FOR SALE:
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We are low tech here, so there isn't a place to actually purchase online. You could shop at the brick and mortar Touchstones in Nelson, BC or you can contact us. Thanks! beeglade@shaw.ca
Hand dyed felting wool for sale at $2/oz.
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Locks (Cotswold, Merino), hand dyed and natural for sale 2oz $5 ea
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Ashford Spinning Wheels for SALE
Traditional & Country Spinner 1
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ASHFORD TRADITIONAL $250:
Great shape, all parts there and functioning well, four bobbins total and bobbin holder. There is some water staining water on the bobbin holder/lazy kate but that is the only blemish on it. AVAILABLE Mar 29 in KELOWNA ONLY. (Or anytime in the Castlegar-Nelson area). Contact us for more information at beeglade@shaw.ca 
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Ashford Country Spinner 1: $700 AVAILABLE Mar 29 in KELOWNA, BC ONLY. Or anytime in the Castlegar-Nelson, West Kootenay, BC area. Excellent condition. With the huge bobbins and a 1” orifice, bulky yarns can be easily spun on it, and smaller yarns too. Has a double treadle, and is in excellent shape, no nicks, dents etc. This and the extra bobbin and stand (lazy kate) are currently valued at about $1000 - $1100. Approximate measurements are 35” high x 18” x 16”. The wheel is full size 18”. This version has a slightly smaller footprint than the Country 2. One of the pic shows some of my plyed yarn with lots of room left on the bobbin: it is 625 yds. total and almost one pound! Plus, it has a sweet fox on it that the previous owner must have put on it. :) 
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Hand spun, hand dyed yarn
The versatility of fibre is that it can be created into a smooth consistent yarn, or a textured yarn (or somewhere in between). Here, mohair locks were incorporated into this skein, which would give the end product a lively, interesting feel.
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Skeins of wool for sale, hand spun and hand dyed. All are marked with weight and composition of fibre. Almost all of my skeins are comprised of wool and other fibres such as silk, bamboo, alpaca, mohair etc. The prices vary depending on the weight and the type of fibre, and all are one of a kind.
A sample of some of my hand spun yarn knitted up into swatches.
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handwoven
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These examples of lap blankets are approximately 3.5' x 5' in size. They are all woven using fairly bulky wools set closely together for warmth.
See a variety of colours at Touchstones Nelson or contact beegladefarm@shaw.ca. 
alpaca (mostly) blanket, hand woven
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Handwoven Scarves
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Scarves are made of primarily natural materials, like wool, silk, mohair, rayon from bamboo etc.
There are a variety of scarves for sale in Touchstones Nelson or contact beeglade@shaw.ca 
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summer slub cotton
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bulky wool and bright colours!
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light mohair scarf
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Wool boucle with cotton and linen warp
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These shawls are made using two pieces of woven material hand stitched together to form a V in the back. A generous length allows one end to be crossed over the shoulder. |
outside of shawl
Inside stitched seams of shawl
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Front of Shawl
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Back of shawl
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