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Joan is selling her Louet Victoria wheel. It is like new and comes with three bobbins, a lazy kate and a carrying case. Joan is asking $575 for this gem. If interested please call her at (902) 644-3292. |
Archive for November, 2011
Monthly Archive
| The Knitting Groups have had a busy last few months and have been churning out amazing piece after amazing piece. You are all truly an inspiration! | |
| First up is Jan and her beautiful lace shawls. The left is made with Rowan Kidsilk Haze and is light as air. The right is made with Fibre Isle's Kami Bison. Amazing Jan! |  |
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Next is Libby with her cotton baby cardigan. Knit with an empire waist, this piece has a classic style and is sure to be a keepsake for many years to come. Love it Libby! |
| Donna had her wheel spinning this summer and had enough to create this gorgeous shawl. The cream colour brings forth pictures of beautiful sheep frolicking through the pastures. Even Caprice the llama loves it. Great job Donna! |  |
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Katrin has completed another beautiful sweater. Knit with Berroco Blackstone Tweed, this pullover is comfy and cozy with merino, mohair and angora all mixed in. |
| Kelly adds another shawl to her completed pieces pile. A very fine weight yarn with a solid colour border, this shawl is truly amazing. |  |
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Dagmar's mother came to visit and the two of them were knitting (and felting!) up a storm. Among their projects were a few of these amazing felted baskets. Knit and then washed to create a dense material,with sticks added in for handles, these baskets are the perfect addition to any household. Great job! |
| JoAnne welcomed a new addition to her family this fall with baby Ezra. Here are a few pieces she made for her. Top is a variation on the pumpkin hat, and the cardigan is Baby Sophisticate, a free top down cardigan pattern that is a fun quick knit. Congratulations JoAnne! |  |
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Jan finished up this cardigan for her mother. A simple stitch pattern made it a quick knit. Here she models it for us. Thanks Jan, looks great! |
| Donna and her very first pair of socks! She knit these using Sausalito from Crystal Palace Yarns, a beautiful machine wash merino and nylon blend. Fantastic Donna! Keep them coming! |  |
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Here is Diana and her completed Gunnerside sweater from Rowan's Purelife British Sheep Breeds Collection. Diana used Lambs Pride Bulky and knit it up in no time at all. Looks perfect Diana. |
| Everyone was watching Julie like a hawk as she created this beautiful piece. Using Skif's Cotton Tape (think thin, flat yarn), Julie knit this dress in what seemed like no time at all and it suits her perfectly. Wonderful job Julie! |  |
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This Thursday afternoon the ladies were on a finishing spree. From left to right we have JoAnne and Jan with both beautiful shawls, Karen and her pair of socks and Naomi with a cute little owl baby sack. Looking good ladies! |
| Patty came in to show us her completed Rowan Kidsilk Creation. She knit a few rows every night and before she knew it voila! Great job Patty! |  |
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Libby was a summer resident here in the valley from Ontario. She was a great addition to our group and we miss her now that she has gone back home. Her she is with her completed shrug using Berroco Remix. Looks lovely Libby! Hurry back. |
| Garth was taught to spin this summer but found his true calling with needle felting. Here is his revamped t-shirt with a beautiful autumn scene. Great job Garth. |  |
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Su took part in our Tempest Knit Along led by Naomi and here she is with her completed Tempest! Knit with Fleece Artist BFL 2/8 this cardigan is a lightweight cozy piece. Wonderful Su! |
| Megan has been knitting up a storm these last few months and even had a knit present for her mom when she came to visit! Jane Richmond's Oatmeal Pullover made with Lambs Pride Bulky fit her like a glove. Megan is wearing a slouch hat made using Fleece Artist wool. Keep it up Meg! |  |
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And last but definitely not least are Naomi and Heather. Naomi is modeling her Daybreak shawl knit with Fleece Artist Seawool and Handmaiden Camelspin. Absolutely beautiful Naomi. Heather is wearing her first ever knitting project! A lovely moss stitch scarf. We are sorry to see Naomi off as she has moved back to Ontario, but it was a pleasure having you while we did! Be sure to visit! |
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With the Fleece Artist coming to town, Gaspereau Valley Fibres is stocking up! Scrumptious specials including: Woolie Silk 3ply, a beautiful blend of wool and silk that is a favorite of knit wear designer Ilga Leja; dk weight of yak and camel, sure to please even the pickiest of knitters; and Lanica, a single ply 100% organic merino wool that knits up quickly to create beautiful garments. We also have a few boxes of Handmaiden seconds, and of course all the favorites we carry in the shop on a regular basis. Don't miss this opportunity as stock will not last very long! |
| The Wine and Wool Tasting is almost upon us! Kathryn will be bringing three bags full filled with crowd favorites as well as some brand new luxury skeins to show off. Katie from Gaspereau Winery is excited to share the lovely wines from our beautiful valley and to discuss all the varieties of grapes used to make them. Chef Brit will be whipping up a storm in the kitchen creating wonderful goodies for everyone to snack on while they sample. |  |
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We want to remind everyone to bring in their finished (or almost finished!) Fleece Artist projects for show and tell. Let's inspire each other! There will be a special discount given to those who bring them in, as well as other great in store promotions and savings. We will have many Fleece Artist skeins to choose from, as well as bottles of wine you can purchase through Katie. Please remember that a donation will be collected for Chrysalis House as well. Saturday, November 26th, 2-4pm -this is not an event to be missed. See you soon! |
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Thrumming Workshop with Manda |
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| Gaspereau Valley Fibres would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 11th Annual Maritime Spinners Retreat a huge success. 125 spinners, 19 vendors, and three days surrounded by fibre, friends and good times. |  |
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We were very pleased to have Richard Ashford and Kate Sherratt from Ashford Wheels and Looms, and our Canadian distributor Marc Pelaquin in attendance to make this a truly unforgettable event. We look forward to next years' retreat in Memramcook, NB and encourage everyone to keep spinning local! |
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MaryBeth is gearing up for another set of great workshops to get your taste buds moving! Click ahead to learn about making strong bones with alternatives to milk, using flavorful herbs and cooking gluten free. |
| Gaspereau Valley Fibres is very excited to announce the publication of the Nova Scotia Fibre Farm calendar for 2012. This calendar is a fundraiser for the Edith Zillig Sheep Fonds at the Agricultural College in Truro. The sheep Fonds is a library collection, started with a large portion of Edith's own personal collection, of information about or relating to Sheep and the many uses for them. You can read more about it here. |  |
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Edith (1915 – 2009) was an amazing woman who moved here from Germany. She worked tirelessly to promote sheep and wool and is remembered for her enthusiasm and dedication to the project. This calendar highlights 12 fibre farms across NS and all proceeds go to Edith's Sheep Fonds. The calendar sells for $23 and is sure to be a welcome addition to any wall. |
