We demonstrate heritage crafts in rural areas of East Sussex, Kent and beyond. We show and sell our plant dyed yarn, hand spun yarn and hand made garments at Yarn Festivals, Fairs and National Trust venues throughout the year.

Felted fleeces
Hand Spinning Demonstration &
Handmade items for sale.
at: The Great Barn, Great Dixter House and Gardens
Sunday 21st September, 2025 11am – 4pm
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Hand Spinning Course
Burwash Common Pavilion,Burwash Common, Etchingham, TN19 7NA
Learn how to spin over 2 days. All materials and equipment supplied.
Next Courses: Saturday 7th and 22nd February, 2026. Price £188
OR. Saturday 11th and 19th April, 2026 Price £188
For more details please contact: sales@patonanddaughter.co.uk
Ashburnham Eden Farmers’ Market, TBA. 9am-1pm.
Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex
FREE admission to The Great Barn, Nursery & Cafe where you will see Hand Spinning on a spinning wheel from fleece to yarn.
FREE lesson on purchasing a Drop Spindle £15 – please contact sales@patonanddaughter.co.uk to book a place, 1-1 tuition.
King John’s Nursery – The Autumn Home & Lifestyle Fair Sheepstreet Lane, TN19 7AZ
Saturday 4th October, 2025 9..30-4pm
Hand Felted Fleeces – 100% natural fleece. Vegetarian as no sheep were harmed and are still in their fields in East Sussex and Kent. Add a little extra luxury to your sofa, seats, bed, car or place next to your bed for the first step of your day.
King John’s Nursery – The Autumn Home & Lifestyle Fair
Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ
Saturday 4th October, 2025 9.30-4pm
Perfect Christmas presents- hand felted, 100% natural fleeces. Vegetarian fleeces. The sheep are alive and living in East Sussex and Kent. No sheep were harmed in the process of felting. All natural colours
These fleeces are deal for a little extra luxury when placed on seats, sofas, beds in cars or for the first step of the day beside your bed.
