18th May 2025
Welcome!
Since I have been away I have been looking into the issues which have cropped up thanks to new regualtions in both the EU and the USA.
I am happy to report that I can now dispatch orders to the EU - hurray!
As for the tarriff situation in the USA. The information that I have gained is that individuals can import upto $800 in a single order before tarriffs and other taxes will be levied. However, as the situation has been changing rapidly, it may be advisable to check for any new rules changes with your customs authorities.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss a custom order, please contact me at
carol@fellviewfibres.co.uk
I was walking along the beach one morning with the dogs. There were piles of seaweed strewn over the sand. My first reaction was 'It must have been a wild night last night'. The different species of seaweed had been torn up by the surf and dumped on the beach.
I really loved the colours of the weed - deep dark brown with different shades of green along with pops of almost red shades.
To make these rolags, I have blended merino fibre with a similar colour of silk (to get the shine of the seaweed). Each batt has 25% silk (either tussah or mulberry) 75% merino. The Manx Loaghton was also blended in the same ratio with natural honey tussha silk.
This high percentage of silk in the blend will give the blend strength, so the blend will be suitable for use as a sock yarn. However, I plan to spin mine as a 2 ply heavy laceweight yarn to make a shawl. The high silk content will give the blend plenty drape too!
The merino in this blend will felt. If you do not wish it to, hand wash in cool water.
