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John Arbon Textiles

@jarbontextiles.bsky.social

We're a fibre mill based in North Devon, UK. We are passionate about using local breeds to create beautiful tops and yarn for crafters all over the world.

96 Followers  |  18 Following  |  11 Posts  |  Joined: 05.02.2025  |  1.7994

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From this to this in a couple of days
The Last Word vest by @babycocktails.bsky.social knitted in Harvest Hues Worsted by @jarbontextiles.bsky.social
Will hopefully be wearing this when we go to Wonderwool in April
#wonderwoolwales #lastwordvest #knitting #jarbontextiles #babycocktails

12.03.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you checked out our rather beautiful new Shade Cards yet? 😍

Made by hand here at our Mill, they are not only a vital tool to help you pick your perfect colour, but they are a thing of beauty in themselves β€οΈβš™οΈβ€οΈ

You'll find them up on the website πŸ˜ƒ

17.03.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A sneaky peek of 'Vaeld' our hand dyed beauty of a collab with the lovely Charlotte of Nervus Fibre, coming soon!

06.03.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tickets are now on sale for our Mill Open Weekend! πŸ˜€

03.03.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're thrilled to announce a very special collaboration coming your way soon, with the wonderful Charlotte, of Nervus Fibre ! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Charlotte is an utter marvel, and we're so happy she decided to work with us on another hand dyed special. 🧢🧢🧢

(Photo is Charlotte's own)

27.02.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MOW Sessions: Tips for Colour Management when Hand Spinning Tops with Becks of Tiny Fibre Studio
YouTube video by John Arbon Textiles MOW Sessions: Tips for Colour Management when Hand Spinning Tops with Becks of Tiny Fibre Studio

Ooh, I love a bit of tops-spinning experimentation! I did a whole class on it for the @jarbontextiles.bsky.social Virtual Open Weekend a couple of years ago. youtu.be/XOUMRkmxTPY?...

23.02.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two glorious patterns coming your way tomorrow, to celebrate the launch of our Squish Alpaca! 🧢🧢🧢

Sonja has made the super snuggly Peperomia Cowl, and Helena has designed the Devon Redlands Hat. 🀩

Both will launch tomorrow (Friday 14th). We can't wait to see what you think! πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

13.02.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m on a spindle spinning mood at the moment. Fibre: Appledore β€˜Pig Snout’ by @jarbontextiles.bsky.social spindle by IST Crafts. 🧢❀️ #handspun

13.02.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooo int this a glorious picture?! 😍

13.02.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for signing up again! ☺️

10.02.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our test call for Annual Issue 5 is officially open! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ www.jarbon.com/the-annual-p...

07.02.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A wee reminder that there's still time to pick your favourite colour palette for our Mill Open Weekend special yarn and tops! ☺️☺️

To vote for your favorite, head over to our survey. tr.ee/uOgg5wMi-z

Thanks for being honorary Mill Folk! πŸ§Άβš™οΈπŸ§Άβš™οΈ

06.02.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi! β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘‹

06.02.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dark red, brown fibre tops with jolts of bright colour

Dark red, brown fibre tops with jolts of bright colour

Warm pink coloured fibre tops

Warm pink coloured fibre tops

'Return of The Squish' is coming soon to a craft space near you!

Our mini collection of Squish will be available on the website on Friday 14th February, in two complimentary shades of alpaca-merino tops and aran weight yarn. Which would you pick?

05.02.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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