Hope everyone survived the big snow storm. You probably managed to get some projects done! I certain did. This January clean up I even found warps from last year! lol
Big Thanks to neighbour Bob! He rounded up all the neighbour kids and took them around the big sheep pasture on 3 toboggans. The sheep were of course hiding in the barn.
We will be sending our a newsletter soon with our up coming classes. We are fine tuning the dates with or lead instructor Marion Vandall. If there is a class that you really wish to do, please send an email and we can see about scheduling it in.
The 12 days of Christmas are nearly over. In the olden days it was time to pick up your spinning and get back to work. We have lots of fibre for Distaff Day if you are lacking lol! On Friday at St Peters Anglican Church Hall in Duncan, there is a Distaff Day celebration. I will be going and am happy to get back to see everyone again after our covid years.
So Grab a friend and start spinning on Friday!!
Looking forward to seeing all our friends at the Errington Craft sale on Dec 10, 2022 at the Errington War Memorial Hall.
2022 has just flown by!!
Christmas is coming up way too fast.
They also want to let you know that the Christmas tree is up and there are many wonderful Christmas ideas under the tree.
A spinning wheel?
A loom?
Felting kits?🎄⛄
Learn to Spin on a drop spindle?
Sock yarn to make that perfect pair of socks for someone special?🧦🧦
There are so many possibilities!!!!
Gift certificates are available if you just can’t decided!
We have spent some busy time in the studio this year. We did lots of dying and it seemed to just march right out the door. We introduced some dyed silk and have them available in small lots(20 meters/65feet for$5.72+gst.) for embroidering that something special on your project🪡
We have plans for more classes in the new year. Some our our most popular are the needle felting classes. Our instructor Marion Vandall made herself available to come up from Victoria to teach. Thank you so much Marion for all your help throughout the year. We will see you in the New Year!😊
Have you ever thought of trying Rigid Heddle Weaving but can not commit a lot of time? I will be opening the studio on some days so you can give it a try. Please watch for the dates in up coming newsletter or on the website. We will be using the Ashford Sampleit 40cm Loom. It will be warped and ready for and enjoyable creative experience.
Nuno Felting on Silk Chiffon. You will be creating a beautiful scarf. They are fun to do and you will wear it with a big smile.
Consider getting your besties together for an afternoon of felting fun as a birthday outing! or just an fun outing with friends contact us for booking
Well 2022 summer is just around the corner I am certain. I think?? The weather has tucked us into the studio and we have been doing some dyeing. We have some sock yarn done it insparational colours. There is hardly ever bad weather for wool socks.
We so enjoyed going to the Bradley center for the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre festival. Nice to see some familiar faces and meet some new people. I receieved lots of questions on various classes. I find people are shy about spending a full day in a class or workshop. Covid has changed some of our habits for sure.
I am happy to give a one on one class for weaving, spinning, felting. A popular thing lately has been to celebrate a friend’s brithday, by giving her a class and friends joining in.
Please contact the shop via email or call if there is something you would like to learn.
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Well it has been a while since the last post with this pandemic going on. There have been many changes in how we do things. Our new normal seems to change. The shop is open regular times but it is perferred if you call for appt time as I am limited to the number of people I can have in the shop.
What is new you may ask?? Babies and more babies. I think we are all done with lambing. Next it will be time to shear! There will be many fleeces! Then of course more work.
If you are interested in a fleece please contact me via phone or email.
I have been trying to keep you all up to date on the facebook page as it is easy to post a quick photo. If you are not following us on facebook, join us in all this fun and wooly business.
Ashford has some new products. 
These will be coming in May!! This is so exciting to have these introduction to dyeing kits. Order now so you dont miss out.
Since we are now in Phase III the Studio is open Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30 PM or by appointment!
Due to the current strain on the postal and delivery systems, small individual orders are not being accepted by my suppliers. If you need parts or accessories for your spinning wheels or looms please let me know so I am able to gather enough for an full order September 1, 2020. Thanks for understanding.” Be calm Be kind Be safe”
COVID19 Procedures:
Masks are mandatory
Please use hand sanitizer from the pump bottle upon entering.
Only 3 people in the store at a time.
These procedures are set up for your protection and mine as outline by WorksafeBC
I am still clearing floor space for all my new stock! I can not have believed the number of goodies I have found during the renovations. Saturday we will be have our final Flash Sale!
Our Fifth and final sale will be Saturday Aug 29, 2020, 10am- 2 pm The flash sale table will be under the big tent in front of the shop. Rain or Shine!! There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
Colorful batts, Briggs and Little pure wool country roving, hand spun yarns, Baa Ram Ewe knitting kit, GEMS fingering yarn, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo wheels and looms 25% off. And so much more!!
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies from Farmer Sam
COVID19 Procedures:
Masks are mandatory
Please use hand sanitizer from the pump bottle upon entering.
Only 3 people in the store at a time.
These procedures are set up for your protection and mine as outline by WorksafeBC
It was so much fun last Saturday we are having another Flash Sale!
Help me gain some floor space back in the shop for the new stock I have ordered!
Our Second sale will be Saturday Aug 8, 2020, 10am- 2 pm and will continue weekly all August. The special sale items will be on the flash sale table. There will be new items every week!
This week we have on the flash sale table:
GEMS fingering yarn, 20/25cm Louet Lisa frame Loom, 10″ Schacht looms, Matchless bulky plyer flyer head for older wheels, batts, fibre, yarns, books, purl and loop placemat looms, demo equipment 25% off.
The farm stall is open and will be packed with fresh veggies!
See you on Saturday
