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Back from Summer Break—and Stitching Again!
The North Shore Needle Arts Guild is back after our summer break, and what better way to welcome the new season than with a fresh needlework display? Our latest exhibition at Lions Gate Hospital’s Palliative Care 7th Floor display case features the beautiful work of our talented member Babs P. Her pieces showcase the expressive…
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Curiously Captivated: Following the Threads of Inspiration
What is it about certain subjects, materials or techniques that keeps us coming back to them? For textile and mixed-media artist Rachael Singleton, these recurring fascinations are what she calls being “curiously captivated.” Rachael sees a difference between being curious about something and being captivated by it. Curiosity makes us wonder, while being captivated encourages…
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Kawandi Quilting with Catherine Nicholls
Learn about the ancient technique of Kawandi Quilting. Catherine will introduce a brief history of this slow, meditative and intuitive art form and discuss how Kawandi Quilting is different from other quilt making techniques. It has its roots in Africa and is associated with the Siddi community in Western India. Traditionally made from worn out…
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Exploring the World Through Thread: An Inspiring Presentation by Bettina Matzkuhn
Our season of map studies concluded on a high note with a fascinating presentation by textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn, whose innovative work combines embroidery, cartography, ecology, weather science, and storytelling. Bettina shared how her lifelong love of textiles began in childhood and has evolved into a unique artistic language. Rather than viewing embroidery simply as…
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Out in the Community!
June 6, 2026 and it was our day to attend West Vancouver’s Community Cultural Fest as representatives of North Shore Needle Arts. Although the day began with a torrential downpour, the clouds were chased away and we found ourselves in the warmth of the sun. Anni and I set up a display of completed embroideries and…
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Now Is Your Chance
Have you ever considered joining us at one of our meetings? Have you avoided it because your were uncertain, intimidated, didn’t like meetings? Well here is your chance to get to know us a bit better in a festival type atmosphere. We are participating in the West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest and would love to…