Hand-spinning, handspun yarn, Weaving Rosamund Coyle-Bennett Hand-spinning, handspun yarn, Weaving Rosamund Coyle-Bennett

From Fluff to Fabric

Do you ever underestimate just how long a project will take?

My dear friend Fiona gave me some gorgeous blue and purple fluff for my birthday in 2018. It nestled in my stash for a while until, during one of our usual crafty conversations, an audacious idea took hold: I’d spin the fibre into yarn, weave the yarn into fabric, and finally turn it into a garment. Spoiler alert: it took a very long time.

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Hand-spinning, Homespun Yarn Rosamund Coyle-Bennett Hand-spinning, Homespun Yarn Rosamund Coyle-Bennett

Fibre Fixation

Spinning has always been one of my favourite fibre crafts. I love that I now have my spinning wheel accessible at all times, with an almost endless supply of ‘fluff’ to play with! I mostly work with dyed merino wool - the same high-quality fibre I use for felting - so I always have a vibrant palette on hand.

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