Well one night we went to sleep and the next day our world was completely different and I have to admit, I still can't quite believe it. Lazykate Textiles is mainly built around teaching and passing on skills that are very important to me so when we were not able to do that anymore, I […]
Over the years during Spinning Workshops, I found that breaking up the process into separate sections can help the fledgling spinner grasp each part of the process. Let's face it, spinning is a skill and takes a some co-ordination so everything I can do to help make it easier, I will. Sometimes I will treadle […]
I'm so excited about this new venture, the Dyer's Palette Box Club. It's something I've been talking about for absolutely ages (ask Ovis Yarns who has had her ear chewed off a few times). Dyeing yarn is such a wonderful process. Quite a simple procedure producing something completely unique. If you are a spinner it […]
I've had a bag of flax in my large fibre box for quite a few years. I found the reputation for flax being a difficult fibre to spin proceeded it and I don't have a distaff so my bag of fibre remained neglected. It has been the dyeing of this beautiful yarn that peaked my […]
It's coming up to that time of year again. Â Saturday 6th July sees the start of the Tour de France and so spinners will be preparing for the Tour de Fleece. If this is something that is new to you and you're spinner, you might like to join in. Â The Tour de Fleece is an […]
Ten Streets Market is a venue for artists and small producers to dip a toe into having a retail space. It's run by mum and daughter Tina and Georgia who you'll meet when you visit. They've created a welcoming quirky space filled with vintage and craft stalls and a great little cafe I'll be stocking […]
I'm really excited to be taking part in Yarn Shop Day at Black Sheep Wools this year held on the 27th April. Black Sheep have joined in with Yarn Shop Day since it began in 2014. As knitters we are all passionate about supporting our local yarn shops so if you'd like to see what's […]
For many years I've followed Felicia Lo from Sweet Georgia Yarns. She started off dyeing when I did, around 2005 and went on to scale the heights while I dawdled through! It's so exciting to find someone who is on your wavelength and follow their journey. So I was excited to watch her YouTube channel […]
Faced with a wall of bright hand-dyed yarn with colours that pop, deep and rich purples and blues, cheery yellows and reds, pinks, pinks in every shade and saturation. Solids, semis and variegated, speckles and spots these days colours can actually make our mouths start watering and we can only feel pity for those who […]
There seems to have been plenty posted around social media in recent months about wool and its pros and cons. Â As with many issues, there is some truth on both sides and at the risk of boring people with this issue that is everywhere, I feel I need to let people know how I operate. […]
