When Dagmar pulled out this finished item on Thursday, everyone had to have a turn looking it over. Dagmar knit this bag, and then proceeded to felt it, and then knitted the flowers to go on the front. Wonderful wooden handles complete the piece. Absolutely gorgeous Dagmar! We can’t wait to see the next one.
We were all very excited to see Julie’s completed baby blanket this week at the Thursday knit group. Made with Mission Falls Cotton, Julie used six different colours and a pattern that gave the illusion of soft waves to create this beautiful blanket. 
Be sure to pop in and check out our Fleece Artist specials corner! Nyoni, Mini Kid, Olann, and Big Merino all make for a beautiful display as well as gives you a variety of fibre to touch and feel. Also be sure to check out the new Knitscene which has a great pattern for the Typha Scarf using Nyoni, just one of the many things you can do with this great versatile yarn.
Calling all sheep producers! PSBANS is holding their 3rd annual Fleece and Wool Competition once again at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition in Truro, NS on August 24-28, 2010. The entry form and information have been attached to the newsletter, or feel free to call the shop for more information. Fleeces can be dropped off with entry forms at Gaspereau Valley Fibres, where Gwyneth Jones will pick them up to take them to the competition. Put your best fleece forward and good luck!
Phyllis was the happy recipient of Katrin’s beautiful hand knit socks. Katrin used Brown Sheep’s Wildfoote sock yarn to create these beauties! Great job Katrin, they look wonderful on Phyllis!
With Autumn quickly approaching, Gaspereau Valley Fibres is gearing up for the fall workshops. Below you will find all the different classes that will be held this fall. Call or email the shop to register for your spot today!
Felting Workshops with Elaine & Louise from FibrEnsembleFairy Fingers Scarf
Friday, September 10 1-4pm
Use super fine merino wool dyed in a brilliant array of colours to learn basic drafting and felting techniques and produce an eye catching scarf you can wear all fall and winter. They will even teach you their special way of wearing it to show off the “fingers” to their best advantage! This class is suitable for beginners to more advanced felters.
Workshop cost of $42 per person: includes instructions, use of felting equipment and all materials. Limit of 12 people.
Felt Bags
Saturday, September 11, 10am – 4pm
Use Blue Faced Leicester wool to create a bag that meets your needs and expresses who you are! Please remember to pack a lunch for this workshop.
Workshop cost: $70 per person – includes instruction, use of felting equipment and a variety of prefelts and yarns for embellishment as well as 100g of dyed merino top from Gaspereau Valley Fibres.
Enrollment limit of 12 people
Block a Week with Brenna Swinamer
September 26 2-4pm and every Sunday there after until Christmas
Spend your Sunday afternoons with Brenna and create a new and beautiful block a week. These blocks will be put together at the end of the workshop to create an heirloom aran afghan. Each block will be different from the last, using different cable and aran knitting techniques. This workshop will be spaced out over 15 Sunday’s with no class on October 10 or 24. A basic knowledge of knitting is needed for this workshop.
Workshop cost of $200 which includes yarn, needles and instructions. Class limit of 6 people.
The following are also classes we will be having, but dates and costs are still being decided. You can still call the shop to put your name down, and we will get back to you on the dates and costs.
This class will take a look at how to best select a fleece, and prepare it for spinning.
This workshop will give you an introduction to spinning on a spinning wheel.
Learn how to make great little baby booties with sheepskin soles. This workshop will also give you the skills and knowledge to make an adult size pair of booties as well.
Learn how to thrum and all the great projects that can you use this technique with. A knowledge of knitting is needed for this workshop.
This workshop will take you step by step through knitting a baby sock from top to bottom on double pointed needles. These skills and knowledge can then by applied to an adult sock for you!
This is a unique method of weaving a triangle shawl using a triangle loom and it is entirely woven by hand.
Explore the color and design possibilities of hand-woven fabric. Using a rigid heddle loom and flat stick shuttles learn the basics of setting up the loom and weaving a project to be completed by the end of the class.
Want to try weaving but don’t have the room for a loom? Card weaving is the perfect solution. Using square cards, you will be able to get your feet wet in the world of weaving using only square cards with a few holes in them!
Learn from the beginning the basics of crochet and how to read crochet patterns.
Gaspereau Valley Fibres is excited to announce the restart of their Tuesday evening knitting group! Starting on September 21, knitters, weavers, spinners, felters, hookers and all fibre enthusiasts are welcome to stop into the shop from 6-9 for an evening of good fibre crafts and even better conversation. So mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!
Willow stopped into the shop with her Mom and was happy to help us announce our summer sale! All cotton, hemp, bamboo, linen and tencel blends in the shop are 30% off until August 22 (with the exception of new arrivals). Cast on for a lightweight August project or get in gear for next summer, either way be sure to stop in and see what we have to beat the heat!
