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Beilidu

Beilidu is the name given to the flock of Manx Loaghtan sheep that are raised on a smallholding situated between the Brecon Beacons and Epynt Mountains of Mid Wales.

This breed of sheep has been established for over 25 years and is valued for their attractive brown (loaghtan) fleeces. Manx Loaghtan sheep are native to the Isle of Man and were popular up until the 18th Century, but by the 1950s the numbers of these sheep had dwindled, and they remain on the watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

The fleeces of these sheep are ideal for use in hand spun or knitted products, and Beilidu sell items ranging from knitted bears to gloves, scarves and mittens.

Clem's Daughter

Handmade home accessories and exclusive gifts designed and created by Sue Payne.

Based in Newbridge-on-Wye in the heart of Mid Wales, Sue started a business from her passion for sewing almost a decade ago.

She creates lavender cushions, doorstops, animal shapes and hanging hearts in an array of different fabrics, including Melin Tregwynt Wool, Elanbach Linen, Laura Ashley Gingham and Welsh Blankets from the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Nellie and Eve

Named after her grandmothers, Nellie and Eve is a company run by Helen Hickman from her workshop in rural South West Wales.

She specialises in using vintage fabric, hand spun yarn and recycled textiles to produce unique handmade items to treasure. All wool is sourced locally, with much of it coming from the sheep that happily graze the fields surrounding her workshop, while the vintage fabric is collected by Helen and chosen for its colour, pattern and texture.

Helen comes from a long line of seamstresses, embroiderers and home-makers and her products include items such as doorstops, tea cosies and rugs.

Moat Stitching Barn

Opened in 2008 by Gillian Trickey to supplement her farm in Caersws, Moat Stitching Barn is the perfect way for her to pass on the skill and interest she has for her craft.

Her own ability was first honed through a City and Guilds course in Patchwork and Quilting at West Hope College, Craven Arms. Gillian then started running her own courses from Newtown Library before forming Maldwyn Quilters with Linda Jobling in 2002.

She is very proud of the pupils she has helped and hosts an annual open day when their work is put on show for prospective students to admire.

Strawberry Seahorse Designs

Textile designer and artist Fiona King has had a long-held interest in craft making and having completed a short City and Guilds course on the subject some years ago, decided to focus on embroidery.

Since moving to Mid Wales she has taught workshops throughout Powys and has also led classes for many West Country Embroider's groups. She was also invited to teach at the Jersey Textile Showcase and more recently at a stitching group in Guernsey.

She sells embroidery supplies and kits, as well as her own handmade one-off designs.