Tutorials

How to create Mini Fibre Batts on a Blending Board

April 30, 2020

FRESH TUTORIAL - Summer is no more though you can still enjoy it's warm colours in your spinning projects this winter inspired by bright summer cosmos flowers. Learn how to create a gradient art batt on a blending board with this easy to follow step by step tutorial.

Straight Eight's

February 13, 2020

Ashford Tutorials Weaving

One of the wonderful things about weaving o...

What reed do I need?

December 12, 2018

Tutorials Weaving

How do you know what reed you need? We show you step by step how to firstly measure your equipment for the right fit and then provide you with a guide for selecting the right DPI reeds for your project.

How to make wool felt dryer balls

November 02, 2018

Easy Felting Tutorials

GOODNESS, GRACIOUS, GREAT BALLS OF...DRYER?! This week we have yet another super easy, eco friendly and gift worthy felting tutorial for you: Dryer Balls. Soften clothes without chemicals, cut down on dryer time, reduce static, lint and wrinkles and enjoy an afternoon of crafting! EPIC WIN!

How to make Felted Soap for quick, cheap, easy and eco friendly gifts!

October 26, 2018

Easy Felting Tutorials

The perfect quick, cheap, easy and eco friendly gift that everyone will love. Discover how to make your own felted soaps with our easy step by step DIY tutorial and you will have Christmas sorted in a jiffy. The kids can even get in on the action too. So awesome!

Botanical Dye with Weeds: Oxalis

September 16, 2018

Dyeing Natural Dyes Tutorials

Learn how to harness the power of weeds to dye your protein and cellulose fibres with free plant colour. Oxalis is a great candidate for the dye pot as you don't need to add anything other than water for brilliant colour. Help control an invasive weed and brighten your fibre projects at the same time!

Wool spinning for beginners. 3 Things you need to know before you start spinning wool.

June 12, 2018

Spinning Tutorials

Are you confused about which equipment you need to buy to start spinning? Not sure which fibre to choose? Learning to spin with fibre is easy with the right ingredients.... Wherever your passion to learn comes from we have 3 things you should know before you start spinning.

How to Dye Yarn: easy hand-painting technique with crochet, knit and woven samples [with pictures]

June 06, 2018

Dyeing Tutorials

Are you confused about how to dye yarn? Do you have a beautiful piece of wool you would like to put your own spin on? We have popped together an easy 14 step tutorial on how to dye yarn using a hand painting technique.

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