Qualicum Weavers & Spinners Guild
Supporting personal growth in the fibre arts with study groups, workshops, mentoring and sharing of experience.
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Resources
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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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In praise of the colour grey
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...
Modern Day Spinning Circle
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...
Building a Sample Collection
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...