Call For Entry – Cherry Blossom Festival
It’s that time again! fibreEssence and the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts are pleased to once again sponsor the Cherry Blossom exhibit at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver. […]
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A New Year of Possibilities
Well, 2024 is behind us, and 2025 is now into it’s fourth day. What possibilities await us? What project has been lingering in the bottom of our basket, or the
French Boutis – A Workshop
As you know, within our membership we are extremely fortunate to have a fabulous instructor of a technique you will not easily find in North America. Elizabeth Janzen lived in
Additional Pocket Magic
In early 2023 our group lead by our infamous ABC Team took a deep dive into Pockets and their history. You can read all about it here, here, and here.
A Little Light Reading
With Christmas fast approaching we are all most likely making the various preparations for a joyful time with family and friends. When the hurly burly of all those preparations are
And That’s A Wrap
Our Pick a Pocket show at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver, BC is now over. All the pockets are wrapped up safe and sound and waiting to
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Into The Weeds
We are well into the second Virtual Wednesday of our Guild year and our infamous ABC Team of Anni, Bonnie and Catherine have taken us on another adventure. We have
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A visit from Sue Rangeley
Ever wonder how far you can push embroidery? Ever consider how to create delicate or sturdy three dimensional embellishments? We at North Shore Needle Arts had a chance to find
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Pockets, Pockets, and More Pockets
In early 2024, members of our Guild studied the history of pockets, and were challenged to create their own pocket. The challenge resulted in the exhibition of over 100 pockets
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Pick A Pocket – At Last!!!
In the Spring 2023 members of the guild spent several meetings studying and discussing the history of pockets. As part of that study, members were encouraged and challenged to make