Welcome to Hand Maiden Fine yarns, the Fleece Artist label for exceptional fibres featuring Swiss Mountain Silks.

The trees are budding and we have a winner for our Spring Design contest. Congratulations Gabrielle Vézina for her winning entry Cycles2. This fashionable cowl has eye-catching reversible cables knit in Mini Maiden. It is available on her Ravelry page here. (http://www.ravelry.com/designers/gabrielle-vezina)

Our two runners up are Diana Rozenshteyn with Afterglow and Penny Schumer with the First Leaves of spring. Both shawls have delicate lace patterns, perfect for springtime and makes great used of Sea Silk and Casbah respectively.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered. We simply love seeing your projects.