Julie stopped in to show off her finished Lacy Chemise and knitted Amigurumi Octopus. The chemise was knitted in a lace weight yarn and the octopus was knit in a sport weight yarn. Two great projects just in time for spring!
Archive for March, 2010
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This shawl was started by Jali in April 2009 and lovingly finished by Betsy in February 2010. It was knit with one skein of Noro sock yarn and one skein of kidsilk haze held together
International Back to Back Sheep to Shawl Challenge
June 5, 9am – close
Come cheer on our local team “Sheep Thrills” as they shear a sheep, spin the wool and knit a sweater all in one sitting. The Back to Back is a world wide race with teams all over the world racing for the best time. Our local team consists of Debra Oxby, Delia Burge, Amanda Nash, Brenna Swinamer, Dale Gruchy, Liz Miller and Deb Orridge Barnhill.
Raffle tickets are being sold in the shop on the finished sweater, a MacAusland Blanket and gift certificates from all over Wolfville. All proceeds going to Carey Me palliative care program at the Valley Regional Hospital.
Shearing demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day by master shearer Sarah Nettleton and local fleeces will be available for purchase. Be sure to stop in and bring the family as the kids love to see the sheep up close!
Majic Carpet – Individual jars (2/3 oz) are $6.00 each, or buy all 13 colours in a kit for $53.00. A jar will dye four pounds of wool.
Available colours are: Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Moss Green, Red Violet, Blue Violet, Brilliant Green, Bottle Green, Chocolate Brown, Reddish Brown, Seal Brown, and Black.
Country Classics dyes are $6.00 for a 3 oz jar. A jar will dye two pounds of fabric.
PRO Washfast dyes are $4.00 each – an ounce will dye 6 pounds of fabric.
Gaywool Bush Blends are $12.00 per 80g jar.
Gaywool Original dyes come in a 100g jar.
We carry wheels from Schacht, Louet, Ashford and Majacraft. If we don’t have the one you’re looking for in stock, we are able to order it in. Feel free to drop by and try one out today!
The library here at Gaspereau Valley Fibres is ever changing. We have a wide selection of books covering everything from knitting, to crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting and even dyeing. If you are looking for a particular title, please call the shop and we would be happy to set it aside for you or put it on order if it is currently out of stock. Below you will find a few examples of the magazines and publishers we carry items from. If uncertain if we have the book, magazine or DVD you are looking for, give us a call and we will happily answer any questions you have!
Wild Fibers Magazine is a wonderful, hard-to-find magazine. It covers all aspects of the exotic natural fibres industry, with a focus on sustainability.
Rowan Magazine is also available at Gaspereau Valley Fibres. Known for its beautiful, classic designs, it is always in demand. Pair with Rowan yarns for the great knitting experience the designers intended.
Lucy Neatby DVDs – Lucy Neatby is a Nova Scotian fibre artist genius. She has produced a series of 13 knitting DVDs. These are useful for seeing techniques demonstrated.
Interweave Press – Publishers of these great books among others: Sock Innovation, Gifted, Northern Knits and Natural Knits
School House Press – Publisher of such items among others: Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Baby Surprise Jacket DVD, The Knit Stitch and the Treasury of Knitting Books by Barbara Walker
Potter Craft – Publisher of these among others: Toe-up Socks for Everybody, A Fine Fleece and The Yarn Lover’s Guide to Hand Dyeing
Perl Grey stitch markers – Handmade in Nova Scotia!
- ‘Baa’ – Set of four pewter stitch markers on nylon cord; two are sheep, and two say “baa baa.” $22.00
- Set of three wooden beaded stitch markers on nylon cord – $25.00
Buttons – We carry assorted buttons from Mission Falls, Perl Grey, Renaissance & Blue Moon Buttons, and a local company, Driftwood Ornamentals.
Eucalan Wool Wash – 100ml: $2.50 and 500ml: $11
Felting needles – $12 for a set of 10
Foam blocks (for needle felting) – $8
Gingher stork embroidery scissors – $17.95
Plastic sheep tape measure – $8.75
“Darn It” handmade wooden darning egg – $10
Gauge Wizard: A magnifier to put over your gauge swatch for counting stitches – $6.95
Swifts
Ball Winders
Needle Gauge Pendants – A decorative pendant that also doubles as a needle gauge. 
Critter Eyes – The perfect finishing touch for dolls, animals and monsters.
The Cotswold is a rare, heritage breed of sheep and their long curly locks give dyed colours great life and depth.
100 grams for $16
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85% Nova Scotia Cotswold wool, 10% kid mohair, 10% alpaca Approx. 146 yds/4z or 135 metres/100g skein $20 |
