There is a reason Bluefaced Leicester has earned such a devoted following amongst handspinners. Renowned for its exceptional softness, beautiful lustre, and effortless drape, it is a fibre that feels every bit as luxurious as it looks.
This stunning spinning sliver originates from a small flock in County Durham, with fleeces selected for their quality, softness, and character. Rather than becoming part of a large anonymous batch, the fleece was sourced with provenance in mind, preserving the connection between the fibre, the flock, and the landscape from which it came.
After shearing, the wool travelled to a small family-run mill where it was carefully washed, carded, and prepared using traditional small-scale processing techniques. This gentle handling allows the fibre's natural qualities to shine, creating a beautifully prepared sliver with remarkable softness, airy loft, and the silken sheen for which Bluefaced Leicester is so highly prized.
Direct-from-flock sourcing — traceable fibre from a small Durham flock, selected for quality and character.
Small-mill craftsmanship — carefully processed to preserve the fleece's natural softness, lustre, and smooth drafting qualities.
Pure Bluefaced Leicester — wonderfully soft against the skin, with the distinctive sheen and drape that make this breed a spinner's favourite.
Limited batches — each run reflects a single season's shearing, making every 100g a small piece of something unique.
This is fibre that showcases British wool at its finest: soft, elegant, and full of character. Whether destined for a delicate shawl, a treasured garment, or simply the pleasure of spinning itself, it offers a wonderfully rewarding experience from first draft to finished yarn.
As with all natural wool from sheep living happily outdoors, you may occasionally find small traces of vegetable matter or straw. These are simply reminders of the fleece's journey from pasture to spinning wheel and part of the beauty of working with a natural, minimally processed fibre.
There is a reason Bluefaced Leicester has earned such a devoted following amongst handspinners. Renowned for its exceptional softness, beautiful lustre, and effortless drape, it is a fibre that feels every bit as luxurious as it looks.
This stunning spinning sliver originates from a small flock in County Durham, with fleeces selected for their quality, softness, and character. Rather than becoming part of a large anonymous batch, the fleece was sourced with provenance in mind, preserving the connection between the fibre, the flock, and the landscape from which it came.
After shearing, the wool travelled to a small family-run mill where it was carefully washed, carded, and prepared using traditional small-scale processing techniques. This gentle handling allows the fibre's natural qualities to shine, creating a beautifully prepared sliver with remarkable softness, airy loft, and the silken sheen for which Bluefaced Leicester is so highly prized.
Direct-from-flock sourcing — traceable fibre from a small Durham flock, selected for quality and character.
Small-mill craftsmanship — carefully processed to preserve the fleece's natural softness, lustre, and smooth drafting qualities.
Pure Bluefaced Leicester — wonderfully soft against the skin, with the distinctive sheen and drape that make this breed a spinner's favourite.
Limited batches — each run reflects a single season's shearing, making every 100g a small piece of something unique.
This is fibre that showcases British wool at its finest: soft, elegant, and full of character. Whether destined for a delicate shawl, a treasured garment, or simply the pleasure of spinning itself, it offers a wonderfully rewarding experience from first draft to finished yarn.
As with all natural wool from sheep living happily outdoors, you may occasionally find small traces of vegetable matter or straw. These are simply reminders of the fleece's journey from pasture to spinning wheel and part of the beauty of working with a natural, minimally processed fibre.
