Bamboo fibre for handspinning is now available in 2 forms – one is a smoothly combed viscose top and the other is a rougher staple fibre.… Read more...
Spin Flora – Bamboo Top and Staple
Spin Flora – Rose Fibre
For my next Spin Flora not Fauna project, I thought I would spin a bit of rose top. Rose fibre is another one of the ‘new’ vegan handspinning fibres, made from roses.… Read more...
Spin Flora – Banana Fibre
The banana plant has been cultivated in Japan since the 13th Century for use in making fabrics and textiles. The tender shoots of the banana plant were harvested and boiled in lye to soften them.… Read more...
Spin Flora not Fauna
I am very pleased and delighted to hear that my workshop is full for the upcoming AGWSD Summer School 2017.… Read more...
Peat Moss Yarn
While I was attending the Dyers Week workshop in Finland, I learned about the use of peat to create new and interesting yarns.… Read more...
Nettles Yarn Spinning
The fibre from the Nettle plant has been used as clothing in many cultures. In Nepal, the Himalayan giant nettle was processed and used for both fine clothing and for sailcloth.… Read more...
