Rugs and Textiles, Handwoven on the edge of Dartmoor
When my soul throws out an image, I step into it.
My craft is inspired by my Scottish ancestors, embedded in my bones from the past.
There is something deeply reassuring about a handmade rug.
Its texture, warmth and quiet presence bring a sense of comfort to a home.
Rooted in Place
My name is Sharon Dunscombe
My weaving begins long before the loom.
It starts with British sheep, native breeds, remarkable fleeces and the landscapes that shape them.
Since moving back home to Dartmoor, my work has become even more connected to the countryside around me, drawing inspiration from granite tors, open moorland, ancient hedgerows and changing skies. Every rug tells the story of its materials, the making process and the place that inspired it .
From Field to Flock to Fibre to Floor
I carefully select fleeces for their character, softness and durability . I work with only British wool from selected local farms or I can weave a rug for you straight from your own flock.
I wash the wool in organic soap, card and hand spin with care ready for weaving or skirt the fleece and weave in the raw before washing after the rug has been completed . These traditional practices allow the qualities of each fleece to shine through highlighting either the colour or the characteristics of the fibre or both.
Every rug is woven individually on one of my five looms. The warp is chosen using strong organic cotton, designed to be lived with and enjoyed for generations.
FIELD. FLOCK. FIBRE. FLOOR
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What you will find here
Commission Your own Rug
Whether you are looking for a hallway runner, a fireside rug, a pew cushion or a large statement piece, Id be delighted to create something made especially for your home.
Together we will choose fleeces and colours that suit your space - I can even use your own sheep fleeces - creating a truly individual piece for your home.
PRICES FROM £110
Peg Loom Workshops
A wonderful way to spend half a day as a treat for yourself, fun with friends, hen party activity, school holidays or to connect with a new skill.
I run peg loom weaving workshops in my cosy kitchen on the edge of Dartmoor or outside if the weather is fine.
Half a day includes full materials and tuition, a light lunch, home-made cakes and plenty of tea, coffee, squash.
I will be showing you various fleeces in the raw and then provide you with washed and carded fibre to create a small rug, seat pad or moggie mat.
The 3 hr workshop will include cutting cotton warp lengths, threading and setting up a peg loom, weaving, having a go at carding the fleece and finishing off your special piece, ready to take home with you! Lunch will be served and give you a chance to chat and ask any questions about weaving, wool, looms etc.
Wool is such a renewable and sustainable source with hypoallergenic qualities. As well as being very cosy! You will be taking home something that was literally grown on the sheep at the farm. It doesn’t get much more sustainable than that!
£75 per person
6 places only at one session.
Please message or contact me to book. Full payment on booking please.
Happy Weavers from my Workshops
Woven to Order - Created on the Loom For You
These products are made with beautiful fibres such as nettle and flax and are time consuming to make so are not kept in stock but woven just for you.
Aga Rail Towel
Dishcloth
Wine Bottle Holder
Tea Towel
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Testimonials
Claire Pullinger
"Oh my word she's home. Stripey smells amazing - a lot better than she smells in the field! She's so floofy with her little crimps preserved. Sharon, for once I am speechless, - its so beautiful, crafted with such skill and patience and better than I could ever have imagined. From that raw fleece I sent you to this precious treasure of a throw is nothing short of magical oh, by the way, can you guess that I LOVE IT! Thank you so, so much".
Karen
Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a wool workshop with Sharon from Rug and Spindle. I learned how to card wool, choose different wool with colour and texture and then weave on a peg loom to make a seat pad. Sharon explained every procedure exceptionally well and it was easy to follow her instructions. I was thrilled with what I made!
Kate W
Sharon is a good teacher, giving clear instructions, providing lovely materials, praising us to the hilt and patiently repeating her instructions. Her huge enthusiasm for the craft almost outshone the sunshine and was a joy to be part of. Thank you for sharing the love.
Caroline, Woolly Sheep Rescue
Wet Felted Rug from Flock Member "Willow". Willow has arrived safely and she is absolutely stunning. Thank you so very much Sharon for this donation.. I have already had an enquiry to sell her so hopefully she will soon be on her way to a new home.
Marie Stephens
Wet Felted Rug . Lovely lady with a genuine passion for what she does. I had a lovely rug made from my sheep fleeces and she sent me pictures and updates of the process which was fascinating.
Nicky Royall
“I recently hosted a wool workshop for Rug and Spindle. It was a fun, fact filled few hours of being very much "hands-on" with the product and equipment Sharon was very quick to assist and explain any areas where we felt stuck and we all progressed and finished our time with the most wonderful pure wool seat pad/wall art or whatever you fancied turning your piece into. Highly recommended”.