My Mom has been a crafter for as long as I can remember. She has made so many beautiful things over the years. My sisters and I of course got the benefit of her gift by joining along, learning and making. My youngest sister is...
For the past couple of weeks I have been diving back into fibre research and connections. I have reached out to people I have met, I have gone through notes I made over the past few years and I am actively diving into what we...
This year at TapRoot we have sourced seed from Fibrevolution in Oregon. They have a growing guide on their website. FIBREVOLUTION FLAX GROWING GUIDE - check it out. The seed variety is Linore. We have flax seeds available for purchase within Canada at our mill or our online shop....
[gallery size="full" columns="1" ids="17390,17365,17389,17388"] Our linen is gown, processed, and spun by us, each batch is unique. Our yarns and spun with flax tow which is the byproduct of hackling flax for long line. These shorter fibers are gathered up and go through a process of...
Hello Everyone. I guess it's about time I introduce myself. Hi! I am Sara. I started working at the fibre lab at the beginning of January, and it is a wonderful excuse for me to play with fibre every day! A bit about me, I am from Ontario. My husband...
Starting in 2016, TapRoot Fibre Lab launched a locally owned and operated mill to spin yarn from flax produced by TapRoot Farms and other local fibre farmers. Starting from scratch, we have employed local yarn expertise, enthusiasm, and knowledge to build a line of local...
We are so excited to launch our Community Shared Linen (CSL); an opportunity to support a localized small-scale textile industry from seed, to fibre, to final piece. Join us on this journey by investing in a year-long share of linen garments, accessories, and household items. Your...
We have just started blogging! You can follow the TapRoot Fibre Lab journey- going from seed to sow. Here are some updates from past communications to start our blog! The ladies at the Mill in Greenwich have been clearing out some of the many test products that Rhea...