Ashford Artist of the Month – Jan 24
Inspiration on an Italian holiday was the catalyst for Annabelle's weaving journey - drawn to the beauty created in plain weave with stunning combinations of natural fibres, colour
Big Blanket, Little Loom
I love weaving with wool and one of my favourite things to weave at this time of year (it’s winter here in New Zealand) is blankets. On a rigid heddle […]
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
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
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 […]
One warp, one wardrobe
The long story of a long warp. One warp one wardrobe was an idea that I came up with to challenge myself and my loom. If you know me, you […]
Ashford Artist of the Month – Feb 23
What do you do when you become bored of lifeless shop bought yarns and want colour and texture? You spin your own unique and personal yarns! That is exactly what […]
Sunshine Tea Towels by Marie-France Gosselin
Marie-France Gosselin is a fibre artist (weaver, quilter, sewer, dyer) living in Ottawa, Canada. She has been an Ashford dealer and a rigid heddle teacher at L’Atelier Weaving St
Jack of Hearts
I hope you are well, safe and able to spend some quality time creating on your looms during these strange times. This week I would like to share Jack of Hearts – my nic