Pick a Pocket or Two
In the spring of 2023 member of the guild studied the history of pockets. As part of that study, members were encouraged to make and embellish pockets. Since then a
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Boutis Specialist in Our Midst
Congratulations to Elizabeth Janzen, one of our members for receiving a remarkable honour. In recognition of her work in safeguarding “Boutis” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of France, the Government
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A Day at The Silk Purse
During the Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation exhibit, there are demonstrations of various textile techniques every Saturday and Sunday during the tenure of the exhibit. You can view the schedule
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April Stitch In – Stitching With Wool
If you haven’t already done so, why not come by for our Thursday Stitch-In held the second Thursday of every month from September to June. Enjoy the camaraderie of other
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Spring has sprung: It’s Cherry Blossom Time
The sun is shining and the blossoms are starting to show!! It’s that time of year again when the Silk Purse Art Centre hosts Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation. This
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An Experiment with Dendrites
So what’s a dendrite and why would a needle arts group be interested? Well…let’s start at the beginning with a definition. What exactly is a dendrite? According to the dictionary
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Gnarls & Gnarly
You’ve got a basket that you have been tossing your orts, scraps, and solitary buttons into. It holds all those little things that are just too delicious to throw away
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Pick A Pocket
In the late summer, North Shore Needle Arts Guild applied to the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver for an exhibition in 2024 and we were accepted!!! Our exhibit will
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Boutis pronounced “bootee”
Here is an opportunity to learn about a traditional stitchery technique. Boutis is a traditional needlework technique specific to the Languedoc and Provencal regions of the south of France, whose