Crafts CouncilDirectoryPaton and DaughterFibre Artist, Dyer, Maker of all things woolly.East Sussex, EnglandTextilesMillineryWeavingKnittingFashionEmbroideryCraft educatorSustainable craftWebsiteE-mailInstagramAboutInfoNewsVideosSustainabilityMy dyes I make from plants. I use plants growing in the local countryside (often referred to as weeds), my garden and plant extracts. I use commercially spun and my own hand spun yarn. I use fleece from British sheep breeds and non super wash yarns. My garment and hat designs are explorations, inspired by using, new to me sheep breeds and hues of colour. Sustainability and limited resources are key to my business. Wool is the future.Focus:Natural dyeing and making with wool. I prefer to use traditional processes.Stockists:Paton and Daughter's online shopWarp and WeftExhibiting at Yarndale 202323 - 24 September 2023I will launching an exciting new product range exclusively at Yarndale. Come and see me at my stand.Preparing the Yarn for DyeingSteekingAssigned PoolingProcess of Felting a FleeceSustainability and limited resources are key to my business. I use natural dyes from plants which grow in my local countryside and use locally sourced wool from Sussex and Kent.AboutMy dyes I make from plants. I use plants growing in the local countryside (often referred to as weeds), my garden and plant extracts. I use commercially spun and my own hand spun yarn. I use fleece from British sheep breeds and non super wash yarns. My garment and hat designs are explorations, inspired by using, new to me sheep breeds and hues of colour. Sustainability and limited resources are key to my business. Wool is the future.InfoFocus:Natural dyeing and making with wool. I prefer to use traditional processes.Stockists:Paton and Daughter's online shopWarp and WeftNewsExhibiting at Yarndale 202323 - 24 September 2023I will launching an exciting new product range exclusively at Yarndale. Come and see me at my stand.VideosPreparing the Yarn for DyeingSteekingAssigned PoolingProcess of Felting a FleeceSustainabilitySustainability and limited resources are key to my business. I use natural dyes from plants which grow in my local countryside and use locally sourced wool from Sussex and Kent.WebsiteE-mailInstagramProjectFelted Wool Fleeces, 100% Wool RugsProjectAssigned PoolingProjectIvyProjectSteekingProjectLichenProjectExposure Choices
Exhibiting at Yarndale 202323 - 24 September 2023I will launching an exciting new product range exclusively at Yarndale. Come and see me at my stand.
Exhibiting at Yarndale 202323 - 24 September 2023I will launching an exciting new product range exclusively at Yarndale. Come and see me at my stand.