Ashford Blending Basics Bundle
Ready to start your fibre blending journey?
The Blending Basics Bundle is the ultimate beginner-friendly kit, packed with everything you need to explore the colourful world of fibre blending. Whether you're completely new to fibre arts or looking to refine your skills, this bundle provides the essential tools and fibres to create stunning blends for spinning or felting.
Learn how to build vibrant colourways, experiment with texture, and produce your own ready-to-spin rolags and sliver with ease.
What’s Included in the Bundle:
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The Ashford Book of Carding – Your go-to guide for learning and mastering blending techniques
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Ashford Blending Board (with brush and dowels included) – Perfect for creating beautiful rolags and fibre arrangements
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Ashford Corriedale Colour Theme Packs – Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring: a full seasonal palette to inspire your blends
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Ashford Diz Stick and Yarn Gauge – Pull consistent, even sliver straight from your blending board and check your yarn thickness
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3 x Ashford Angelina Fibre 10g (Gold or Silver) – Add a touch of sparkle and texture to your blends with these shimmering fibres
Blend, pull, and spin – your fibre adventure starts here!
With everything in one box, the Blending Basics Bundle makes it easy to get creative and confident with your fibre prep. Perfect for spinning or felting projects, this kit is designed to grow with your curiosity and creativity.
- The Ashford Book of Carding
- Ashford Blending Board
- Ashford Corriedale Colour Theme Packs: Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Ashford Diz Stick and Yarn Gauge
- 3 x Ashford Angelina Fibre 10g (Gold or Silver)
Yes, the Ashford Blending Board with 108 TPI cloth is versatile and works beautifully with a variety of fibres, including fine ones like cotton, alpaca, cashmere, and other luxury fibres.
The Ashford Book of Carding offers clear, step-by-step guidance on blending, carding, and preparing fibre, making it ideal for those new to fibre arts.
Pilling can occur if fibres overlap too much or too much abrasion occurs. To prevent this, layer fibres in small, fine amounts and card gently but with purpose, always in the correct direction.
Absolutely! The Ashford Diz Stick included in the bundle allows you to easily pull sliver straight from your blending board for smooth, even fibre preparation.
Yes! The bundle includes Ashford Angelina Fibre, which is perfect for adding shimmer and unique texture to your rolags or sliver. You can also add more textured fibres—like yarn scraps or locks—by gently pressing them into the board using a carding brush or even a paintbrush.
Yes, the Blending Basics Bundle is a complete kit, offering essential tools, colourful fibre packs, and detailed instructions to begin blending immediately.
Absolutely. This kit is designed with beginners in mind, offering easy-to-use tools and guidance that help build skills and confidence from the start.
Yes, the Ashford Corriedale fibre packs and Angelina fibres included are suitable for both spinning and felting, giving you creative flexibility.
Use the Ashford Diz Stick to pull consistent sliver from your blending board and refer to the included Book of Carding for tips on achieving smooth, even blends.
