Back in October, I shared with you the exciting news about a groundbreaking documentary The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy which delves deep into the rich history and cultural significance of Cowichan sweaters. You can check it out for free on CBC Gems. Fast forward to today and the impact of
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Its been almost a year since our last yarn tasting and there are some lovely new yarns we would like to share with you. More info on registration (and pretty pictures) to come, but just wanted to give a heads up to SAVE THE DATE for the evening of Friday
Read MoreOver the years we have collected and distributed thousands of handknit and crocheted items throughout the community. In the early years this was through a designated event called a Warm Things Drive that usually started in late Nov and went through the holidays. Nowadays we accept donations year round on
Read MoreAsh Ashberg of Sunflower Knits, a Canadian artist, queer dyer, knitwear designer, educator and self-professed fibre witch from the prairies will be heading to the West Coast at the end of the month and joining us at an inpromptu stitch social on Sunday Feb 25th from 3-6pm. They will be
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Embarking on a recent adventure through the vibrant art scene of Vancouver was a captivating experience that left my soul ignited and my creativity sparked. One highlight that stood out was my visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, where the ROOTED HERE: WOVEN FROM THE LAND exhibition is currently on
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