand. It is always inspiring to see […]
The Australian Sheep & Wool Show, July 2025
We had a fantastic time at the 25th annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, Victoria from July 18–20. The show was a hive of activity, and it was […]