COVID-19 UPDATE - Level 1
Yes, we're open and dispatching orders. Ashford Products: Quite a few products are currently out-of-stock. The New Zealand Ashford factory is located in Ashburton. They say: "We are continuing to experience a very high demand for our products and our production team is working very hard to get products back into stock. Thank you for your patience and understanding. With additional staff and new machinery we will make good progress catching up this year (2021)." There are also some issues with sourcing components from overseas, due to the international shipping delays. This means there are longer wait times for some items when they go out-of-stock. We recommend ordering ahead to claim your place in the queue. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
WHAT'S NEW? - January 2021
New Ashford Ball Winder and electronic e-Ball Winder
New design SampleIt Variable Loom Stand
New design Rigid Heddle Variable Loom Stand
New Zealand creatures needle felting kits
RECENT PRODUCTS
Jack Looms
Inkle Looms
REJUVENATE AN OLDER ASHFORD WHEEL
If you've inherited an Ashford spinning wheel, try these upgrades to make the most of your spinning experience. A Maintenance Kit contains all you need to replace worn flyer hooks, springs, brake-bands etc. To make treadling easier, replace an old drive band with a polycord Turbo Kit. For a larger capacity bobbin, add a Sliding Hook Flyer. And to make plying easier, this Lazy Kate has a tensioning system that stops bobbins over-winding and accommodates all sizes of Ashford Bobbin.
LEARN TO SPIN
If you're wondering where to begin, this book will guide you in the wonderful art of making yarn. The Ashford Book of Hand Spinning by Jo Reeve with 116 pages of full colour step-by-step photos.
KIDS CRAFTS
Try Wet Felting
Play with felting wool, water and soap to make felt food, felted pictures, toys & decorations. Fun for all ages from preschoolers up.
Learn Needle Felting
Older children may enjoy the absorbing craft of making almost anything you can imagine with a little wool and a felting needle.
Start Spinning Yarn
Introduce kids to the thrill of spinning their own yarn on an easy-to-use student drop spindle.
Weaving for Kids
A simple-to-use wooden frame is a great way for children to weave their own picture or rug.