Every year, during the first week of October, textile and fibre enthusiasts and artists worldwide gather to celebrate Spinning and Weaving Week. This week-long celebration honours the historical traditions and modern inventiveness surrounding the art of spinning and weaving. It celebrates textile history, craftsmanship, and the lively communities that keep these age-old traditions alive.
Are you ready to take your spinning and weaving skills to the next level? Thread Collective is excited to announce that in celebration of Spinning and Weaving Week, we will be hosting a giveaway with some amazing prizes.
The major winner of our Spinning and Weaving Week Giveaway will have the opportunity to choose between two amazing prizes:
The Ashford Brooklyn 4-Shaft Table Loom is perfect for weavers of all skill levels. With its compact design and simple setup, this loom allows you to easily create beautiful woven projects.
If spinning is more your style, then you'll love the Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel (Lacquered). This versatile spinning wheel offers smooth operation and excellent control, making it a favourite among spinners worldwide.
Three lucky people will win a gift pack valued at $100, hand-picked by the team at Thread Collective.
Participating in our giveaway is easy! Simply follow these steps:
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to win an Ashford Brooklyn 4-Shaft Table Loom or an Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel. Mark your calendars for Spinning and Weaving Week and get ready to enter our giveaway for a chance to take your spinning and weaving skills to new heights!
]]>The range has launched with 9 stunning colours. They’re all available in a laceweight weaving yarn, sock yarn for knitting and crochet, and an extra-fine laceweight yarn for weaving and stitching.
This is Australia's first range of commercially-dyed, fully traceable Australian cotton yarn. Every available manufacturing process has been completed in Australia!
Ada Fibres is an environmentally and socially-conscious brand, which provides local and sustainable yarns to the growing craft market. The introduction of the Australian dyed cotton range allows Australian consumers access to Australian-grown, and made, cotton yarn that can be fully traced back to the farm.
All available manufacturing processes are done here in Australia; there are 2 local mills used for dyeing and plying. The spinning must be sent to UK as Australia's last cotton mill closed down in 2017. So Full Circle Fibres partners with a brand new state-of-the-art spinning mill for this stage.
Sales of this cotton line assist in firming up the business case to bring an advanced spinning mill back to Australian shores in the not too distant future.
The cotton fibre for this line of Australian Cotton Yarn is Australian Super Cotton. It is grown in St George in South West Queensland, the ideal setting to grow specialty cotton.
Family farmer Glenn Rogan voluntarily uses best-practice precision farming methods, that treat water, soil and land as treasure. Using organic fertiliser, crop rotation and integrated pest management - good bugs! - whilst growing his cotton. It enables full traceability -from the end product right back to which paddock the cotton was grown by our farmers at Australian Super Cotton.
Glenn's daughter, Rebecca, also plays a fundamental role in the business as their product development manager. Rebecca went on to be a grower representative on the CRDC committees, which reviews research and funding for the cotton industry. She is also a qualified auditor and now looks after the compliance and record-keeping side of their business.
Farming at Australian Super Cotton is a labour of love. We’re always aiming to improve fibre quality and consistency while reducing impact on the land.
Australian Super Cotton is a long-staple, meaning it has a long fibre length. The variety of cotton has been bred to thrive in Australian conditions. Add to this, the passion and expertise of growers knowing their land, using place-based best practices, and working with the ever-changing conditions each growing year, makes Australian Super Cotton unique. The water use is less than 70% of the global average, and the yields per hectare are world-leading, easily double - and even treble that - of many similar growing areas globally.
This cotton yarn is extremely smooth, resulting in a dense, luxurious, long-lasting & resilient cotton yarn that will create heirloom pieces.
With global supply chain chaos and awareness over fair working conditions, you can be assured of the true origins of the materials you use. We source and supply high-quality yarn and material with the full journey attached so you can create, design, and produce with a conscience.
The initial Australian cotton release is available exclusively through Thread Collective.
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Welcome to our first edition of the Makers Gift Guide brought to you by Thread Collective. This guide showcases some of the amazing artists we have in our community and promotes local small businesses this holiday season.
Being a mother of 3 creative souls, I want to teach my children the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs and artists. They witness the joy I get with each day with every purchase you make from my business, and I hope that by promoting our artist community, the joy will spread far this holiday season.
Grab a cuppa, relax and enjoy exploring the websites and social profiles as you get to know some of our very talented local artists.
Weave Your Way
Nicky
Thread Collective
THREEFOLD DESIGNS
Threefold Designs crafts one-of-a-kind handmade loop scarves and plant holders in line with slow fashion principles. All pieces are handmade by artisan Michelle Driver in Adelaide, South Australia, and combine traditional weaving techniques with vintage patterns and a modern colour palette to create sophisticated statement pieces.
Threefold Designs’ fabric pot plant holders are made of 100% cotton with a handwoven fabric panel on the outside, designed to beautifully hide your nursery pots. A plastic saucer is included with your purchase, which is suitable for a 140mm/6” nursery pot.
Where to find THREEFOLD DESIGNS
Visit www.threefolddesigns.com.au
Instagram @threefolddesigns
RICE THE LABEL
RICE.THE.LABEL is a small ethically minded label making hand woven pieces. I use environmentally friendly and sustainable fibres in consideration for our beautiful planet. Each piece brings its own life and character with unique irregularities and pops of colour.
Add some colour to your table with these hand-woven napkins. Woven with organic cotton and linen, they are durable, absorbent and can be washed over and over again. They measure approximately 40cm x 40cm and are priced at $23 each.
Where to find RICE.THE.LABEL
Visit www.ricethelabel.com
Instagram @ricethelabel
THE WEEKEND WEAVER
At The Weekend Weaver you can find that special handwoven piece for yourself or a friend. Handwoven by Megan, the current scarves, shawls and cowls available for purchase at The Weekend Weaver are the result of a year-long project focusing on the family history of Megan’s Maternal Grandfather’s family, the Templetons.
The Templeton Collection 20/21 is not only made up of unique pieces designed by Megan, but each has a story relating to her family’s ancestry and the revelation from whom Megan descended. Make your loved ones feel extra special this Christmas with a bespoke handmade gift from The Weekend Weaver.
Where to find THE WEEKEND WEAVER
Visit the website
Instagram @theweekendweaver
KELLY CASSANOVA
Kelly is a self-taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style, and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate. Most available classes are for the rigid heddle loom, some floor and table loom weaving and plans to expand classes into inkle and tapestry weaving.
Learn to weave your own festive Christmas bunting, using 8/2 cotton and a rigid heddle loom.
Where to find KELLY CASSANOVA
Enroll today Weaving Christmas Bunting
HANDWOVEN BY BELLE
Inspired by my love of natural yarns and fibres, I create unique handwoven pieces – scarves, wraps, shawls, baby blankets and throws. Much of my yarn is sourced from local artisan dyers and spinners – pure Australian merino, alpaca, cashmere, yak and even camel!
LOLA features delicious cherry plum colours in gorgeous hand dyed yarns from Tasmania. A supersoft extra fine Australian merino and silk is combined with a merino nylon ply featuring periodic 'slubs' to create textural interest. Lightweight and soft, Lola will take you from a country walk to a night out. 26cm x 190cm
Where to find HANDWOVEN BY BELLE
Visit www.handwovenbybelle.com.au
Instagram @handwovenbybelle
SUNDANCE STUDIO
Sundance Studio is the creative venture of Melbourne based weaver, Emma Shepherd. Each piece is made by hand, slowly, on the Mornington Peninsula, and is imbued with connection and care. We honour the ancient craft of weaving, the structures passed down through generations, and the tactility of natural materials that have been used for hundreds of years. We hope the pieces we make create room for pause, to admire what our hands are capable of making.
MOSS is a generous tote, woven slowly and with love, the perfect size for a shopping or beach day. Handwoven and sewn in Australia, MOSS is made from 100% linen an measures 38cm x 75cm.
Price : $135
Where to find SUNDANCE STUDIO
Visit sundancestudio.shop
Instagram @_sundance_studio_
HELEN KEOGH DESIGN
Designer and maker of one-off, handmade fashion textile goods. The range includes unique hand-woven clutches and bags and fashion scarves for men and women in luxury fibres. There is also a collection of beautifully hand painted individual silk scarves.
All items are hand finished individual pieces that use the most beautiful fibres and patterns to create truly unique heirloom pieces.
Handwoven clutch $100. Digitally printed silk scarf $50.
Where to find HELEN KEOGH DESIGN
Visit www.helenkeoghdesign.com.au
Instagram @designhelenkeogh
CURIOUSLY STITCHED
My name is Mel, and I am the creator of Curiously Stitched, a small hand embroidery business. I am obsessed and addicted to all thing's embroidery! I started playing around with embroidery a couple of years ago. I bought a pattern off Etsy, used my Nan’s books to learn the different stitches and I was hooked. I have been stitching ever since. I fell in love with the possibilities it created.
I am a big nature lover, and my designs are inspired by our amazing range of Australian birds. I am fascinated by all the colours and patterns their feathers create. I love using different stitches, beads, sequins, and fabrics to create different textures on the birds. I enjoy stitching myself, but I also love creating embroidery kits and patterns for you to enjoy these designs along with me.
Where to find CURIOUSLY STITCHED
Visit my Etsy store
Instagram @curiouslystitched
URTH DESIGN
I’m a Danish maker of quirky little crochet purses, tote bags and pouches out of cotton twine in colourful patterns with matching lining and zippers.
My unique happy bags are sold on Etsy and on Art fairs in Sydney and at The Greenwich Art Trail. It’s a great gift to send by mail.
Where to find URTH DESIGN
Visit Urth Design
Instagram @urth_design
HARTISANS
Sandra and Dean, both makers and artists based in Mount Gambier. Creating is our passion and we are keeping traditions alive by pursuing our dream of making quality handmade textile and timber products using beautiful materials.
The Lucet is a handcrafted timber cord/braid making tool, finished with a natural beeswax polish. Available in a variety of timbers. Produces a square, stretchy cord believed to date back to Viking/Medieval time, it’s uses are only limited by your imagination. Instruction included. Priced at $20 plus postage, the Lucet makes the perfect small gift.
Where to find HARTISANS
Visit www.hartisans.com.au
Instagram @hartisansaustralia
COLOURED WOOL
Coloured Wool is located in the mountains of the Upper Murray Region of Victoria. We sell a wide range of beautiful, soft, hand-dyed wools, and handmade soap. All of our wool is 100% Australian produced.
These fun sheep are priced at $8 each.
Where to find COLOURED WOOL
Visit www.colouredwool.com.au
AND TERRAN
My name is Taryn, I am a mother of three just outside of Perth, WA. I created And Terran as I moved in to our first house, wanting to create the perfect space for my children to sleep, play and live in - and as an added bonus it gives me time to soak in my beautiful family. I love creating these personalised knitted pieces individually for you & I love being able to bring your ideas to life.
These knitted names look so sweet hung up on the wall of a child's bedroom or placed on a shelf as a decor piece.
Where to find AND TERRAN
Visit www.andterran.com
Instagram @andterran
]]>It's Spinning & Weaving Week from 5th to 11th October and we want you to celebrate with us! Spinning and Weaving Week is a time to celebrate the origins of the fabrics we wear and use.
If you have been thinking about learning to spin or weave or looking to upgrading your equipment, Thread Collective is giving away a gift with purchase.
Vouchers will be included with your purchase, no code needed.
Purchase a Spinning Wheel and recieve a bundle of fibres on us. (No code needed)
**Please note that we have not yet listed all Ashford looms on the website but they are available for purchase. Contact us for further information.
]]>These beautiful crochet kits would be perfect as a secret Santa gift for a crafty colleague. A stocking stuffer for the dog lover (you can even try and match the breed with the recipients own dog), or, as a stand-alone gift for the loved one who has everything and loves to crochet. These kits come with everything, aside from scissors, your intended recipient needs to make their very own crochet dogs (yes, even the crochet hook and stuffing).
The instructions are very clear but if your gift recipient needs further assistance links are provided for video explanations. These videos cover everything from reading the pattern to the stitches used.
The end results are absolutely adorable, take only a few hours to achieve (perfect for working on holiday road trips or while everyone else is sleeping off Christmas lunch) and sure to make the crafter very proud of their efforts.
The TOFT Crochet kits are available in store now at Thread Collective in a range of designs and levels to suit beginners and up. These kits have been popular and selling fast, order your today. Photo credit to @justyoumeandthedogs.]]>
Thread Collective now has Kinu in stock, Kinu is a 100% silk noil yarn produced from the leftovers of spun filament silk.
]]>Thread Collective now has Kinu in stock, Kinu is a 100% silk noil yarn produced from the leftovers of spun filament silk. Differently colored fibers are blended for this silk noil yarn, to produce a melange effect. Kinu is an all-purpose silk yarn - for sportive as well as for elegant wear.
Kinu is great for a variety of weaving and knitting projects. This overshot scarf was woven by Just You Me and The Dogs using ITO Kinu and Alpaca.
ITO Kinu is now in the shop and available in 40 beautifully textured varieties. SHOP NOW
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The Lisa’s are available in 4 sizes to suit your choice of project.
Small (20 x 25cm)
Medium (40 x 60cm)
Large (50 x 75cm)
Extra Large (60 x 90cm)
Frames are really easy warp and great for a beginner or advanced weaver. Shop our range now.
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Bluster Bays are available in a range of sizes and types to compliment any weaving project. Shuttle types available include honex and hook end feed shuttles, conventional boat and super slim varieties along with poke shuttles.
Timbers selected for this release include Tasmanian Oak, Tasmanian Blackwood, Spotted Gum, Red Gum, Blue Gum, Jarrah and Blackbutt.
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Thread Collective offered a flat shipping charge of $8 and free shipping for orders over $150. To join our community visit our Facebook group Thread Collective THREADS
]]>Thread Collective offered a flat shipping charge of $8 and free shipping for orders over $150. To join our community visit our Facebook group Thread Collective THREADS
]]>Just stocked is the luxurious Silverspun® silk, Banana/Cotton, Tussah Silk, Pineapple/Banana and Green Tea/Modal. These yarns are extremely limited and once gone may be a while before they reappear.
]]>Just stocked is the luxurious Silverspun® silk, Banana/Cotton, Tussah Silk, Pineapple/Banana and Green Tea/Modal. These yarns are extremely limited and once gone may be a while before they reappear.
Silverspun® Silk
These yarns will not last long! Shop Now
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]]>Come and browse our new yarns in store now.
]]>Erica is a compact table loom with 30 cm (11 ¾“) weaving. It is an attractive alternative to a rigid heddle loom: it is easier to operate, the warp tension is more even, it has a large shed of 4.5 cm (1 ¾”) and you have flexibility in the number of threads per cm. The option to expand it to 3 or 4 shafts will make it an even more interesting alternative.
The Erica is being offered at a special introductory price starting at $410 and is due at the end of 2017. Don't delay and order yours today with a 20% deposit.
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