At the heart of our recent collaborative Northern England Fibreshed event with Pasture for Life, was the celebration of regenerative farming—a holistic approach that focuses on revitalising and enhancing the […]
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Learn to Spin & Weave with Lazy Kate Textiles
Cathy Wright is a spinner and weaver based in Liverpool and has been a member of Fibreshed since 2020. A spinner with over 20 years experience Cathy came to spinning […]
Read MoreIs this the rarest pigment on the planet?
This is quite likely the rarest pigment on the planet. It’s the only British Indigo dye kit (we’re aware of) derived from certified organic woad plants. 💙 Get one of the […]
Read MoreRare breed, fully traceable yarns from The Peg Loomer
Sophie Hetherington Heywood’s business, ‘The Peg Loomer’ was focused on sustainability from the very start when she first learnt how to use a peg loom at an off grid community […]
Read MoreMeet the Northern England Fibreshed at Heron Corn Mill
Meet the Northern England Fibreshed – Wednesday 10th July 2024 2pm-4pm (arrivals from 1:30pm) Do you work with natural fibres and/or dyes in Northern England? Are you interested in future-proofing […]
Read MoreSeed Blessings 2024
What will happen if an international community of textile growers unite to sow good intentions together? Let’s find out! Join a global gathering of textile growers and enthusiasts for a […]
Read MoreEarth Rests
Find your ‘Earth Rests for Autumn’ meditation here The relatively new ‘regenerative’ buzzword involves principles inspired by traditional and indigenous wisdom, a common feature of which is having a better […]
Read MoreWelcome to the Northern England Fibreshed
After 3 years volunteering as founder/coordinator of North West England Fibreshed and working solo to build awareness of Fibershed principles amongst textile professionals in the region and beyond, I’m happy […]
Read MoreThe Flax Map
Are you part of the linen revival in the U.K.? Are you wondering how we can create midscale processing equipment without costing the earth? Do you believe collaboration rather than […]
Read MoreHomegrown Homespun: Field to Fabric
A lot has happened since August 13th when a group of around 30 volunteers came to Higher Audley St in Blackburn to help pull and lay out our flax. It […]
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