James Warren 29th March 2020
Well done & good luck!
Blackfell Fibre - Handspinning wool!
by Rachel + Sarah in Caldbeck, England, United Kingdom
We did it
On 30th March 2020 we successfully raised £6,152 with 42 supporters in 28 days
We are looking for support to invest in new equipment: a large electric carding machine to help us make more handspun wool.
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Melissa Wong 29th March 2020
Well done guys! Looking forward to following your progress x
Ben sykes 29th March 2020
Hey smell face, you rock 😂😂😂
Sam Tyson 29th March 2020
You're so close. As discussed - I want the William Shetland.
Anthony John 28th March 2020
I really hope you get there!! You’re so close!
Sam Morris 27th March 2020
You've even got Liz enthusiastic so it must be an amazing idea😉👍
Lydia Greenfield 27th March 2020
🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕 💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑 🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕 💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑💕🐑
Anna R 27th March 2020
Can’t wait to snuggle into my snood 😊
Liz Ware 24th March 2020
Hello Sarah, I hope you get your kit☺🐏🐑
Anna Robinson 24th March 2020
I'm so excited about getting started with spinning - something to look forward to in the (hopefully near) future! What Blackfell fibre is doing is fantastic - paying farmers fairly for fleece and turning it into lovely squishy yarns. Thank you both for all your hard work :)
Julie Roberts 23rd March 2020
Good luck, hope you get enough support.
Mina Skies 22nd March 2020
Keep going! We need more beautiful wool in the world.
Emily Adkins 21st March 2020
No reward needed
Danielle Partington 15th March 2020
I'm loving your project! You are doing so well! ♥️🙌
Chris Richardson 9th March 2020
You guys deserve this! Sarah made a blanket for my mother for Christmas and I couldn’t help but want one too! Best of luck with the rest of the fundraiser!
Carrie Morgan 8th March 2020
Best of luck!
Joanne Lusher 5th March 2020
Can't wait to see all the wonderful wools you produce with your shiny new machine :-) Go Blackfell Fibre! x
Anthony John 5th March 2020
Very best of luck with this! We think your ideas are fabulous and we really want to see you guys succeed! If you have any small events or workshops that I could tempt those who attend our socials with, let me know and I'll put the word out. x
Nelly Cootalot 4th March 2020
Good luck lasses! Can't wait to see this machine in action!
Helen Jewsbury 3rd March 2020
From helen to rachel
Ruth Blackmore 3rd March 2020
Good luck I am looking forward to wearing my socks
lindsey.nicholson 3rd March 2020
Best of luck with your enterprise.
Tom Francis 2nd March 2020
Still not sure what carding machine does, but it looks fun!
Zvonimir Barać 2nd March 2020
Let's replace global warming with local warming!
Matthew Warren 2nd March 2020
I am *really* looking forward to these socks :-D Good luck with the campaign!
Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation.
£20 or more
3 of 20 claimed
Featured
For the Fibre Spinners and Artists
200g of mystery wool batts, ready for spinning. The batts will compliment to one another and will be dyed and blended ready to go. Plus the badge and the downloads.
(Plant fibre offered also, please message for detailing)
£5 or more
A great big thank you! (And knitting patterns)
THANK YOU. Your support means a lot to us. May your craft projects always work out, speaking of which after the campaign we shall send out digital downloads of some of our tried and tested patterns for knitting and crochet for you to try out.
£8 or more
3 of 20 claimedEARLY BIRD BADGE TIER
For getting in early we're offering you a discount on the badge tier. Wear your Pixel the Sheep with pride and know you not only got a bargain to delighted some independent business owners. Downloads come with this too.
£10 or more
7 of 100 claimedPixel the Sheep Badge
You might not be crafty but you might like a fun badge to wear. Meet Pixel the Sheep our logo and be the first to get your hands on this cute enamel 35mm badge.
£30 or more
6 of 10 claimedHat and matching Snood
Who doesn't need a hat and infinity scarf? Hand spun Cumbrian fleece and either natural tones or dyed. Badge and Downloads also included.
£40 or more
0 of 1 claimedHerdwick Bag
As featured in Update Four. Cmes with the badge and downloads, of course. This is a Herdwick handbag - handspun, hand dyed wool, made by Rachel. Herdwick crochet striped handbag, lined with canvas type purple fabric and closes with a button.
The yarn was hand processed, spun, dyed and is from local Cumbrian sheep. 9 inches wide, 10 inches tall and a 52 inch long strap.
£50 or more
4 of 5 claimedHandknitted Socks, fancy!!!
1 Pair of hand knitted socks. Made by Rachel. These socks will be hand spun from Cumbrian fleece and knit to the size needed.
Also included: a limited edition badge and the downloads.
£60 or more
2 of 5 claimedBeginners spinning class, 1-2-1, (Caldbeck, UK)
Not only will you get 600g of fibre, which will be a mix of plain wool for learning and coloured and blended for practice. The badge and downloads but an afternoon (three hours, of date to be discussed) of spinning tuition with Sarah on either a modern or traditional wheel (you can use both on the day). Refreshments will be provided.
£100 or more
3 of 10 claimed£100 Etsy Voucher for Blackfell Fibre
Come talk to us about your woolly projects. For backing us on Crowdfunder we'll give you 20% bonus.
£4,000 or more
0 of 1 claimedName the Carding Machine
That's right, you can name our new carding machine, as you've paid for it, so Cardy McCardface or Card Von Trappe - whatever, it's up to you. We shall have a plaque made to be put on the carder so everyone will know of your great generosity.
We'll send you a letter of gratitude, a one-off art print designed by Rachel + Sarah, badge, pattern downloads, pair of hand knitted socks, hat, snood and arm warmers all to match.
£400 or more
2 of 2 claimedBlanket
A blanket of up to 2kg/2m square of wool. Either Grannie Square or Virus design (see main page for pictures) in up to 5 colours. Please message if you have any questions or design ideas in mind.
Plant fibres available also, please message for options.
£600 or more
2 of 2 claimedEverything you need to start spinning
One reconditioned Haldane traditional spinning wheel - She's a beautiful wheel in dark wood stain, 6 fibre processing and spinning classes and 1kg of fibre - ready to go. You can wear the badge as you spin if you like. Classes will be held in Caldbeck with tea and biscuits on tap. Classes can be over a long weekend or several weeks.