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In a world that moves fast and speaks loudly, needlework asks us to slow our hands, to listen, to notice. And when that practice is shared—across tables in community halls,

Caroline Hack’s recent presentation to our Guild offered a fascinating glimpse into a truly distinctive textile practice—one that brings together embroidery, maps, and maritime history in unexpected and compelling ways.

This article was contributed by member, Bonnie A. When a Girl Guide leader reached out to North Shore Needle Arts to ask if we might spend some time teaching her

At a recent Guild meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming textile artist Anne Kelly (based in Kent, England, with deep ties to Canada) for an inspiring presentation titled Artist

All images are the copyright of Wendy Dolan and used with her permission. Copying or redistribution of this article without the expressed consent of the artist is prohibited. We were

As we welcome a brand-new year, it’s the perfect moment to pause and admire the beautiful trail of stitches we’ve left behind. Our stitchery abilities have been piqued by wonderfully

Maps, Memory, and the Magic of Textile Experimentation This week our guild had the delicious treat of hearing from Eszter, an internationally recognized textile and mixed-media artist calling in from

Mapping Narratives with Fabric, Paint, and Thread: Valerie Goodwin with the Needleart Guild Architect, educator, and fibre artist Valerie Goodwin joined the North Shore Needle Arts Guild for a fascinating

On September 18, 2025, we were pleased to have Ana Falceta provide a presentation related to her work.  Here is a summary of that presentation. A Brazilian-Canadian mixed media artist,