Simply Woven
Field. Flock. Fibre. Floor.
Rug and Spindle​​
Cotswold Weaver
When my soul throws out an image, I step into it.
My craft is inspired by my Scottish ancestors, embedded in my bones from the past.
My Story
the needle, loom and thread have long been instruments of quiet rebellion
Rug and Spindle acts as a showcase dedicated to crafting high-quality handwoven rugs from locally sourced raw fleeces, mill selvedge and fleece waste. Proud to be a Cotswold based weaver and a member of The Cotswold Sheep Society, I celebrate the rich heritage of our region's wool together with its unique qualities.
I work from my heart. I don't plan beyond the size of the weave. I love the feeling of spinning in the raw, warm lanolin on my fingers, the character of the fibres and colours coming alive in front of me.
My commitment to sustainability and traditional weaving ways ensures that each piece is not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible. It is important to me that I honour the artistry of weaving while supporting the wellbeing of the sheep and the
forgotten value of their fleeces.
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Book Recommendations
Welcome to my book recommendations! Here, you'll find inspiring books that have shaped my weaving journey and can ignite yours too! Perfect for beginners and seasoned weavers, these reads offer valuable to enhance your skills. Dive in and explore the wonderful world of weaving!
Learning to Weave
Deborah Chandler
Wild Weave
Alice Fox
The Craft of Hand
Spinning
Eileen Chadwick
The Field Guide to Fleece
Deborah Robson and
Carol Ekarius
Harris Tweed
Lara Platman
The Sheep's Tale
John Lewis-Stempel
Testimonials
Claire Pullinger
"Oh my word she's home. Stripey smells amazing - a lot better than she smells in the field! She's so floofy with her little crimps preserved. Sharon, for once I am speechless, - its so beautiful, crafted with such skill and patience and better than I could ever have imagined. From that raw fleece I sent you to this precious treasure of a throw is nothing short of magical oh, by the way, can you guess that I LOVE IT! Thank you so, so much".
Karen
Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a wool workshop with Sharon from Rug and Spindle. I learned how to card wool, choose different wool with colour and texture and then weave on a peg loom to make a seat pad. Sharon explained every procedure exceptionally well and it was easy to follow her instructions. I was thrilled with what I made!
Kate W
Sharon is a good teacher, giving clear instructions, providing lovely materials, praising us to the hilt and patiently repeating her instructions. Her huge enthusiasm for the craft almost outshone the sunshine and was a joy to be part of. Thank you for sharing the love.
Caroline, Woolly Sheep Rescue
Wet Felted Rug from Flock Member "Willow". Willow has arrived safely and she is absolutely stunning. Thank you so very much Sharon for this donation.. I have already had an enquiry to sell her so hopefully she will soon be on her way to a new home.
Marie Stephens
Wet Felted Rug . Lovely lady with a genuine passion for what she does. I had a lovely rug made from my sheep fleeces and she sent me pictures and updates of the process which was fascinating.
Nicky Royall
“I recently hosted a wool workshop for Rug and Spindle. It was a fun, fact filled few hours of being very much "hands-on" with the product and equipment Sharon was very quick to assist and explain any areas where we felt stuck and we all progressed and finished our time with the most wonderful pure wool seat pad/wall art or whatever you fancied turning your piece into. Highly recommended”.