Qualicum Weavers & Spinners Guild
Supporting personal growth in the fibre arts with study groups, workshops, mentoring and sharing of experience.
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About the Guild
The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild has been part of the Oceanside artisan community since 1991. The guild evolved from a small group of students of noted local weaver Elaine Duncan to over 60+ members.
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Comfy Blankets
Terry's baby blanketThis post is about comfy blankets. For some they conjure up cozy nights in front of the fireplace. For others they are a traditional welcoming present for a new baby. Whatever your approach, there are a lot of options with regard to...
Weaving Inspiration
Doug's boat pillows"Weavers' block" is not a technical term describing weave structures. It is a form of "weaving depression" akin to writers's block. The symptoms are easy to identify. You can walk past a shelf full of colourful yarn and nothing...
The Spinning Wheel Goes Round and Round
Rolags from Grinsheep Fiber ProductionThe picture to the left show a group of rolags ready for spinning. In addition to the colour grading there are small bits of coloured silk. Imagine for a minute all the different yarns that a spinner could create...