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11/29/2019 0 Comments

Community Highlight // Project Linus

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Interested in donating or helping out?  Please reach out to the Chapter Coordinator for your area: 

Vancouver
Jennifer Marburg
projectlinusvancouver@gmail.com

Burnaby
Christine Wong
projectlinusburnaby@gmail.com

Richmond
Gail Nichols
JandG@telus.net
Learn more about Project Linus
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11/17/2019 0 Comments

Artistry in Stitch // an exhibition

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11/15/2019 0 Comments

Call for BC designers, artists etc

If you are a BC textile-based maker, designer, indie-dyer, artist, business etc. and you'd like featured on our Community Highlights, we'd love to have you! Your highlight will be featured in the following ways
  1. On the front-page rotation
  2. On our blog when your feature goes live, along with links to your online spaces.
  3. OOnn the footer of all blog posts which feature you, ie events, new designs etc. See an example here.


Here's what we will need from you:
  1. WHO: Your name as you would like it to appear on the highlight
  2. WHAT: A short description of your business in 15 words or less. Begin the sentence with your business name.
  3. WHERE: Your location
  4. A longer description of you and your business in 70 words or less
  5. A photo to represent your business (JPEG). I will be cropping it to be square.
  6. Your links (Ravelry, Instagram, website etc)

    ​It's free! We're all about spreading the word (and love) about locals!

Above are some examples of what it will look like. Here is a link to all the others: LINK
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11/15/2019 0 Comments

Everlea Yarn pop up // Sunshine Coast

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Join me on Saturday Nov 16th at @thekubestudios in Gibsons BC for an Everlea Yarn pop-up and tapestry weaving skill-share. That means you can try your hand at some tapestry weaving techniques on our beautiful Mirrix Looms! It's going to be a chill day of knitting, weaving and yarn squishing. Join us! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We'll have all our yarns and looms and accessories available, including our naturally dyed Organic Merino fingering, sport and worsted weight yarns. Our Canadian Alpaca Plus (the perfect hat yarn) and all Mirrix Loom sizes from 8"-38", and the spencer power treadle and loom extenders, spring kits etc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will I see you there? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tapestryweaving #everleayarn #sunshinecoastbc #naturaldyes #organicmerino #knitting #yarn #mirrixlooms

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11/15/2019 0 Comments

Western Front // Toque Craft Fair

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Toque season is upon us! Come to Western Front Nov 29-Dec 1 for three days of handmade textiles, jewellery, bags, books, perfumes and so much more! Friday evening have a bratwurst or a cocktail while you shop, come back Saturday and Sunday for bake sale and kids crafting table! Be sure to buy your membership, as all memberships bought at toque are automatically entered for a prize pack!

A post shared by Western Front (@western_front) on Oct 31, 2019 at 1:17pm PDT

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11/15/2019 0 Comments

Anita Sikma Design holiday market

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We’re back! In exactly one month! My 3rd annual #anitasikmadesignstudio Holiday Market. This year I welcome back @reassembly.botanical @tonydubroy @cowichanvalleysoaps @beatonlinen and introduce @hives4humanity @ssimi.ssimi to the festive gang! Very excited for this market, details to follow! Stay tuned □❤️ . . . Lovely poster design compliments of @kalimalinka

A post shared by Anita Sikma Design (@anitasikma) on Nov 14, 2019 at 8:16am PST

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11/14/2019 0 Comments

Washington: a design by Illitilli

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Hudson + West Co. has launched! Washington is my contribution to their debut collection. It’s knit like a shawl, then folded and seamed to create an oversized sleeveless cardigan - the perfect layering piece! Worked in @hudsonandwestco Forge, a 3-ply worsted-weight blend of Merino and Corridale that is a real pleasure to knit. #illitilliknits #knittersofinstagram #knittersofravelry #knittingaddict #knittingpattern #modernhandknits

A post shared by illitilli (@illitilliknits) on Nov 13, 2019 at 9:19am PST

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11/13/2019 0 Comments

Sproket Socks: a design by Pip and Pin

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The perfect pair for five-colour mini skein sets, using up tiny scraps, or... did somebody say Advent Minis?! I am so so excited about these and they’ll be available on Ravelry tomorrow morning. (Also, how is this my first sock pattern?! ??) #adventknitting #pipandpin #megannodecker #scrappyknitting #scrappysocks #sprocketsocks #indieminisockswap #knitstagram #instaknitting #knittersofinstagram

A post shared by Megan Nodecker (@pipandpin) on Nov 5, 2019 at 1:26pm PST

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11/11/2019 0 Comments

Coming this week from Knox Mountain Knit Co

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✨COMING THIS WEEK!✨ . . . #pixiebeachshawl #knoxmountainknitco #fidleydyeworks

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11/9/2019 0 Comments

Noren in action at Maiwa School of Textiles

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Learning and exploring a whole new process of shirbori with master artist Yoko Kano and her daughter Kapo Kano or @studiohinoki in Japan. Feeling so very grateful for their generosity and sharing of knowledge and practice â–¡â–¡ and thankful for @maiwaschooloftextiles for bringing such amazing artists to vancouver. #maiwaworkshop

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11/8/2019 0 Comments

Visit Yoriko Oki at Circle Craft market

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Back from day 1 of Circle Craft Christmas Market. I had a wonderful day! □ It was so nice to see many familiar faces from as far as Bermuda. Thank you so much for stopping by to say hello. Many people came to introduce themselves and told me that they were following me on Instagram or they had bought my yarn on Etsy. You made my day! It is a long show (5 day long) with long hours (10am to 9pm for first 3 days). It feels almost brutal sometimes. □ But this is the show where I “grew up” as a maker, and I remembered why I like the show so much today. Circle Craft Christmas Market runs until Monday this year. I hope you have a chance to visit me at booth N04. It’s at the back left corner of the hall! . . . . . . . . . . . #yorikooki #yorikoyarn #weaving #handweaving #fibreartstudio #granvilleisland #handdyedyarn #weaversofinstagram #indiedyer #fibreart #fiberart #textileart #handwovenshawl #circlecraft #circlecraft2019 #handdyedyarns #indiedyersofig

A post shared by Indie Dyer • Weaver • Knitter (@yoriko.oki) on Nov 7, 2019 at 10:59pm PST

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11/7/2019 0 Comments

Ana Isabel and Amanda Langerak featured // In Her Studio magazine

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You can find a full length article and gallery featuring local artists Ana Isabel and Amanda Langerak in the current issue of In Her Studio magazine. Find the magazine in your local Michael's store or purchase online.
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11/7/2019 0 Comments

Circle Craft today through Sunday

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November 7 - 11, 2019 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West
tickets available online or at the door
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11/7/2019 0 Comments

Noren opening tomorrow at the Silk Weaving Studio

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This show is hung now and it looks fabulous! We welcome you to the opening tomorrow evening - Thurs Nov 6, 6 - 8pm. See you then!

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Yoko and Kazuho Kano from Studio Hinoki
Noren is the name given to traditional Japanese cloth dividers that hang in doorways and windows. The works in this exhibit will feature both traditional and contemporary  designs. Yoko is assisted by her daughter Kazuho. Please join us for the opening Thurs Nov 7 6-8pm
Exhibition runs Thursday Nov 7- Sunday Nov 24

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11/5/2019 0 Comments

Monthly Events at the Learnary

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​Textile Fixeries and Stuffy Triage
On the first Sunday of the month, we will be fixing textile things. We have a stuffy triage station for repairing our textiles love ones, sewing machines, various helpful tools, and some know how. We also invite folks to bring their beloved stuffies to the Stuffy Triage Centre to receive assistance in mending, stuffing, replacing eyes and various other tender administrations. Donations welcome to cover supplies, 1-4pm.

Sunday Stitchery
On the third Sunday of each month, come hang out and stitch something. Bring whatever project you're working on - darning, felting, hand sewing, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, crochet, etc. Share tips, bring questions, relax with fellow stitchers and have a cup of tea. This is a free drop in for all skill levels and all ages. 1-4pm

Weaving with Sarah
On the fourth Sunday of each month, weaver Sarah McKinnon will host a weaving drop-in, helping you with trouble shooting, answering your textile questions, and getting you started on new projects. Sarah is warm and knowledgeable and together with you, will make our space a weaving wonderland. Bring your own loom and yarns. All ages and levels welcome, no registration required. $10/family drop-in fee. We also welcome you to come by to watch or try one our small practice looms. 1-4pm

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