Gaspereau Valley Fibres - Farm Wool Shop

More Winter Workshops

Brenda — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:47:18 +0000


Rug Hooking with Margaret Forsey Saturday, March 3rd 12 – 4pm $65 + HST registration fee which includes all materials In this beginner’s workshop, learn the folk-art tradition of rug hooking. Artist Margaret Forsey will share her unique, bend-the-rules approach to this craft. By re-using old clothing and burlap, you can create an eco-friendly work of art!

Intro to Needle Felting with Angela Melanson (Ages 8+) Saturday, March 17th 10am – 12pm $35 + HST registration fee which includes all materials In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of needle felting while exploring how this technique is very much like painting, only with a soft and malleable fibre. Enjoy a morning of making your own felted piece, which can be used to embellish something you already have, or simply hung as art on the wall.
Registration for classes can be done by phone with a credit card or in person to hold your spot. Class fees are not refundable. If you are unable to attend due to illness or weather, please call the shop to let us know and the fee can be transfered to another workshop. If a workshop is cancelled due to something on our end, fees will be refunded in full.

Fleece Artist Features

Brenda — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:57:35 +0000

We just received in a new order of Lanica! This beautiful 100% organic merino is a soft, lofty single ply that is great for any project you have in mind. With 175 meters it goes far and to make it even better, it's half off (Reg $24)! Come get it while it lasts
	Another great special we have is this beautiful yak (70%) and baby camel (30%) dk weight. 125 meters for 50 grams, this yarn would be great for mittens, hats or a cozy cowl. Half off (Reg $32) while supplies last!
Last up (but never least) is the newest addition to the Fleece Artist Family: Shiba. 70% wool 30% silk, this bulky weight single ply yarn is as gorgeous as they come. One skein is enough to make the Purl Soho's Bandana Cowl. Another great yarn from the team at Fleece Artist.

Ice Wine Fun

Brenda — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:41 +0000

Don't forget that this weekend and next is the 5th Annual Ice Wine Festival. There are fun and amazing events going on all over the valley, including L'Acadie Vineyards offering up samples of their red here in the shop. Stop in to say hi, grab a sample and view some amazing photography by local artist Angela Melanson. A festival not to be missed!

Workshop Reminder

Brenda — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:55:46 +0000

There are still spots available in the Short Spins with Marilyn! Don't miss this chance to brush up on your spinning skills! Call or email the shop to register.

Gifts

Brenda — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:42:46 +0000

Hand Knit Thrum Mittens
Knit with 100% Maritime wool and thrummed with cozy sheep’s fleece.
$38

Knit with handyed Blueface Leicester wool and thrummed with hand-dyed blueface roving.
$55

Hand Knit Thrum Slippers
Knit with 100% Maritime wool and thrummed with 100% merino rovings. Sizes small, medium and large.
$40

Forged Silver Shawl Pins
Available in various shapes and are lightweight enough for the most delicate of pieces. Also available in brass or copper.
$40

Hot Chocolate Sticks
Bring a cup of milk to boil and stir in these chocolate stick to make a great cup of coco. Available in caramel and dark chocolate flavours.
$3

Sheep Milk Soap

Locally handmade soap in Lavender. Rosemary Mint essential oils and Honey Oatmeal. Thanks to Margaret Zillig for the creamy sheep’s milk soap from her hard-working ewes.
$6

Conscious Wave Soap
Locally handmade soap in many beautiful scents.
$5.29

Finger Puppets
Hand knit puppets for young kids, of those who are young at heart!
$6 each of 3 for $15

Cat Toys
Hand knit catnip filled cat toys. Kitty Purl can't get enough of these and yours is sure to love them as well.
$6 for mouse $3 for ball

Herdy Mugs
Bone China coffee/tea mugs. A percentage of these sales go back to conserving the Herdwick sheep and the Lakeland landscape in the UK.
$25

Cat & Sheep Mugs
Hand crafted in Nova Scotia by Bread and Butter Pottery. Available with cats or sheep on them.
$30

Angela Melason Art Cards
Created by local artist Angela Melanson, these art cards are perfect for any occasion.
$5

Photography by Ernest Cadegan
Cards and framed prints of our sheep by local photographer Ernest Cadegan. Please call for prices and inventory of prints.
Cards $6

Justine’s Boyfriend Sweater

Brenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:57 +0000

Many of you will know of the Boyfriend Sweater Curse. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, it is a legend that is you knit your boyfriend a sweater, the relationship will end. (Read about it here: Sweater Curse) Most stories start out "Well a friend of a friend of mine…" but many have seen it happen first hand. We had two knitters who decided to laugh in the face of this legend and knit their beau's some woolies. Here is Justine and Nathan showing off Justine's beautiful handiwork. Justine made it look easy, and Nathan loves the sweater. Success story one! As for the other knitter, we hear that her beau hardly takes his off as well. Great job ladies! You've given hope to knitters everywhere!

Isabelle’s Maidenhair Scarf

Brenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:40:43 +0000

Isabelle fell in love with this skein of Maidenhair when she visited the shop a few weeks ago. Here she is with her completed scarf. It is always so fun to see how the colours turn out with the hand dyed skeins. Beautiful job Isabelle!

Donna’s Annabella Cowl

Brenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:31:51 +0000

We have seen many versions of this cowl but it seems each one is more beautiful than the last! Here is Donna with her cowl made with Handmaiden Maidenhair. Gorgeous Donna!

Dawn’s Chiton Pullover

Brenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:13:58 +0000

Here is Dawn in her finished Chiton pullover! We've been watching it grow for the last few months and we were so excited to see it finished and Dawn wearing it! Great job Dawn!

Audrey’s Kochoran Hat

Brenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:21 +0000

Audrey is on a roll! Here is another beautiful hat of hers, this time made for herself. Knit using Noro Kochoran, this hat is warm, fuzzy and had the distinct stripes of all things Noro. Great job Audrey!