Midlands Fibre Festival Exhibitors
Republic of Yarnia (ROY) is a family-run indie-yarn dyeing business with Mary as the dyer extraordinaire and Chad serving as the 'jack-of-all trades' and first cheerleader. Mary fuses art and history to create yarn colorways that bring hidden figures to light while also using manuscript images of historical scenes as inspiration. Each colorway tells its own story. The inspiration for most colorways is the clothing that adorns figures, recreating these figures' stories and highlighting lost narratives.
All of Mary & Chad's yarns are carefully and ethically sourced, of the highest standards and quality, and fairly priced, so that crafters have the opportunity to work with luxury yarns without breaking their bank accounts. Republic of Yarnia is also an inclusive small business that supports and promotes marginalized communities, whether they be from various racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, and the disability community. ROY supports a number of charities throughout the year, holds raffles for people in need, and creates colorways to raise awareness for oppressed peoples.
Republic of Yarnia is as much about community building as it is about making yarn, and fiber arts provides a way to help connect us all over the world and throughout time.
Fibreshed Ireland is a community-supported movement building networks to craft a regenerative Irish textile system based on local fibre, local dyes & local labour. We primarily focus on advancing the use of our homegrown biofibres: wool and flax (linen), as well as the adoption of natural dyes. We are guided by a vision of biodiverse ecosystems and thriving livelihoods, woven by culturally vibrant Irish fibres. Our main activities include organising networking events, craft and agroecology workshops, knowledge-transfer sessions, and developing collaborative projects with aligned organisations.
Founded in 2022, we're a registered affiliate of the global Fibershed movement. Each affiliate works locally to develop regional fibre systems that help regenerate local ecologies, communities and economies.
Our work is based on four main pillars:
1. Networking — To facilitate collaborative partnerships and verified provenance.
2. Regenerative Fibre & Dye farming — Supporting farmers in transitioning to more resilient, biodiverse agricultural practices to ameliorate climate change.
3. Regional Fibre & Processing — To build equitable, local and collaborative circular bio-economies for resilient rural enterprise.
4. Education, Research & Advocacy — To shift policy, industry practice and public awareness towards reducing textile waste and appreciating our local raw materials.
Fine Leaf Fibres is an online hand-dyed yarn shop based in Cork, Ireland, specialising in small-batch yarns inspired by nature, folklore and the changing seasons. The shop offers a carefully selected range of yarn bases, from everyday favourites to luxury blends featuring fibres such as yak, cashmere, silk and alpaca. Alongside hand-dyed yarn, Fine Leaf Fibres carries knitting accessories and notions, including LYKKE knitting needles, stitch stoppers, markers and other thoughtfully chosen tools for makers.
The focus is on products that are both practical and beautiful to use. Colour is at the heart of the shop, with tonal, speckled and variegated colourways designed for garments and shawls alike. Fine Leaf Fibres is also known for seasonal releases, including festive yarn boxes and Samhain-inspired advents, created with exclusive colourways and carefully sourced extras, offering yarns and tools that feel distinctive and joyful to work with.
Woolstore is a unique, values driven wool processing business located in the heart of the west of Ireland. We process 100% Irish wool including rare native breeds with full traceability from fleece to finished product. With a deep respect for the land, the animals, and Irish craft traditions, our mission is to bring new value and visibility to Irish grown wool by offering local, sustainable, and beautiful wool products and services that support farmers, craftspeople, and the circular bioeconomy.
Already offering core processing services skirting, washing, picking, and carding. The business is now entering its growth phase. The vision is to develop Ireland’s most authentic and innovative small scale wool mill, capable of producing semi worsted spun yarn and finished wool products in house, while also collaborating with Irish artisans to create high end, locally made goods.
Ballyhoura Fibres offers British and Irish sourced fibre and yarn hand-dyed in County Limerick, Ireland. Cierra started Ballyhoura Fibres out of curiosity for the hand-dyeing process and she uses it as a way to experiment with colour. Ballyhoura Fibres brings together the perfect canvas for Cierra's love of fibre arts and the natural world as well as her travels.
The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers is a voluntary organisation with members across Ireland, welcoming everyone from beginners to professionals. Founded in 1975 by Lillias Mitchell, the Guild promotes weaving, spinning and dyeing through workshops, lectures, demonstrations and a shared equipment library where members can rent spinning wheels, looms and carding tools.
It also supports the use of Irish-grown wool and fair payment for farmers, with members sourcing fleeces locally and demonstrating spinning at agricultural shows to show the journey from fleece to finished textile. You can contact us at hello@weavespindye.ie.
Sharon Wells Art Feltmaking and wool Education. Making felted art and sculptures from Irish sourced and hand dyed wool. Art yarn maker. Teaching wet felting, needlefelting, coiled basket making, peg loom weaving wool processing and dyeing.
Bofin Weaves is a textile business on the island of Inishbofin. Each piece is transformed slowly, thoughtfully and entirely by hand. Bofin Weaves blends inherited family craft with contemporary design creating textiles inspired by the island. Bofin Weaves brings together creativity, sustainability, slow craft and community in every thread.
Feltmakers Ireland Founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Bonnar, Feltmakers Ireland is a welcoming community for anyone interested in wet and needle felting: from curious beginners to experienced artists. We host monthly Sunday Sessions in Dublin and Galway, annual exhibitions in Ireland and beyond, skill-building workshops, including our ‘Basic & Beyond’ series, and masterclasses with international tutors. With over 170 members nationwide, we aim to share skills, inspire creativity, and promote the rich potential of felting as both craft and art. Felt is a fantastic medium: It can be transformed into a painting, a sculpture, a toy, a Christmas ornament, a dress, or whatever you dream of!
As our organisation continues to grow, we are placing increasing emphasis on educating both our members and the wider public about the value and potential of locally-raised Irish wool. We are committed to fostering a deeper appreciation of Irish-grown fibre while supporting local farmers, sustainable making practices, and Ireland’s rich wool heritage. As part of this work, we researched and published 'Irish Wool for Feltmaking,' a book that explores the unique felting qualities of the fleeces of almost 40 sheep breeds living in Ireland.
The Spinning Webb is run by a textiles enthusiast who loves spending time outdoors and in nature. I hand dye Irish & British yarns inspired by my adventures across Ireland. I also hand spin local sheep and alpaca fleeces as well as hand dyed batts that can be used for spinning or felting.
Mrs B Designs I am a designer and maker of wool tweed handbags. My tweed is sourced via independent weavers and mills in Britain and Ireland. All bags are lined with craft cotton in complimentary designs and colours. In addition I create wool embroidery designs which I freehand using a different theme each year. These are added to some of my bags. Fabric offcuts from bag making are used in smaller projects such as small purses, patchwork, pin brooches etc.
Fabulous Fibres is a friendly fibre craft business that brings together a love of colour, creativity and sustainable fibre arts. Based in County Galway, the company offers a beautiful range of yarns, fibres and crafting supplies for knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning and felting. From soft wools and alpaca blends to vibrant hand-dyed fibres, Fabulous Fibres provides materials that inspire makers of all skill levels to create something unique.
Founded by Karen Bowden, the business is built around a love for creativity and community. Alongside its carefully chosen products, Fabulous Fibres also runs workshops, classes and creative events that encourage people to learn new skills and connect with fellow crafters. Sustainability is at the heart of the brand, with a strong focus on natural fibres and environmentally conscious crafting practices.
Known for its warm customer service and welcoming atmosphere, Fabulous Fibres has become a popular e-destination for fibre enthusiasts looking for inspiration, quality materials and a supportive creative community.
Sound of Spinning began in 2024 out of a simple frustration — we couldn’t find the kind of spinning fibre we wanted to buy and work with ourselves. Since then, we’ve been hand-preparing and hand-dyeing fibres in small batches, using Irish wool alongside a mix of unusual, imported, and luxury fibres chosen for their texture, softness, or simply because they work beautifully together.
Some days we are drawn to quiet natural colours and sheep breeds in their own shades, other days it’s bright colours, strange blends, and “what happens if we try this?” energy. We like fibre that feels alive in your hands and makes you want to start spinning, felting, or creating straight away.
Everything we make is created with spinners, felters, makers, and curious fibre people in mind — from soft, smooth blends to textured batts full of character. We care about good fibre, interesting colour combinations, and the pleasure of making things slowly by hand.
Too Fabulous Art & Crafts Originally from the Italian Alps, Tamara draws endless inspiration from nature through the many crafts she passionately loves. A few years ago, she left corporate life behind to follow her dream of working with her hands again, reconnecting with the traditions and creativity of her ancestors. She first discovered needle felting, then naturally moved into knitting, crochet, and spinning vibrant, colorful art yarns. Every piece she creates is completely unique & never makes the same thing twice.
Alongside creating, Tamara also loves sharing her knowledge with others. Teaching and connecting with people brings her as much joy as making itself, and her workshops are filled with creativity, laughter, and a warm sense of community. She believes handmade crafts carry stories, personality, and emotion, and she loves helping others discover the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. Whether spinning yarn, felting wool, or simply exchanging ideas over a cup of tea, Tamara brings curiosity, humor, and heart into everything she does.
Markree Wool Craft My business is based on using Irish brown wool and alpaca, buying the fleece directly from local farmers and processing it , starting with washing. Each fleece is individually processed and assessed before deciding on what I will do with it. The best quality wool is then dyed using either natural or acid dyes and often blended with alpaca/silk before spinning. Coarser wool is usually acid dyed and felted to make bags/slippers My yarns are all soft and wearable
Wee Yarn Designs Debbie McCann is the designer/maker behind Wee Yarn Designs, establishing the business in 2013 after a career in textile design and later, fashion retail and marketing.
Debbie graduated from the Ulster University, Belfast where she studied Fashion & Textile Design, specialising in Constructed Textiles. She designs and creates hand knit accessories, with ranges for adults, children and babies.
In 2015 Debbie discovered the Dorset Button…. she soon became hooked and as well as designing a range of Dorset Button jewellery and artwork, she now facilitates workshops in this fascinating, heritage craft. She also offers a variety of button making kits. More recently Debbie has been researching the Yorkshire Button and has incorporated this design into her range.
Debbie uses a contemporary colour palette for her knitwear based on the use of yarns such as merino, silk, cashmere, and alpaca, she also uses hand-dyed yarn sourced from a local dyer based in County Down for her button designs.
Debbie’s hand-crafted accessories exhibit a clear contemporary edge while still acknowledging use of traditional hand-crafted skills.
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