Wooden Spinning Wheel Repair
I am addicted to spinning and my hubby is a wood turner, engineer and general Mr. Fix It. Together we now have about 6 years experience fixing and making parts for spinning wheels. We want to see everyone have access…
Region Cowichan Valley
Genesta Farm
Bluefaced Leicester ewes, Charollais and Ile de France rams, mixed flock raised for fibre. Fleeces available after shearing in February or March each year. Genesta Farmowner: Helen Schwantjegenestafarm@shaw.ca250-710-60265460 Normandy Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L6G2 last updated: March 2024
Wildcrafted Wool
Focused on building a truly local, regenerative economy of handmade, quality artful wearables, yarns and accessories for funktionality, Wildcrafted Wool began in 2010 as an alternative to “fast fashion”; and a linear extractive economic model. Using local Vancouver Island wool…
Watson Wheels
Builder of handcrafted heritage wood spinning wheels, wheel repair and spinning accessories. Watson wheels are designed for spinners of all levels, they are internationally recognized for the fine workmanship and excellent spinning capabilities. Watson Wheels are individually made for each…
Sally Leigh-Spencer Farm
I have blue-faced leister roving for sale. $12-15/100 gm. Dark brown, grey and white. Sally Leigh-SpencerDuncan, BCsallyls@shaw.ca(250) 701-1825 last updated: March 2023
Felisicous Fungi Wool
Yarns naturally dyed with mushrooms. Handcrafted felted sculptures, wool paintings, jewelry, and yarn using locally-sourced wool and natural dyes including plants, lichen, and fungus harvested sustainably and ethically from Vancouver Island. Felted sculptures, paintings, and naturally dyed wool using local…
F.Renée Fibreart
Fibre artist- writer Francine Renée creates one of a kind handwoven tapestries and textiles. Each piece is consciously designed to minimize waste and to showcase the fibre in the most flattering way. Francine is passionate about her connection to nature…
Conheath Farm
Nestled in the Kinsol Valley of the Cowichan Valley is Conheath Farm established in 2001. I raise North Country Cheviot Sheep for their beautiful wool. The wool takes dye colours so cleanly that the colours seem true and clear. Once…