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Display Features Marie-Claude Tremblay
As previously mentioned here, one of the mandates of our Guild is to reach out to our community through displays of our members’ work. This quarter’s display at Lions Gate Hospital’s palliative care facility is the work of our long time member Marie-Claude Tremblay. In order to get to know her, I presented Marie-Claude with…
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Where are they now?
With our group spending time studying tapestries, we realized that our group historically has done several group projects that one could describe as tapestries. Yes, yes, we know that these may not fit the strict definition of tapestries, but nevertheless those tapestries brought members together to stitch lasting legacies. In coming posts we will talk…
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Study of The Plymouth Tapestry
Our recent “Virtual Wednesday” meet up brought some enlightening information about two tapestries we previously mentioned here. The two tapestries (the Plymouth Tapestry and the Keiskama Tapestry) were well researched. The results of that research were presented by two members of our ABC Team; Bonnie and Catherine respectively. Bonnie has been enamoured of this tapestry…
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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 of France and France Boutis have granted her the right and privilege to attach the official Intangible Heritage Emblem logo to her work. She is…
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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 on our Calendar. You can find out more by clicking here. On Sunday, April 7, 2024 two of our members Bonnie Adie and Linda Spence…
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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 stitchers while working on your project or a group project. This month’s activity Stitching with Wool – A Sampler. The activity is approached as ongoing…