Old Road Farm
We raise Icelandic sheep and sell the wool (raw fleeces). We also have other farm products like vegetables, fruit, Christmas trees and foliage, meat, woodlot products. We have a mixed farm, and we do our best to respect the local…
Region Cowichan Valley
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…
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…
Menzies Rd Farm
Bluefaced leicester (BFL) raw fleece, washed fleece, roving and spun yarn. owner: Sally Leigh-Spencer5632 Menzies RdNorth Cowichan, BC sallyls@shaw.ca(250) 701-1825 last updated: February 2025
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…