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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Linen and Lace Workshop
Ombre stripes in linen singlesWhen we think of linen cloth it congers up many different visions. It is associated with ancient history. Egyptian mummies had linen wrappings. Linen production was instrumental in the rise and fall of textile based...
Hats
sarah's crochet hat Hats are a great small project that can be made without a big investment in materials or time. Everyone can use a hat so it is not a problem if you get on a roll and make too many. You can wear different hats to suit your...
Colour and Weave Effects
variation on hound'stoothHarness envy is common among those weavers who love pattern. Most patterns depend upon the interlacement of warp and weft to create skips that allow different proportions of either the warp or weft to show on the surface. To make a...