External Links

WSD

Main Association website: www.wsd.org.uk

Dorothy's blog is a great read. Very informative about all things WSD:

www.fibre2fabric.blogspot.com

Suppliers

Visit Fairfield Yarns in Heywood (North Manchester) www.fairfieldyarns.co.uk

David stocks a wide variety of yarns

Great online shop: www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk If you'd like to stay in a cottage for a few days and sample fibres, try out equipment and generally have a 'fibre filled' break then this is the place for you. Ruth and Alan have 2 cottages that they let out. Find out more via their web site.

Local to us in Leek. 9.30-5.30 but not on Mondays: www.threshingbarn.com

Dyeing

Workshops available at www.creatingtextiles.co.uk

Spinning

Caroline Morris  near Corwen, Wales- very fine Bowmont Fleece ( & gorgeous) as well as Dorset Poll white and coloured. I have spun some of the Bowmont - see it here!01490 460654 and 07971 773653

Weaving:

Stacey Harvey Brown is in Lower Tean , her website is: www.theloomroom.co.uk

Recommended by Virginia, in London : www.handweavers.co.uk

Felt Making

For inspiration look at: www.hatinthecat.co.uk

Machine Knitting

Have a look at www.metropolitanmachineknitting.co.uk for some great yarns and courses. You can visit too ( & have refreshments). They are at Poole, Nantwich. CW5 6AL if you have Sat Nav or wish to look them up on Google maps.

Alsager Camera Club www.alsagercameraclub.org.uk