ABOUT HILADORA

Hiladora (Spanish)n: spinner, fiber spinner

Hiladora is the result of a dream, a dream to create artistic beauty through the medium of fibers and textiles while exploring traditional methods such as spinning, knitting, weaving, and quilting.

I learned to knit and crochet when I was about 5 years old, and self-taught handspinning in 2006. I specialize in handpainted fiber, handpainted and handspun artisan yarn. Akiko also creates textile masterpieces and provides patterns to inspire the creative endevours of other fiber artists.

MATERIALS USED

I use Everything! My yarns and fibers (and the textile created with it) always include natural fibers, either protein (wool, mohair, alpaca, silk, etc) or vegetable (cotton, hemp, linen, etc) or both. And on occasion (like with bulky novelty yarns), they will also include "mystery items"...like recycled sari silk fiber, beads and buttons, ribbon and fabric strips, felted nubbies, threads, sparkles, etc.

Whenever possible I like to use recycled raw material and mill ends. This means that I may not always know the specifics of the fiber (like what type of wool it is, and so on), but I make sure that the final product is not only wearable but enjoyable.

About 80% of my raw material is hand-dyed by me. I use acid dyes and/or kitchen-safe dyes (like Kool-Aid, Food coloring, easter egg dyes, wilton cake dyes, etc)...the latter because I have small children and make it easier and safer to work around them!

DISCLAIMER: While Hiladora's fiber studio is self-contained. I, the fiber artist, do have 4 dogs and therefore I am in constant contact with them daily. My fiber and yarn is not exposed to dog hair as my dogs have no access to the studio - but, if you are very sensitive and allergic to dog hair in any way, please keep this in mind when considering to purchase my fiber products. Hiladora LLC does not take responsibility if you knowingly purchase an item that may cause you an allergic reaction or other medical condition due to the fiber artist's physical contact with dogs (or cats, or other living things for that matter...) Thanks for your understanding!

LOCAL RETAILERS & ONLINE BOUTIQUE

Soon you will be able to find Hiladora at the following local yarn/fiber stores:

Cowgirl Yarn, Laramie, WY

Natural Stitches, Pittsburgh, PA

If you prefer to shop online, please click here to go to Hiladora's Etsy Boutique.

SPECIAL REQUESTS & COMMISSIONS

By special request, Hiladora will gladly prepare a fiber masterpiece (be it a custom-designed yarn, knitted, woven, or quilted pieces) based on your specifications. Just send an email !

POLICY FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ORDERS

I will consider your order lost in the mail if it hasn't arrived within 20 days. Because Hiladora's products are one-of-a-kind items, it will be nearly impossible to replace your lost order with an exact match. However, I can give you credit for your lost order so you can purchase a different product and have it shipped to you for free.


RETURN POLICY

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I will refund your money (minus shipping costs) up to 10 days after you have received your purchase. You will be responisble for returning items in their original condition as well as cover return shipping costs.