Simply Woven By
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 and wall hangings from locally sourced fleeces. 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.
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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.
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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. None of the fleeces I use have been chemically treated.
My Services
Rugs and Home Furnishings
Discover the warmth and charm of my hand-spun and hand-woven sheep fleece creations! From cozy pet bedding to stunning rugs crafted from my natural and hand dyed wool, your pet sheep or beloved flock members, each piece is made by me with love and care. At just £110 for a beautiful rug, plus postage, these unique items are perfect for adding a personal touch to your home. Let’s discuss your custom pieces today and bring your vision to life!
Wet Felted Fleece Rugs
Create a cozy and enchanting atmosphere in your home with my no-kill sheep rugs! Made from your much-loved fleeces, each rug captures the essence of the annual shear without any harm to our furry friends. The back is lovingly wet felted with strong, natural British carded fleece, ensuring beauty and durability in every piece. Embrace comfort and sustainability while adding a unique personal touch to any space in your home. Also makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for your fleecy friends.
£110 approximatey
Workshops
Join me for an exciting three-hour workshop for up to eight people where you can unleash your creativity to make your very own peg-loom woven seat pad, moggie mat or pet comfort cushion! I will guide you through the entire process, showcasing a variety of beautiful British wool fleece samples. Together, we will warp up your peg loom using organic, strong cotton and weave your unique creation using fleece that I've lovingly collected, washed, carded and spun just for you. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience with carding on the machine, allowing you to add a personal touch to your fantastic work!
Great for Hen parties, craft groups, textile lovers and weavers with no experience to those wanting to add to their skills. I am happy to travel to a location of your choice. Price £55 per head to include everything needed.
Hand spun wool
Welcome to my yarn-spinning adventure! I’m thrilled to transform your gorgeous raw fleeces into stunning chunky art and rug yarns. With vibrant flashes of naturally dyed wool added or just the natural colours of your sheep, your creations will be as unique as your vision. I also have a small collection of art yarns balls available from my own selection of fleeces.
£35 per 150-200g prepared and
spun art yarn.
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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”.
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