The Artful Ewe specializes in fine fibers and supplies for hand spinners, weavers, and knitters.  We carry an extensive selection of natural fibers for spinning from various breed wools, mohair, cashmere, silk, angora, and other blends.   Our plant fibers include flax, hemp, ramie, tencel, and cotton.  Most of our fibers are commercially prepared top from Ashland Bay Trading (Link:  www.ashlandbay.com) and are priced by the pound.  Please contact us for smaller quantity pricing.   We also stock luxury fibers from Peace of Yarn, as well as spinning and felting fibers from Louet (Link: www.louet.com).  Coming Soon to the website, my own hand-painted yarns and spinning fibers using Mother MacKenzie's Miracle Dyes.

Mother MacKenzie's Miracle Dyes (by Judith MacKenzie-McCuin)  These are professional quality acid dyes that not only deliver beautiful wash-fast colors but are also environmentally friendly!  The dyes are sold in a kit of 9 colors and includes a basic instruction booklet.  Also available separately,  a companion dye book created by my friend, Linda Jacobs, detailing percentages of solution used to create over 100 different colors.  Complete with dyed yarn samples in a 3-ring binder.  To purchase either of these items, please click on "Shop" and go to "Dyes".  Replacement dyes in custom quantities are available upon request.  Please send me an e-mail or call.  We are proud to carry the Kromski Spinning Wheels from Poland, offering old world craftsmanship in traditional looking wheels with modern features.  Check out the new Sonata, Kromski's new folding wheel - Available December 2006.  http://www.newvoyager.com Do you want to learn to spin but aren't sure you're ready for a spinning wheel... Why not try a drop spindle.   We have the beautifully handcrafted spindles from the Cascade Spindle Company --  made right here in Washington State! http://cascadespindles.com Schacht Spindle Company  we are able to offer you their full line of spinning and weaving products even though they are not all on our website.  Please e-mail or call for pricing and availability.  For a complete listing of their products, please visit their website at:   http://www.schachtspindle.com    We appreciate your patience as we work on adding their products and others to our website.

Upcoming Classes in Port Gamble: Spinning for Color   with Judith MacKenzie-McCuin (May 19th & 20th  - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)  For a detailed class description and registration information please send me an e-mail or call 360-297-3493 or 643-0183.   Coming in July - Kathryn Alexander Two One-day Workshops are being offered: Exploring Color for Entrelac Knitting  -  July 23rd (1-7pm) Using Fresh Twist Energy to Create New Knit Surface - July 24th (1-7pm) Please e-mail me for a detailed class description and registration information.   To see more of what I've been doing here on the Kitsap Peninsula, please visit my blog at: http://www.theartfulewe.blogspot.com.   We also carry  Louet products from Holland,  including spinning wheels, looms, drum carders, hand cards, swifts and other accessories, as well as their full line of knitting and weaving yarns. http://www.louet.com   Just a Reminder!  It's not all on our website...   If you don't see what you're looking for ... Please Ask.      Pricing and availability are just a phone call, or an e-mail away!

Gift Certificates   Not sure what to give that special knitter or spinner in your life?  Gift Certificates are available upon request.    For more information please call 360-643-0183 or 360-297-3493, or send us an e-mail to: theartfulewe@aol.com.