From carders and hackles to swifts and needle felting supplies, this category features many of the must-have tools to do your craft well!

Ashford Blending Board – In Stock
Ashford Blending Board – In Stock
May 14/22 - back in stock. FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also usually have several in stock at our store for you to see and try. Ashford says: "So easy and fun to use! Makes perfect rolags for spinning and blends fibres, colours, and textures." The Ashford Blending Board features: - Rotating and adjustable keel (goes on the backside, to raise up one end of the board, or use without if you prefer) - Large 30cm x 30cm (12" x 12") blending area - 108 point card cloth - Convenient carry handle - Blending brush and two dowel rods for drafting, rolling and removing the rolags - lacquered finish NOTE: This item is set to ship separately, because of the awkward box shape and size. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$289.00 Add to cart
Ashford Packer Brush for standard drum carders: PRE-ORDER ONLY, please read description!
Ashford Packer Brush for standard drum carders: PRE-ORDER ONLY, please read description!
Canadian orders only. We do not usually have this in stock at our store. Please allow 7 to 10 days for shipping. NOTE: this is the PACKER BRUSH ONLY, not an actual drum carder! PLUS it is ALREADY INCLUDED with new carders. Designed specifically to fit the fine or superfine-cloth Ashford 20cm (8-inch) Drum Carder. This kit is simple to install and doesn't require any special tools nor holes to be drilled. It has two metal holders that fit over the small drum, with a nylon-bristled brush that fits in notches and can be swung down to brush the large drum or moved up and out-of-the-way when taking off batts. We use a fine-cloth Ashford Drum Carder here in our shop, and we love this brush! It helps you to pack more fibre onto the drum by smoothing it as you go. Ashford suggests it also reduces fly-away of finer or no-crimp fibres such as bamboo. Neither of us has any notable handyman skills but it was really quite simple to install. NOTE: As of summer 2013 Ashford now includes this packer brush on all of their various sizes of drum carders. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$101.00 Add to cart
Ashford Plastic/Student Needle Felting Punch
Ashford Plastic/Student Needle Felting Punch
Canadian orders only. Includes 3 Medium needles (36 gauge).

A more affordable choice for beginning felters doing flat landscape pieces. A simple plastic punch that will hold up to three needles of any gauge. Needles store safely inside the handle.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$26.50 Add to cart
Ashford Wood Needle Felting Punch
Ashford Wood Needle Felting Punch
Canadian orders only. Includes 5 medium gauge needles.

A well-designed punch, made of sturdy silver beech hardwood. The hollow handle is turned to fit the hand well, and unscrews from the base to safely store five needles. The base will hold any multiple from 1 to 5 needles, as you wish. A much sturdier punch than the plastic ones on the market.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$46.50 Add to cart
Ashford Yarn Gauge
Ashford Yarn Gauge
For calculating wraps per inch on handspun or commercial yarns.

This wooden gauge features a 1-inch and 1/2-inch slot. You wrap your yarn evenly in the slot (not too loose, not too tight) and count the number of wraps. The little instruction leaflet is attached, and gives a chart to determine the yarn type or you can use other charts that are available online or in spinning reference books. A handy leather loop is for hanging this on your wheel or on a hook.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$12.75 Add to cart
Ball Winder, Ashford Wood – Electric – PRE-ORDER only
Ball Winder, Ashford Wood – Electric – PRE-ORDER only
Oct 6/23 - we are currently out of stock and so is the Ashford Canada warehouse. The next shipment from New Zealand does not have a set date yet, could well be into 2024. Our cart shows a quantity onhand only so it can accept new orders, this does not reflect our actual store inventory. FREE SHIPPING within Canada by Expedited Ground Parcel! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, and usually have it in stock at the store. NEW 2021! For those that do a lot of ball winding, or struggle with turning a manual winder. Wind small to really large balls of yarn quickly and effortlessly with this amazing, simple-to-use e-Ball Winder: - Wind huge balls up to 500g (17.5 oz).. - Infinitely variable speed. - Wind balls both clockwise and counterclockwise. - Soft start allows you to control the yarn as it starts to wind onto the cone. - Instant stop when you need it. - Foot controller included for hands-free start and stop. - 8mm (5/16”) yarn guide - mounted on rubber feet. - includes one table clamp - Powerful 12v 2.0-amp DC motor - 12v Power Supply Cord (from machine to wall). - net weight 2.5kg (5.5lbs). - Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 28cm (12 x 8 x 11”) - made from New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish, assembled Ball winders are used in conjunction with a Swift, which holds your skein of yarn and rotates to allow the yarn to feed on to the Ball Winder. Ashford Ball Winders are durable and far superior to any cheap, plastic ball winders currently on the market. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$837.00 Add to cart
Ball Winder, Ashford Wood – Manual
Ball Winder, Ashford Wood – Manual
FREE SHIPPING within Canada by Expedited Ground Parcel! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, and usually have it in stock at the store. NEW 2021! Wind small to really large balls of yarn quickly and effortlessly with this amazing, simple-to-use manual Ball Winder: - wind huge balls up to 500g (17.5 oz). - wind balls both clockwise and counterclockwise - 8mm (5/16”) yarn guide - mounted on rubber feet. - includes one table clamp - net weight 1.5kg (3.3 Lbs) - made from New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish, assembled Ball winders are used in conjunction with a Swift, which holds your skein of yarn and rotates to allow the yarn to feed on to the Ball Winder. Also available is the Ashford ELECTRIC Ball Winder, please inquire for pricing. These new Ashford Ball Winders are durable and far superior to any cheap, plastic ball winders currently on the market. Note: ships separately from other items on your order because of the awkward box size. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$329.00 Add to cart
Bonsai Sprayer
Bonsai Sprayer
NEW! Perfect for watering your bonsai, but also a great tool for wet or Nuno felting!

Squeeze the rubber bulb to suck up your water or water/soap solution, then squeeze it over your project to deliver an even amount of water. Helps avoid applying too much water and making a big, mucky mess all over your work surface. We haven't tried this (neither of us felt) but some felters have told us they are much in demand and a great tool. The rubber bulb comes in a variety of colours. We will ship the colours randomly.

$26.80 Add to cart
Combs, Majacraft 2-row Comb System
Combs, Majacraft 2-row Comb System
FREE GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only.

Majacraft supplies mini wool combs in either single or double pitch, but we generally only carry the 2-row Comb System, which our customers seem to love. These are lightweight, strong and attractively made from solid America Ash. The combs have stainless steel pins with polished points and are not super sharp. The design ensures they are comfortable in your hands with the comb angle being the most efficient for combing all types of fibre.

Instead of drilling the comb blocks, Majacraft has developed a new technique of bonding the pins into place with a very tough resin. The pins are positioned perfectly straight and perfectly even on every comb.

This is the double row version, and we can order in the single row as well, just inquire for current pricing and availability. This comb set is also available by itself without the comb holder, clamp and diz but we highly recommend it as a the comb system. This frees up your hands while combing, since the comb holding the uncombed fibre remains in place, clamped to the table.

Specifications:
- handle length, 6.5" (16cm)
- point length, 2.25" (5.5cm)
- comb width, 3.5" (8cm)
- the comb system includes: two mini-combs, comb holder, clamp, comb block, brass 3-hole diz and diz threader.

Double-row combs are great for finer fibres. They will help you to prepare a sliver/top that will give an excellent result when spinning worsted yarns. Colour and fibre blending is simple and effective. Try using a diz for taking the wool off the combs. The resulting sliver is a joy to spin and, as is often the case, the time spent in preparation is taken from the time spent in spinning later.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$282.00 Read more
Combs, Mini – Louet Double-row
Combs, Mini – Louet Double-row
These handy Louet Double Row Mini Combs are a unique device which can be used for de-hairing and fine fiber combing. After combing, the fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs. Tines are not overly sharp, to help ensure safety.

These Double Row Mini Combs are similar to the Single Row Mini Combs but produce a perfect slubless sliver from extremely fine fiber. Both mini combs are light on the wrist. They are made of ash with a lacquer finish.

PRODUCT of HOLLAND

$228.00 Add to cart
Combs, Mini – Louet Single-row
Combs, Mini – Louet Single-row
These popular Louet Single Row Mini Combs are a unique device which can be used for de-hairing and fine fiber combing. After combing, the fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs. Tines are not overly sharp, to help ensure better safety. Made from ash with a lacquer finish. PRODUCT of HOLLAND
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Diz – Brass 3-hole
Diz – Brass 3-hole
A gorgeous shiny brass diz, this features three different-sized holes and exactly the right concave shape to make pulling the fibre an easy task. Comes with a tiny little wood-handled hook to fish the fibre through the holes. By Majacraft. A diz is used to pull prepared fibre into true top, which maintains a parallel fibre preparation wen pulled from combed fibre. Use it to pull the fibres directly off the combs or off a hackle. Some people also diz off fibre from the drum carder, though this is technically a roving. The combination of diz and hackles allows you to make amazing colour-blended top. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$43.00 Read more
Doffer Brush – Louet – Pre-order only
Doffer Brush – Louet – Pre-order only
PRE-ORDER ONLY. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Available quantities show to allow our shopping cart to accept orders and do not reflect our on-hand inventory. The Louet Doffer Brush is a handy tool used to clean drum carder drums between uses. This tool is included with all new Louet Carders and certainly works fine for other brands of carders. PRODUCT of HOLLAND
$55.00 Add to cart
Doffer Pin – Louet – Pre-order only
Doffer Pin – Louet – Pre-order only
PRE-ORDER ONLY. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Available quantities show to allow our shopping cart to accept orders and do not reflect our on-hand inventory. This Louet Doffer Pin is used to help remove a batt from the drum of the drumcarder or roving carder. This tool is included with all new Louet Carders. PRODUCT of HOLLAND
$49.00 Add to cart
The Fibre Garden
Drum Carder, Ashford – Drive Belt
Canadian Shipping only. Black rubber drive belt (6mm thick) that fits the Ashford Drum Carder as well as their Wild Drum Carder. To extend the belt life, loosen it when not using the carder for extended periods of time. NOTE: Ashford used to supply a clear polycord belt that was heat fusable if it broke. These new rubber belts are NOT heat fusable. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$24.00 Add to cart
Drum Carder, Ashford – Electric Wide 72 PPSI – In stock
Drum Carder, Ashford – Electric Wide 72 PPSI – In stock
May 30/22 - currently in stock. FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have it in stock at our store. After production and Covid-related delays, Ashford's new e-Drum Carder is now available! Fibre preparation made easy. This carder has two exceptionally powerful motors to enable fleece and roving/top to be carded easily and quickly. It features a 12-inch (30cm) wide carding width and Fine 72 PPSI (points per square inch) teeth, which can handle a wide range of fibres. Makes batts up to around 135 grams (4.75 oz). Includes a dandy feed-in/dizzing stick that may be used to pull roving right off the drum. Features include: - Infinitely variable speed control for both drums plus a ratio control to vary the in-feed speed. - Acrylic safety covers over the drums and the drive belts, and a magnetic safety switch, for safe use. - Stepped tooth non-slip drive belts with belt tensioners. - Additional on/off foot switch allows hands-free fibre preparation and feeding-in. - When in reverse, for fibre removal, the drums rotate at 10% carding speed. - Carding drums can be removed to clean bearings. - 72 PPSI on the main drum, but 36 PPSI on the feed-in drum, which helps prevent it being clogged up by fibre. - Manufactured in beautiful Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish. - comes with packer brush, doffer, cleaning brush, feed-in/dizzing stick, on/off foot switch and 12-volt adapter cord. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$2,999.00 Add to cart
Drum Carder, Ashford – Fine 72 PPSI – In stock
Drum Carder, Ashford – Fine 72 PPSI – In stock
May 18/22 - currently in stock. FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have one assembled at our store for you to try. This is the carder we currently use here at the shop, and we love it! This FINE version is the most popular, with teeth on the main drum set at 72 PPSI (points per square inch), which handles a wide range of fibres. Ashford recently did some rejigging to offer two carding ratios: use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt. The new carder retains the adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All-nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet as well as two clamps to prevent it from slipping, and the packer brush is now included. Card 50 gm (2oz ) batts quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. A short Awl/doffer (4 inches) and carding instructions are included. Batt size 55cm x 23cm (22ins x 9ins). Carder weight only 5kg (11 Lb). PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$949.00 Add to cart
Drum Carder, Ashford – Super Fine 120 PPSI – In stock
Drum Carder, Ashford – Super Fine 120 PPSI – In stock
May 18/22 - currently in stock. FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. This is the SUPER FINE version of Ashford's popular carder, with teeth on the main drum set at 120 PPSI (points per square inch). Particularly suitable for carding fine fibres, such as alpaca, angora, dog hair, llama, fine Merino and Polwarth. Ashford carders offer two carding ratios: use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt. An sdjustable drum clearance allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All-nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet as well as two clamps to prevent it from slipping. Card 50 gm (2oz ) batts quickly and efficiently. It comes mostly assembled and lacquered, add on the handle and it's ready to use. A short Awl/doffer (4 inches) and carding instructions are included. Batt size 55cm x 23cm (22ins x 9ins). Carder weight only 5kg (11 Lb). INCLUDES: packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
$969.00 Add to cart