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Textile art classes at FACTS, Blyth
There are a number of textile art classes running at the FACTS Gallery in Blyth. Check out the options below or visit their website for complete info: https://factsblyth.ca. Intro to Crochet Join FACTS for a relaxing evening of stitching as Cathy Nethery introduces you to the basics of crochet. After learning the fundamental stitches, you will create a stunning scarf using variegated yarn. Indigo Dye Day Watch the magic of Indigo as it turns natural fibres into beautiful shades of blue. Bring your dingy whites to change blue or purchase items from us to dye on our Indigo Dye Day! Intro to Rug Hooking Learn the timeless tradition of rug…
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FACTS Gallery working session: heirloom patterns Oct. 26 at 1pm
Just a quick update: FACTS Gallery Blyth This Sat., October 26, I’ll be back in the FACTS gallery from 1 to 5 pm working on my latest projects and test swatches for the ‘dress of many patterns’ project. If you are into heirloom needlework patterns, pop in for a chat, I’d love to talk stitches. Feel free to stop in and visit! 🙂
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October update: silk on the needles
Greetings and a happy October to you! It’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to sit down and add an update to the blog. What a beautiful autumn it’s been so far! So much lovely sunshine – perfect weather for fall hikes and finishing up the last of the backyard work. As for me and my knitting… In early summer, I was offered a spot at the Fibre Arts and Creative Textiles Studio gallery in Blyth as a Peer Artist. I have just completed a project that I have been working on: a wool pillow for the FACTS Gallery. The pillow pattern is a recreation of the…
inspired by vintage needlework
