Remembering Betty
Betty Booth 1940 – 2024We remember our treasured friend and mentor, Betty, who has been such an important part of our family, and our business, for many, many years. For […]
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Craft Community Tag
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Ashford Dealer Spotlight – Blackwattle Yarn and Fibre
Welcome to a brand-new segment of our Blog – the Ashford Dealer Spotlight! In this series, we will be highlighting Ashford dealers from around the world, giving you a chance […]
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Ashford Award 2024 Update
Ashford Textile Award 2024 – Final Report from Lauriston Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, UK Website: www.lauristonfarm.co.uk Facebook: LauristonFarm Instagram: @lauristonfarm Lauriston Farm was thrilled to win the Ashford award in 2023 […]
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Simply Wool – Local wool empowering local women
In the heart of South Africa’s Free State, an inspiring initiative is empowering local Basotho women to transform their lives. Chantelle Hamilton founded Simply Wool to help mothers earn an […]
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Ancient Techniques from Modern Day Masters
Elizabeth and Richard have just returned from a trip to Canada and were honoured to visit Haida weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop in her Masset home on Haida Gwaii. Evelyn has helped […]
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Cromwell Spinners & Weavers workshops
In August the Cromwell Spinners & Weavers held two weaving workshops with great success. Over two days (10-11 August) 6 students learned the basics of Rigid Heddle Weaving. The course […]
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Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Libby recently attended the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, held in Bendigo, Victoria. In conjunction with Ashford dealer, Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies, owned by sisters Verity and Clancy King. […]
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Unique Experience
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Scottish isles and the Faroes? Joy Ashford ‘s family came from the Orkneys and Richard and I have always wanted to visit – […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Aug 24 – Michaela Cordes
Imagine living and working, together with your husband, on a beautiful canalboat travelling the waterways of England and Germany. Michaela Cordes does not need to imagine it – it is […]
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Treasured Gift
Elizabeth was overwhelmed when she received two beautiful shawls from Daniela Rýznarová from Dalin Praha, on Elizabeth’s stepping back from the daily operations of the business. We have had the […]
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Das Wollschaf visit
2nd May – Zweibrücken, Germany. Kate and James spent the day with Michael and Eva of Das Wollschaf. Thank you Michael, Eva and their team for all your hard work […]
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Wolboerderij Blij Bezuiden visit
30th April – 1st May Koewacht, The Netherlands. Kate and James visited with Janny and Jean Paul of Wolboerderij Blij Bezuiden, our Dutch Distributor. They hosted a demonstration day along […]
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The Ashford Award Winner for 2024
École de la Laine, Vasles, France We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Richard and Elizabeth Ashford Textile Award is École de la Laine (School of Wool). […]
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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 achievement through involvement […]
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Threads of History: An Icelandic Varafeldur in the South Highlands
A wonderful article that takes you on a journey that includes wild weaving, vikings, history and challenges shared by Sarah Rosenthal-Almirall of Ardbeag Crafts. Written by Sarah’s daughter-in-law Alicia Anne Adams Nestled in front […]
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Travels of Ruby the eight shaft table loom
We are very grateful to be able to supply so many craftsfolk, textile artists, teachers and passionate creators with our products all the way from New Zealand, pretty much at […]
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The Ashford Textile Award Winner 2023
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Richard and Elizabeth Ashford Textile Award… Lauriston Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, UK The Farm enables their community, including those with special […]
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