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Thomas Murray & Brenda Thomas—Green Growers Farm
Brenda and Thom raise llamas on their farm in Gibsons, along with many chickens and a big veggie garden.
Read MoreValerie McKeen
I raise my sheep on a grass/hay diet to ensure fleece quality. I have Shetland, Scottish Black Face, and Clun Forest cross sheep. I process the fleece myself and then sell it in locks, carded rovings, or carded batts.
Read MoreWendy Drummond—Three Stone Soup Fibre Studio
The underlying intent in my work is engaging fibre, heart, and story into every piece; increasing awareness and appreciation of sustainable, natural fibres; promoting the local fibre community; and advocating for the slow cloth/slow fashion movement.
Read MorePenny Stewart
Penny is a spinner and weaver and has been a long-time member of the Sunshine Coast Spinners and Weavers Guild. She has a fibre art Studio on Granville Island in Vancouver and specializes in natural coloured yarns and naturally dyed yarns.
Read MoreDeanna Pilling—La Belle Cottage
My earliest memories of a deep relationship with fibre arts come from my paternal Irish grandmother, Margaret Isabelle Patterson, affectionately known as Belle. Granny taught me and my sisters to knit, crochet, sew, and hook rugs. For many years I had to place dreams of creating my own weaving/fibre arts studio on a shelf while […]
Read MoreDorothy Thom
I have been interested in fibre arts for most of my life. Knitting began in Brownies, and other needle arts followed. Living in extremely isolated areas for many years encouraged a love of needlepoint and rug hooking as a main source of entertainment, along with a love of reading. Moving to the Sunshine Coast helped […]
Read MoreAnn Fransblow
Fleece: Baby Doll and Suffolk X, Llama
Read MoreVerna Chan—Kitten’s Mittens Knit and Crochet
I have many passions and use my creativity in writing, music, fibre arts and more. I have been knitting since I was very young and have always had a love of natural fibres and vintage designs. I enjoy creating functional, wearable art and the challenge of bringing to life designs inspired by fine fibres and […]
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