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Introducing Proper Yarn, our brand new 100% British yarn that is so Northern all its missing is a flat cap and whippet.

Colour in Felt's Janice works with wool and embroidery to make her beautifully detailed pieces.  Find out how she 'paints with wool' in this Maker Spotlight.

If you've ever wondered about the creator behind our fantastic needle felting kits, then wonder no more!  Come and have a read about Cindy Lou and Chicktin Creations.

A striking sheep from right here in Yorkshire which has had a hand (or hoof) in the creation of other popular breeds.

Manx Loaghtan, a visually striking breed which seems to be one of the hardest to pronounce; don't worry, we'll tell you how!

You can't think of beautiful wall hangings without thinking of MadeWeaveLove (well, we can't!) and we've been chatting to Phoebe about what she loves about her bright and bold creations.

Are you in a flap about felting needles?  Our easy-peasy guide will help you pick the right needle for the right job.

This month's Maker Spotlight is shining on Felts by Philippa and her wonderful needle felted creatures.

The next article in our series of British Breeds looks at the much-loved Herdwick sheep.

Our Maker Spotlight is back!  Join us as we meet the makers and delve into their favourite crafts. This week we're speak to Sarah Louise from Modern Macramé.

In this series of blog articles, we’re going to look at the beautiful breeds of the British Isles, their history and their wool. Not all of the breeds that live on our shores are native (or they weren’t) so we’ll also be looking at where they came from and why they’re here.

If you’ve not been around at the start of this month you may have missed that we’re having a summer sale, there is no need to panic though – it’s still going on!

Confused about why we charge VAT to some places and not to others?  We'll give you the lowdown without burying you in jargon!

Vicuña wool, also known as the fibre of kings, is a luxurious, rare and expensive type of wool that comes from the wild vicuña, a species of alpaca found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina.