Hi, my name is Wendy Bloy and I live in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  I began dyeing both wool and cotton a number of years ago and my aunt showed me how to spin on a small wheel my uncle made. My husband has since given me an Ashford Elizabeth and a Joy 2 and I also use the Traditional I bought for my daughter.  Once hooked on dyeing I decided that I preferred dyeing wool to knit and roving for my spinning.  I've added to my Ashford collection with a large Rigid Heddle loom and a SampleIt and began weaving in 2018.

My love for dyeing soon developed into a small, home-based online business.  I now spin for my own pleasure as I have found local mills who will supply me with natural spun yarn and combed fleece for dyeing.  My dye lots are intentionally small - no more than 6 x 100g hanks at a time but often only 2-3.  I love the idea that you will knit, crochet or weave an item that uses one of a kind yarn so I very rarely dye duplicates.  I use commercial acid dyes endeavouring to be as environmentally careful as I can when disposing of the leftover water after each dyeing session.  With current drought conditions I also ensure that my water is used carefully to limit wastage.  My home is both smoke and pet hair free.

I hope you enjoy the results of my dyeing days as much as I do.