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tag for Brant inspired works This year we took inspiration from the local Brant Festival that celebrates nature and the cycles that play out along our shores. As part of the festivities we held a two day show and sale of members' works many of them inspired...
Every spring the little fish whose remains are pictured above reminds us of the awesomeness of natural phenomena and how all living things are interconnected. The herring spawn in March and April coincides with the arrival of Brant geese on their long journey...
sand ridges Grey yarns tend to sit on the shelf like a wall flower at a dance. More vibrant colours seem to get all the attention. Those grey yarns have more potential than you may think so don't leave them on the shelf. The natural world is filled with...
Hand crafted spinning wheel The spinning wheel pictured to the left is a lovely piece of craftsmanship from the turned spindles that form the wheel to the carved hearts and other embellishments. To the man operating the spinning wheel, it is a piece of fine...
Sheila's lace samples New weavers are often advised by the more experienced to make and finish samples of their designs before committing time and yarn to the full project. Few of us follow through with that suggestion at first. It seems we have to...