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
Spinning Wheel Repairs
Repairs and wooden parts for spinning wheels and tools (bobbins, flyer repairs lazy Kate’s, leather bearing etc.) Woodturner and experienced spinner. We sell restored spinning wheels rescued from estates, thrift and dump potential. We repair we are not a dealer…
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. Some yarn available: 3ply fingering or worsted. Genesta Farmowner: Helen Schwantjegenestafarm@shaw.ca250-710-60265460 Normandy Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L6G2…
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
Maker of handcrafted heritage spinning wheels 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 client. Quantities are…
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…