Ashford NZ Blog
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Based in Ashburton, New Zealand, Ashford Handicrafts are the world's leading manufacturer of Spinning Wheel, Weaving Looms, and other textile equipment and supplies. The Handicrafts blog shares information about the company's activities, Spinning Wheel Maintenance, Spinning Vertical Colour, Ashford Artist of the Month and more.
Ashford NZ Blog
1w ago
The long story of a long warp. One warp one wardrobe was an idea that I came up with to challenge myself and my loom. If you know me, you probably know that sometimes I just "wing it" rather than working out the full plan before I start something - the ideas sometimes evolve as I go. This particular project didn’t veer too much in the overall plan - placing one warp on my loom to weave fabric for a capsule "one" wardrobe, however the details did change and evolve along the way ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
2M ago
Weaving Threads of History: An Icelandic Varafeldur in the South Highlands. A wonderful article that takes you on a journey that includes wild weaving, vikings, history and challenges shared by Sarah Rosenthal-Almirall of Ardbeag Crafts.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
2M ago
Inspiration on an Italian holiday was the catalyst for Annabelle's weaving journey - drawn to the beauty created in plain weave with stunning combinations of natural fibres, colours and twist and plys. One journey opened the doors to another journey.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
2M ago
We are very grateful to be able to supply so many craftsfolk, textile artists, teachers and passionate creators with our products all the way from New Zealand, pretty much at the bottom of the world where we manufacture our wheels and looms and ship them far and wide - to over 57 countries this past year. This charming story of the travels of Ruby, the eight shaft table loom, sent in by Sue Locke from picturesque Newfoundland, brightened my day and put a smile on my face.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
4M ago
If you haven't tried waffle weave yet – you will be amazed at the magic that happens when you take it off the loom and wash it. Stefan Moberg wove these beautiful cotton towels that featured in Issue 33 of The Wheel magazine. These were woven on the Jack loom and the draft is a tie-up. I have also included a lift plan draft for a scrumptious woollen throw woven on a 60cm eight shaft table loom.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
4M ago
David, of Southern Cross Fibre, first featured in The Wheel magazine, Issue 23 with a beautiful hand dyed, hand carded and hand spun shawl. David has been a full time dyer since 2008 and has a fabulous eye for colour and exceptional spinning and weaving skills.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
4M ago
This stunning hand dyed, hand blended, hand spun shawl by David Schulz, of Souther Cross Fibre, was featured in issue 23 of The Wheel magazine. A stunning result using a simple colour progression technique. You will enjoy the results.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
4M ago
Have you wanted to put buttonholes in your precious hand woven fabric? Here is an easy way to do it.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
5M ago
Richard and Elizabeth had the pleasure of first meeting Astrid at SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) in Fletcher, North Carolina, in October 2019 as a young and very enthausiastic fibre artist. We are thrilled to see Astrid's growth in textile expereince and knowledge. What a journey it has been for Astrid.  ..read more
Ashford NZ Blog
7M ago
Using Texsolv heddles for the laeshes on an Ashford Inklette loom is super easy and quick - why didn't we think of it sooner? Here is how you can use the Texsolv heddles on our Inklette loom and also a fabulous project - Sibling Stars ..read more