Update : 17th October 2023
It takes approximately 1 hour to make up 100g of fibre, some preparations take slightly longer than others. Due to some health issues, present dispatch times are now approximately 8-9 weeks. I am making up orders as quickly as I can. If you would like an update on when your order is likely to be dispatched, please do not hesitate to contact me at carol@fellviewfibres.co.uk
UK shipping will be sent via Royal Mail (either first class or tracked 48) and all international orders will be sent using a tracked method. Once your item is shipped I will send you an email with your tracking information. Please note - for some of the dispatch messages that I have sent from the shop email address have been delivered to spam/junk folders - so please check these folders to check for replies and tracking information.
If you have any questions, or would like changes to a blend, or a custom order, please contact me at carol@fellviewfibres.co.uk
This blend was made for the 'Study in Blue' rolag club. The inspiration photograph is of a Holly Blue butterfly.
The Holly Blue lays it eggs on the base of Holly flowers and on Ivy. The caterpillars eat the holly and ivy plants, and then pupate over winter. The adults are seen during spring and summer, often sunning themselves at the top of bushes with their wings closed.
What I loved the most about the photograph was the furry texture of the wings. This led my decision to make a gradient using a blend of merino/ white llama, to give a soft, warm blend which has a lovely halo.
This gradient is made from 1/3 baby llama and 2/3 merino.
The gradient can be made up as striped rolags, a gradient rolag set - as shown in the images - that is 2 rolags of each colour OR it can be made up as batts..
