Sari Silk Fibre

100% Recycled Silk | Suitable for Spinning & Felting Effects

Recycled sari silk fibres prepared into soft bundles with natural sheen and texture.

This is a short staple silk fibre, slightly irregular and expressive in character. The colours are vibrant and varied, available in yellow, turquoise, violet, or multicolour blends.

Suitable for

• Hand spinning (requires additional twist due to short staple)
• Nuno felting
• Surface effects in wet felting
• Needle felting embellishment
• Blending with wool for texture and colour accents

Produces glossy, textured yarns and strong colour highlights in felted textiles.

Fibre Details

• 100% silk
• Recycled sari weaving offcuts
• Short staple fibre
• Soft pulled preparation
• Naturally lustrous
• Ethically sourced from India

Care

Hand wash cool.
Dry flat.
Some colours may run slightly.

Sashiko Needles – Set of 3

Perfect your Sashiko stitching with this premium set of long, durable needles designed specifically for the traditional Japanese embroidery technique. Sashiko (刺し子), meaning "little stabs," is a time-honoured method used to mend, strengthen, and decorate fabric — originally practised by rural Japanese women using white thread on indigo-dyed cloth.

These steel needles are distinguished by their length and thickness, making it easier to load multiple stitches at once — a key feature of the Sashiko style. Whether you're mending, quilting, or embellishing, this set offers the right tools for smooth, precise stitching.

Set includes:

• 1 needle – 1.14mm x 69.8mm
• 1 needle – 1.14mm x 60.3mm
• 1 needle – 1.07mm x 57.2mm

Material: Steel
Quantity: 3 needles (1 of each size)

Ideal for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this set is an essential addition to any visible mending or slow stitching kit.

A very simple tool to undo seams. A must when working with a sewing machine, at least for me! Made by clover, a simple straight forward tool.

Wool Felt 1.2mm | GOTS Certified Felt

An essential reference for choosing your felt colours with confidence.

This wool felt shade card includes samples fixed on 1 A4 sheet of heavy paper (2 sided). Each colour samples is approx. 2x2cm with colour code; for both dyed and undyed colours in the 1–1.2 mm wool felt range, allowing you to see and feel the material before committing to larger pieces.

As colours can vary between screens, the shade card provides a reliable way to assess tone, texture and thickness in natural light and within your own working environment.

What’s Included

• samples of dyed wool felt colours
• samples of undyed natural shades
• samples in 1–1.2 mm thickness

Why Use a Shade Card

• accurate colour selection
• compare dyed and natural tones
• assess texture and weight
• plan projects with confidence

Material

Suitable For

• selecting colours for larger felt orders
• textile and craft planning
• design and interior work
• teaching and workshops

Natural Material

Both the dyed and undyed samples reflect the natural character of wool. Undyed shades may vary slightly, while dyed colours are produced using non-toxic, heavy metal-free dyes.

Organic Cotton Shopping Bag dyed with Organic Indigo

A Stylish bag with a 14cm wide floor and wide handles. Dyed with Organic Indigo and Shibori folding techniques. This bag will last for a long time.

34-39cm wide, 40cm high, 14cm floor.

100% Fair Trade and Organic label.

Machine washable at 40 degrees, please use a soft detergent.

Please note that every bag is an original. The pattern is the same but it varies slightly from the bag shown.

Mulberry Silk Hankies

Fine Silk Fibre from Stretched Cocoons

Delicate, wafer-thin squares of mulberry silk known as silk hankies or mawata. These fibres are created by boiling whole silk cocoons and carefully stretching them over a frame to form fine layered silk sheets.

The result is an extremely light, strong and lustrous silk fibre that can be drafted directly from the hankie for spinning or used as a decorative fibre in felting and textile work.

Mulberry silk comes from the domesticated silk moth (Bombyx mori), which feeds exclusively on mulberry leaves. The silk fibres are exceptionally fine and smooth, producing yarns with beautiful shine and strength.

Suitable for

• Hand spinning (drafted directly from the hankie)
• Wet felting surface decoration
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Silk paper and mixed media projects

When incorporated into wool during felting, silk hankies create beautiful sheen and delicate surface texture.

Fibre Details

• 100% mulberry silk
• Silk hankies / mawata
• Fibre fineness approx. 10–13 microns
• Natural white colour
• Made from stretched silk cocoons

Care

Hand wash finished items gently in lukewarm water and dry flat. Avoid strong agitation.

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Guetermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Guetermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Gutermann Silk Thread, reaching 100m (110yds) per spool, can be used to close fine seams, for fine ornamental stitches, decorative seams, overlock and safety seams, buttonholes, and for sewing buttons on to garments. Gutermann Silk Thread is soft, supple, light-resistant, tear-resistant, and abrasion resistant.

In a nutshell:

100m (110yds)

100% Silk

Sleeping in the Garden ~ single printed pattern** 

The flowers close their petals and dew begins to form. The bees retire. At last the garden sinks into a silent rapturous plushness...

Evoking garlands of drooping blossoms, the Sleeping in the Garden socks feature delicate trellises that appear to drip with colour as they run down the leg and instep. Knit from the toe up with short row heels and toes, these socks make use of simple lace panels for a quick and versatile knit adaptable to a wide range of sizes.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Doolin, held double
1 skein 
shown in Bridgit

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Needles
a set of 5 double-pointed needles, 2.5mm

Notions
tapestry needle; cable needle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Sleepy Stars ~ single printed pattern** 

Oh those long winter nights! Even the stars grow sleepy. Watch them against the plush velvet sky, drowsily winking.

A perfect project for the cold months, Sleepy Stars is a simple chunky beanie with an attractive texture which suits both solid and variegated yarns. Knit it up in an afternoon and spend the evening star gazing!  Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
1 skein 
shown in Ivory

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Sizing: 
measures 50cm [20.75”) in circumference x 36cm (14.5”) in length 

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 8mm (US Size 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
Needle B: circular needle, 6mm (US Size 10) in diameter, or 1mm smaller than Size A

Notions
tapestry needle; measuring tape 

Sizing: S (M, L)
to fit 52cm [20.75”] (56cm [22.5”], 70cm [28”]) head circumference

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

ORGANIC MERINO WOOL FLEECE – NATURAL WHITE (MILKY WHITE)

100% Organic Merino Wool (mulesing-free) | Width: approx. 145 cm | Weight: 300 g/m²

Yes — it’s every bit as soft and fluffy as it looks. This beautifully warm yet breathable merino wool fleece is brushed on both sides for a plush hand and cosy insulation. Like many felted-look wool fleeces, cut edges don’t fray, making it brilliant for simple, durable makes without complex finishes. European production; GOTS-certified and mulesing-free.

Note: This current lot may naturally include the occasional tiny darker fibre — a hallmark of minimally processed, natural white wool.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Jumpers, cardigans, capes and ponchos
• Skirts, jackets, coats and dresses
• Shawls, leggings, hand/arm or leg warmers
• Children’s and baby clothing, overalls

Homeware & Crafts:
• Blankets and cushion covers
• Sleeping bags and hot-water-bottle covers
• Soft toys and seasonal decorations

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% organic merino wool (mulesing-free)
• Colour: Natural white / milky white
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 300 g/m²
• Finish: Brushed on both sides; edges don’t fray
• Certification: BIO/ORGANIC · GOTS certified by Ecocert Greenlife 268009
• Production: European — made in Italy
• Shrinkage: approx. 5–10%
• Cutting: Orders of more than one piece are supplied in one continuous length unless you request otherwise
• Fulfilment: Please allow 7–10 days if not in stock

Care

To preserve softness and volume:
• Air/brush between wears where possible
• If needed, hand wash cool with a wool-safe detergent
• Keep spin short, avoid agitation and heat
• Reshape and dry flat

The brushed texture may compress slightly with washing — gentle care helps maintain its signature fluffiness.

SODA ASH – pH ADJUSTER & SCOURING AGENT

Chemical name: Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | Grade: Textile | Use rate: 3–10%

No natural-dye studio is complete without soda ash (Soda in German). This alkaline powder (Na₂CO₃) raises the pH of dye baths and indigo vats, scours cellulose fibres such as cotton and linen, and brightens plant yellows like weld by increasing alkalinity.

💡 Note: Soda ash is milder than Potash (Potassium Carbonate), making it suitable for situations where a gentler pH adjustment is preferred. If you bought our 'Soda Ash' in the past, you would be looking for Potash, rather than this new Soda Ash listing.

Uses

• Boost pH in indigo, woad, or fructose vats
• Scour cotton, linen, hemp, and bamboo before mordanting
• Intensify weld yellow and other plant yellows
• Balance acidic dye baths when needed

In a nutshell

• Material: Sodium carbonate (soda ash, Na₂CO₃)
• Function: pH enhancer & cellulose scour
• Dose: 30–100 g · L⁻¹ (3–10% owf) dissolved in hot water or dye liquor
• Compatibility: All natural dyes; indigo & woad vats
• Packaging: Resealable moisture-proof pouch
• Safety: Wear gloves & mask; store cool, dry, and away from acids

Basic directions

Dissolve the required soda ash in hot water (or directly into a hot dye bath) at 3–10%. Stir until clear, then add to the dye pot or fibre scour. For indigo vats, add soda ash after the pigment to adjust alkalinity before introducing a reducer.

Safety & storage

Soda ash is strongly alkaline. Avoid inhaling dust and protect eyes and skin. Store sealed and dry; keep away from children and acids. Dispose of effluent according to local regulations.

💡 Tip: If you need a stronger pH adjuster, try our Potash (Potassium Carbonate K₂CO₃).

Potash vs Soda Ash Table

Sodium Acetate ~ Used to turn Ferrous Sulfate into Ferrous Acetate; used in the Mordanting Recipe for Cotton and Linen without Tannin (see below)

Sodium acetate, NaCH₃COO, also abbreviated NaOAc, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. We use Sodium Acetate to turn Iron into an easier digestible version of itself, Iron acetate. Similar to 'Iron Water' but you can control the amounts. Iron acetate is not as harsh on the fibres and can be easier digested by nature or your septic tank when turned into rust. Once made, it has no shelf life and needs to be used immediately. 

For mordanting Cellulose fibres, please choose one of the following recipes on our blog:

How to mordant linen and cotton fabrics successfully – AppleOak FibreWorks

How to mordant Linen and Cotton successfully without Tannins – AppleOak FibreWorks

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Basic recipe: 

1part Ferrous Sulfate

1part Sodium Acetate

Mix and dissolve in Water. I find that it makes the iron stronger and we only use 1% of Iron acetate on most recipes. Warm water will also intensify the reaction.

Solidago Extract

Source: Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)

Solidago extract is a soluble natural dye derived from the flowering tops of Solidago canadensis, also known as Goldenrod. It produces soft, warm golden yellow hues with a slightly earthy tone and is suitable for use on both protein and cellulose fibres.

Ideal for immersion dyeing, textile printing, and ink or paint making, this extract is easy to use and lends itself to seasonal or layered colour work.

Main Components:

• Flavonoids (e.g. quercetin, kaempferol)
• Tannins

Suggested Quantities (WOF – Weight of Fabric):

• Light Shades: 2–4% WOF
• Medium Shades: 5–8% WOF
• Rich Golds: 8–10% WOF (can be modified with iron or combined with tannins for olive shades)

Uses:

• Natural Dyeing of Protein & Cellulose Fibres: Produces soft to deep golden yellow
• Textile Printing & Surface Design: Suitable for thickened dye paste systems
• Ink & Paint Making: Can be incorporated into water-based systems or used for lake pigment preparation

The Plant:

Solidago canadensis is a perennial flowering plant native to North America and widely naturalised in Europe. Traditionally harvested in late summer and early autumn, its flower heads yield warm golden tones prized in folk and botanical dye traditions.

Light Fastness:

Medium

Note:

This is a soluble dye extract, not a pigment. It dissolves fully in water and is suitable for immersion or surface application.

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SPICKY PIPE CLEANERS ~ Perfect for wrapping wool to make arms, legs, animals and more.

These Pipe Cleaners are unique. Though not visible beneath the fluff are tiny little metal wires, which will catch onto the wool when winding around. No more wool sliding up and down.  

Length 17cm

NETTLE SHAWL – NEANTÓG GHLASA

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the preservation of traditional craft.

Finished shawls travel directly to our dye house in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and coloured in small batches of five using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and a botanical blend of homegrown indigo and homegrown weld.

This combination creates Neantóg Ghlasa, a fresh, spring green that softens beautifully with every wear.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Small-batch natural dyeing means that each run develops its own subtle tone, further enhanced by the soft grey-beige variations in natural nettle fibre.

Every shawl will be a close match to the photographed colour, while remaining entirely unique — a living shade of green shaped by fibre, water and plant pigment.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Nepalese families
• Dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; zero heavy metals
• Homegrown indigo blended with myrobalan for a fresh, gentle green
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Closed-loop water system — rinse water filtered through gravel and reed beds to nourish our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and drape; softens like fine linen over time
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With wear, the fibre relaxes and becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the quiet luxury of nettle — crafted fair, dyed clean, and finished with respect for the land.

MADDER EXTRACT ~ Natural Tannin & Dye

Madder Extract is a premium natural dye derived from the roots of the Rubia tinctorum plant. Known for its rich history and vibrant red tones, Madder Extract creates hues that range from soft pinks to deep, earthy reds. This versatile extract also works as a mordant, enhancing dye absorption and improving colour fastness on cellulose fibres like cotton, linen, and hemp.

We offer two kinds of Madder: Standard Madder and Madder III.

• Madder III will create rich red hues on all textiles.
• Standard Madder creates reds on wool and pinks/oranges on cellulose fibres.

Key Features:

• Natural Dye: Produces beautiful shades from soft pinks and coral to deep reds and terracotta.
• Ideal for all textiles: Perfect for dyeing wool, silk, cotton, linen, hemp, and other plant-based fabrics.
• Rich in Anthraquinones: Known for producing vibrant and long-lasting colours.

How to Use:

• For Light Tones: Use 5–10% of the weight of the fabric (WOF).
• For Medium Shades: Use 10–20% WOF.
• For Deep, Rich Hues: Use 20–30% WOF.
• For Darker Shades: Combine with iron (1–3% WOF) to achieve deeper, muted colours.

Dissolve the extract in hot water before adding it to your dye bath for best results. For optimal colour retention and depth, use Madder Extract in combination with other mordants.

Sustainably Sourced:

Madder plants are grown across Europe and Asia, where their roots have been prized for centuries in textile dyeing. Known for their vibrant, red hues, Madder Extract is an eco-friendly option for creating sustainable and striking colours in your textile projects.

Perfect for Eco-Conscious Crafters:

Whether you're a textile artist, natural dyer, or eco-friendly crafter, Madder Extract offers a versatile, sustainable dye solution for your projects. Discover the timeless beauty of Madder and add rich, natural colour to your creations!

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STOCKHOLM

100% Wool | Bulky Weight | Naturally Dyed

Stockholm is a beautifully simple and satisfying yarn — soft, generous, and designed for knitting that progresses quickly.

Its softly spun single-ply structure creates visible, well-defined stitches and allows garments to grow rapidly on the needles. It is especially well suited for sweaters, accessories, and projects that benefit from warmth and structure.

Soft and easy to handle, Stockholm is ideal for beginners as well as experienced knitters seeking quick, rewarding projects. Its structure also makes it especially suitable for felting.

The wool is sourced from mulesing-free farms in Peru and spun entirely in Peru, ensuring continuity from fibre to finished yarn. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.

Stockholm takes up natural colour beautifully, producing rich, saturated tones with subtle variation.

Pattern designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% pure new wool
Yarn type: single ply (Nm 1/1)
Weight: Bulky weight
Length: 100 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: approx. 6-8 mm

Origin: Wool sourced from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

Suitable for felting.

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Hats and scarves
• Quick knitting projects
• Beginner knitters
• Children's garments
• Felting projects

Character

Stockholm is softly spun and full-bodied, creating clear stitch definition and warm, durable garments.

Its single-ply structure provides softness and cohesion whilst maintaining strength. Natural dye colours develop depth and subtle variation across the yarn.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.

Shade continuity

Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.

For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.

Colourways

Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.

Stonesheep Carded Fleece – 11 Colours

Medium-Fine Wool | Strong, Durable Felt | Needle & Wet Felting

A beautifully dyed, medium-fine carded fleece blend designed for strong, reliable felt.

This fibre combines 50% Stone Sheep with 50% mulesing-free New Zealand Merino. Each colourway is a melange (heathered) blend of dyed fibre mixed with naturally dark brown or black wool, creating depth, shadow, and a more dimensional finished surface.

The result is a robust felt with visible fibre movement and rich colour variation.

Fibre Details

• 50% Stone Sheep · 50% New Zealand Merino
• Approx. 27–29 micron (medium-fine)
• Medium staple length
• Carded fleece preparation
• Melange / heathered colour blends
• Blended & dyed in Germany
• Mulesing-free fibre sourcing

Suitable for

• Wet felting
• Needle felting
• Bags and vessels
• Hats and slippers
• Sculptural work
• Masks and toys
• Relief panels and wall art
• Appliqué and colour shading

The medium staple allows for reliable layout and strong fulling. The fibre flow remains visible in finished pieces, giving a crafted and textured appearance.

Performance

• Felts readily
• Produces strong, durable surfaces
• Excellent for structured projects
• Suitable for both needle and wet techniques

Care & Colour Note

Hand wash cool if needed. Reshape and dry flat.

We aim to represent colours as accurately as possible. Screen settings may affect the perception of tone and depth.

Stuffing & Core Wool

Natural Wool Fillings for Crafts & Textiles

Soft natural wool fibres suitable for stuffing, filling and textile craft work. These fibres provide loft, resilience and warmth, making them ideal for toys, cushions, dolls and textile projects.

Three wool preparations are available depending on the intended use.

Fibre Options

Suitable for

• Stuffing toys, dolls and teddy bears
• Cushion and pillow filling
• Craft and textile projects
• Core wool for felting
• Spinning lanolin-rich yarns

The airy structure of carded wool helps projects fill evenly and maintain their shape.

Fibre Details

Organic Stuffing Wool

• Carded South German wool
• EN 71 certified (DIN EN 71-3:2021)
• From controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT)
• Short staple fibre with excellent loft

Non-Organic Stuffing Wool

• Carded South German wool
• Short staple fibre with good loft
• Suitable for stuffing and filling work

Lanolin-Rich Wool

• 100% wool
• Fibre fineness approx. 28 micron
• Natural creamy white colour
• High residual lanolin content
• Wool from Germany
• Processed in Germany

Care

Finished textiles containing wool should be hand washed gently in lukewarm water and dried flat.

Sumac Gallnut Extract
Source: Chinese Sumac Gallnut (Rhus semialata Murr.)

Sumac Gallnut Extract is a natural extract derived from the Chinese sumac gallnut, specifically developed for textile and natural dyeing applications. With a high tannic acid content and very low colour, this extract is ideal for pre-treating fibers and enhancing dye fixation.

Main Constituents:

• Hydrolysable Tannins (> 95%)
  
• Very low dust production during handling
• Highly soluble in both cold and hot water

Suggested Quantities (WOF - Weight of Fabric):

• Mordanting: Use 5–10% of fabric weight (WOF).
• For Darker Shades: Combine with iron sulphate (1–3% WOF) for deeper, darker tones.

Uses:

• Pre-treatment of Vegetable Fibres: This extract’s high tannic acid content is perfect for pre-treating cellulosic fibres to improve the fixation of mordants during the mordanting step.
• Natural Dyeing & Textile Printing: Any fibre can be dyed with Sumac Gallnut Extract. It enhances the lightfastness of resulting colours. When combined with iron sulphate, it forms dark, solid complexes that are perfect for shading darker shades (e.g. madder, indigo) on silk and wool, while reducing the risk of weakening fibres.
• Other Uses: Used in tannery processes and the manufacture of iron gall inks.

The Plant:
The Chinese sumac is a shrub ranging from 2 to 10m tall, native to northeastern India, China, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia. The galls are caused by the sting of an insect, usually a kind of wasp, on the leaves or bud. Sumac gallnuts are rich in hydrolysable tannins, particularly tannic acid.

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Superfine Alpaca Fibre

Natural Colour Collection

Beautifully soft alpaca fibre prepared as a smooth combed top, available in eight natural alpaca shades.

This superfine alpaca fibre from Peru has been carefully combed so that only the softest fibres remain. Coarser guard hairs have been removed, leaving a luxurious fibre that drafts smoothly and produces wonderfully soft yarn.

Alpaca fibre is known for its lightweight warmth and silky softness. The fibres are naturally hollow, which gives spun yarn excellent insulation while remaining light and comfortable.

The fibre is offered in a range of natural alpaca colours, from light cream and fawn tones to warm browns and deep natural shades.

Fibre Characteristics

• exceptionally soft handle
• naturally warm and lightweight
• smooth drafting for spinning
• gentle lustre and soft drape
• available in 8 natural alpaca colours

Because alpaca contains no lanolin, it is sometimes preferred by people who are sensitive to sheep wool. However, sensitivities vary and some people may still react to alpaca or other animal fibres.

Suitable For

• Hand spinning
• Wet felting
• Needle felting
• Fibre blending
• Textile art

Alpaca also blends beautifully with fibres such as silk, wool or cashmere to create luxurious yarns.

Fibre Details

• 100% superfine alpaca
• Fibre fineness approx. 25 microns
• Staple length approx. 10–14 cm
• Origin: Peru
• Combed and prepared in Peru
• Available in 8 natural alpaca colours

Care

Finished items should be hand washed gently in lukewarm water and dried flat.