[{"id":242055807161,"handle":"ashford-handicrafts","title":"Ashford Handicrafts","updated_at":"2022-01-21T18:10:02+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eA Craft for Everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashford range of spinning wheels, weaving looms and carders are designed to be simple, easy to assemble and fun to use. Built on a family tradition and over 80 years of experience, Ashford products have been designed for crafters and built to last. In addition to quality equipment, Ashford offers a range of knitting, weaving yarns and fibre for spinning and felting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of Ashford products are built in New Zealand using high-quality sustainable timber and offered with a natural or lacquered finish. The Ashford woollen mill is located in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilton, New Zealand, we source and process high-quality fleeces and fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-21T11:58:47+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-04T10:24:54+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-ashford_handicrafts.png?v=1635985495"}},{"id":164145987642,"handle":"ashford-spinning-wheels-and-weaving-looms","title":"Ashford Spinning Wheels and Weaving Looms","updated_at":"2022-01-21T18:10:02+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eGet Started on Spinning and Weaving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshford is a New Zealand company known for its spinning wheels, weaving looms and carders. Ashford quality products are the result of more than 80 years of experience, research and development and customer feedback. Ashford designs are simple to use, easy to assemble and finish, and fun to explore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from the different spinning wheel and weaving loom options and get started on creating beautifully handmade pieces. A wide range of accessories for the Ashford spinning wheels and weaving looms are also available here at Thread Collective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-08T20:46:27+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-05T12:38:19+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/ashofrd_spinning_wheels_and_weaving_looms.png?v=1636079899"}},{"id":269793067193,"handle":"drum-carders","title":"Drum Carders | Ashford and Louet","updated_at":"2022-01-05T12:01:45+10:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Drum Carder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Drum Carder is a simple and easy to use tabletop device that allows you to card wool and other fibres when preparing them for spinning or felting. Carding is a mechanical process that detangles, cleans, and combines \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-yarn\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-yarn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool fibres\u003c\/a\u003e to produce a continuous web of fibres that is ideally suited for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use a Drum Carder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis type of carding machine consists of two main parts: the drum and the beater. The drum features an outer surface with teeth on it and an inner surface with grooves. These are called \"teeth\" and \"groove\" respectively. When it rotates at high speed, the teeth move through the fibre mass and push out any impurities such as dirt, dust, and lint. Meanwhile, the groove catches the fibres and pulls them into the centre of the drum where they are mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy use a Drum Carder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the great advantages of using a mechanical drum carder over the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/fibre-preparation\/Tool_Hand-Cards\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/fibre-preparation\/Tool_Hand-Cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand cards\u003c\/a\u003e is that it makes processing both raw or washed wool fibres into beautiful, uniform wool bats a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tool also makes it easier for fibre artists to be creative and produce interesting blends of dyed wool colours, as well as mixing wool with other fibre products, like silk and alpaca, to create truly unique and ultra-soft wool-based clothing products to wear or to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the different types of drum carders available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrum carders are available in both manual and electric options. These are also available in a variety of widths and with different TPIs to suit your fibre needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-06T11:29:35+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Tool_Drum Carder"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-18T15:20:06+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/drum_carders.png?v=1637212807"}},{"id":155570274362,"handle":"fibre-preparation","title":"Fibre Preparation","updated_at":"2022-01-05T12:02:01+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eMust-Have Tools for Fibre Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a collection of carding and fibre preparation tools and equipment to help you prepare fibre for spinning. From hand cards and drum carders to blending boards, we have a broad range of tools and equipment to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to send us a message and we will be glad to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-01-10T18:38:55+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Fibre Preparation"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-04T09:54:14+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-fibre_preparation.png?v=1635983655"}},{"id":1563131917,"handle":"other-yarns","title":"Other Yarns","updated_at":"2022-01-21T18:15:07+10:00","body_html":"These yarns have been sourced world wide and we pride ourselves on quality yarns.","published_at":"2017-11-10T17:29:09+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Bockens"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Maurice Brassard"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Venne"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Full Circle Fibres"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Bluster Bay"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Louët"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Texsolv"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Nancy's Knit Knacks"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Baby Wrap"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Georgia Yarn Company"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Handwoven fabrics"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Heddles"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"reed"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"quills"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Leclerc"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Louet"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Prym"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Tool"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Notions"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
