Journal
Make with wool.
Our discovery of wool crafts; old ones, new ones, loved ones and neglected ones.
Make the most of wool with us. Wool is the way……
Make with wool.
Our discovery of wool crafts; old ones, new ones, loved ones and neglected ones.
Make the most of wool with us. Wool is the way……
Some British Sheep breeds are rare, which is why Paton & Daughter use them. We make rugs. If we can use these highly prized fleeces and highlight their usefulness, we can give these breeds a boost and save them for […]
Some British Sheep Breeds are rare which is why Paton and Daughter use their fleece to make rugs.https://patonanddaughter.co.uk/product/hebridean-fleece-handmade-felted-rug/ If we can use their fleeces and highlight their woolly usefulness, we can give these breeds a boost and help save the […]
Felted fleeces can be used for rugs, blankets, mats, dog beds, seat pads and cushions. Paton and Daughter felted fleeces do not have skin. They are 100% wool. https://patonanddaughter.co.uk/product/handmade-brown-felted-shetland-rug/ Where do the fleeces come from? The fleece is locally grown […]
If you are a new spinner, you may be given a fleece. When your fleece arrives home, usually in a feed bag, it may be dirty. What follows should be done outside and do wear rubber gloves when cleaning raw […]
A small amount of fibre Just a small wad of hand dyed wool fibre was given to me with a challenge, “Make something with it.” Now the fibre (not sure of the breed of sheep, may be merino) was hand […]
The Victory Hat is a simple, crocheted, hand spun, wool hat. It is embellished with bobbles and lines which are also crocheted, but you could embroider these same stitches. The embellishment consists of one basic stitch. The bobble is three […]
