Cartmel Handspun Spinning School
The Fleece to Fibre Shop at Cartmel Handspun
(Shop NOT online yet - call to arrange a visit)
Raw Fleeces
Unwashed, skirted raw fleece.
£10 - £20 per fleece depending on weight, breed and availability
Jacob (brown / white)
Shetland
Black Welsh (true 'black')
Cheviot (cream)
Hebridean
Soay
Lleyn (cream)
Hand Carded Big Batts
approx 70 grms. each
Cartmel Handspun carded Big Batts are super size, hand prepared fluffy sheets of fleece suitable for spinning or felting.
£8.00 per 100 g.
Jacob (brown / white)
Shetland (white, black)
Black Welsh (true 'black')
Cheviot (cream)
Lleyn (cream)
Blue Texel (grey)
Beltex (cream)
Coloured Ryeland (greys)
Manx Loughtan (rusty brown)
Washed Fleece
Carefully hand washed in soft rainwater with an organic scour. As available £6.00 per 100g.
Jacob (white / brown)
Shetland (various)
Cheviot (cream)
Black Welsh (true black)
Equipment and Accessories
Spinning Wheels
Coming soon - Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel Pre-owned. Fully tested and working.
Drop Spindles
Hand crafted and finished bottom whorl drop spindle. Made in Cumbria. £14.00
Spinning Accessories
Hand crafted Niddy Noddy. Ready for varnish or wax. Made in Cumbria. £12.00
SOLD OUT
Hand carders - pre-owned. From £20.00
George Barnett custom built 8 inch wide drum carder. Pre-owned. Circa 1980s. Renovated and in full working order. This is a really strong, sturdy piece of kit and works a treat. £285.00 SOLD
Weaving Looms
Coming soon
Weaving Accessories
Hand crafted and beautifully finished wood shuttles. 18", 20", 24", or to order. Made in England. Awaiting new stock.
Unique Hand Crafted Gifts
Hand woven scarf
Pure British wool scarf, woven by hand in a unique, one-off design. Made in Cumbria
£75.00
