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Our Conwy blanket, in Navy and off White is available online from 23rd June 2022 in all sizes from Throw size to King size. A Welsh tapestry blanket is the absolutely icon of the Welsh woollen industry. Our sizes are a generous true to size - if it says a single, double or king then that is the bed it will fit from head to foot and draped at the bed sides. A stunning addition to any home, traditional or contemporary. 

The Selvedge magazine is the world's leading textile publication. It covers every facet of textiles – interiors, fashion, art, craft, travel and shopping – in an intelligent and inspiring way with quality writing, stunning photography and original illustration. We believe that it is a joy to read. It is beautifully written and inspires you to learn more about textiles. Bundle Offers on Back Issues and Subscribe to Save 10% off offers available

Many believe that the haunting tune of Myfanwy is possibly one of the greatest tunes ever written. Joseph Parry arguably Wales' greatest composer, is a famous son of Chapel Row, Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil. He composed over 400 Hymn tunes, three hundred songs, and 300 anthems, chorales and other orchestral pieces. The lyrics were written by Richard Davies (1833 – 1877) - it was first published in 1875

Great savings on bundles of Laine Books, world leading textile and crafting publications. Stands of Joy, features 20 versatile colourwork patterns, including sweaters and cardigans as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. 52 Weeks of Shawls, The designers behind the 52 patterns come from all around the world. It is a true encyclopaedia of shawls, a future classic for decades to come. 

Faire, a luxury print magazine filled with considered words and exceptional visual storytelling, taking readers inside the homes, studios, and minds of artists, makers, and craftspeople all over the world to explore what it means to live creatively. Selvedge covers every facet of textiles – interiors, fashion, art, craft, travel and shopping – in an intelligent and inspiring way with quality writing, stunning photography and original illustration.

Learn how to hand dye Animal fibres (wool, yak, alpaca etc) and Cellulose fibres (cotton, linen, hemp etc) with natural dyes on our natural dyeing in Craft Courses in Wales. All craft courses are held in the purpose designed FelinFach Dye Studio with an experienced Tutor. All the yarn and cotton scarves for sale on this website have been hand dyed with natural dyes by the Tutor of these craft courses

We have always aimed to operate our business as sustainably as possible. In January 2021, we became a carbon neutral company with a zero-carbon footprint!

Whilst our carbon footprint has never been high, we have actively taken steps to reduce it. We have also purchased offsets to cover 100% of all our carbon emissions.

Online orders from our website are despatched as normal with no specific COVID delays.

If you test positive, you should self isolate for 5 days. You cannot attend our craft courses and workshops if you have tested positive.

Robert Owen was born on 14th May 1771 in Newtown in Wales. He became known as the ‘Father of British Socialism’ and Owen was, in many ways, centuries ahead of his time with his ideas of a workers’ utopia, socialist reform and universal charity. He had been an avid reader from a young age with a questioning intellect and a thirst for industry and improvement. He died aged 87 in 1858.

All five are double cloth weave, fully reversible tapestry style Welsh blankets in traditional patterns. Its no surprise to see these beautiful Welsh blankets as our top 5 best sellers in March 2022. The first four, are all soft to touch, cosy blankets and are approximately 175 x145 centimetres [70 x 55 inches]. The other blanket, Castell Coch is a full king size Welsh Tapestry blanket, 255 x 260 centimetres [ 100 x 102 inches]. These blankets have a non brushed (Fulled) traditional tapestry blanket finish.

The Masu Pincushion with Kokura Textile and Shippo Glass Sewing Pins are a beautiful addition to a crafters sewing collection. This charming set includes a handcrafted masu-box pincushion with Kokura Textile and three unique glass head sewing pins crafted in the Shippo ("Seven Treasures") method bringing an elevated touch to your craft