You will receive:
5 X 100g braids of dyed fibre
1 X 50g hand processed natural colour Batt
There will be no added gifts/goodies in this collection as it is all about the fibre/artists and to also keep costs as low as possible.
*our large order discount system doesn't apply to this collection.
The Haunui Wool Artisan Collection 2025
Going back to the beginning, Haunui originated from a passion for sheep, wool and Handcraft.
My mother, Fiona, started breeding sheep back in the 1980’s, with a few coloured sheep of different breeds. She then combined these, aiming for sheep with handcraft characteristics in a range of natural colours that she herself enjoyed. Long, vibrant and easy spinning fibre with a beautiful handle and loft- no matter the micron!
Naturally, fibre arts and handcraft is the ethos behind Haunui Wool. We love seeing what fibre lovers create with our wool. We also feel very privileged to be a fibre base that artists choose to use. We always think of our group of artists, from breeding the sheep through to creating new Haunui blends for them to play with.
The worldwide fibre community is truly wonderful. Brought together by the love for our Haunui sheep and their wool. It created an idea within me, why not create a collaboration of talented artists with a common passion for Haunui?
I spoke to a few of my fibre art friends and they also loved the concept. So, here we are!
Everyone has put so much effort into making this exclusive collection come to fruition. It really feels in the spirit of our fibre community, and I thank them for all their efforts and help. We truly feel very lucky to work with such a talented group of people from around the world.
I allocated each artist a different base to work on, that was also something they would typically use from us. There was no brief or theme, I wanted each artist to express themselves in how the base inspired them… some even kept their colourway a secret from me!
And so, to the exciting bit, the artists!
A Lair Artifacts
Melanie Allaire is a fibre artist in Quebec, Canada who creates stunning art batts and dyed braids.
Melanie is creative in both education and spirit. She has a great love for mystery and intrigue which comes across in her fibre art.
Melanie has dyed a 100g braid of Extra Fine Haunui Wool combed top.
Blue Savannah
Kristin Milloway is a fibre artist in Idaho, USA. She dyes luxury yarns and fibre.
Kristen’s passion for fibre craft led her into dying. She enjoys working with luxury fibres to create heirloom quality braids and yarn that will bring you joy in every phase.
Kristin has dyed a 100g braid of a Haunui Wool Blend combed top.
Bramble Ridge Hand Dyed
Meaghan Mitchell is a fibre artist in Vancouver, Canada who creates gorgeous batts, dyed braids and yarn.
Meaghan originally fell into the world of fibre as she wanted to knit some hats for her boys. She is now a busy dyer of yarns and fibre, inspired by the outside world she loves to explore. Meaghan has always loved to create. Her excellent taste has her creating delicious treats in the kitchen too!
Meaghan has dyed a 100g braid of a Haunui Wool Blend combed top.
Inglenook Fibers
Macrina and Stephie are Greek Orthodox Christian Nuns based in Massachusetts, USA. They create gorgeous batts and dyed braids.
They’re extremely talented artists with a brush and paint. They’ve carried this through into fibre art. They find inspiration in the world of colours around them and transfer this onto fibre.
Macrina and Stephie have dyed a 100g braid of Extra Fine Haunui Wool combed top.
MellyKnits
Melissa Goulet is based in Vancouver, Canada and runs MellyKnits with help from husband Aaron and new to the team, Emily.
Melissa hand processes greasy(raw) fleeces and turns them into beautiful, carded batts. Melissa’s passion for wool is no secret and every fleece gets the opportunity to be something special in Melissa’s hands.
Melissa has created a 50g batt using an Extra Fine Haunui fleece, blended with a luxury fibre.
Union Fibre
Bonnie De Gros is a fibre artist in Wellington, New Zealand. She lovingly dyes yarn and fibre.
Bonnie is known for her earthy moody tones. She loves to let her creativity loose to create the colour magic and help others in their fibre journey.
Bonnie has dyed a 100g braid of Fine Haunui Wool combed top.