hand spun ...

...jacob yarn

i have been busy 

hand processing wool

ready to deliver to solva woollen mill in pembrokeshire

this is all jacob wool

from a local flock based in our village

i wash all the fleeces by hand

the fleece is then carded to give all the wool fibres

a uniform long smooth feel

which are then ready to

spin by hand

ply ed

then

hey presto

you have gorgeous natural wool

ready to knit, crochet or weave with

more hand spun yarn will be available to buy

from our own shop very soon

keep a check on our website

http://www.nellieandeve.co.uk/

new stock...

i realise that my posts have been non existent

for the whole of march

but have been busy making lots of new lovelies

for my new stockist crafts alive in llandeilo

(a unique shop in the lovely town of llandeilo carmarthenshire

a co-operative of local crafts people who show their skills and showcase beautiful products

under one roof

its well worth a visit to buy a unique gift or a special piece for yourself

they are also celebrating 20 years of business this year

quite something in these hard times)

chicken doorstops and tea cosies

all handmade using wool tweed or vintage fabric

and also hand spun wool

needle cases

and pin cushions too

unique handmade and cute

hope you have been enjoying all the beautiful spring sunshine

xxx

peg loom rug...

5 foot in diameter 

circular rug 

just completed today

made for a client in the pacific north west of usa

hand blended wool

hand woven

using local sheep fleeces

including beulah speckled face and jacob

and woven on a loom that

mr nellie and eve made specially

i guess you could say

a real cottage industry

made using no electric power

natural sustainable and unique

and a real pleasure to create

happy days everyone

xxx

sunny and snowy...

day here on a hill in wales

 

very cold but the sun helps lifts the spirits

it is the festival of imbolc today

a time to look forward, to clear out the old and welcome new beginnings

happy imbloc

stay warm

xxx