November’s Studio Hours welcomed quilter, artist, and Nine Ten Publications author Andrea Tsang Jackson who gave us a sneak peek at her upcoming book and shared some wisdom from her creative practice.
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October’s virtual Studio Hours welcomed frequent D&T contributor Kim McBrien Evans with five powerful tips for improving sweater fit.
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Our September Studio Hours gathering featured co-founder Kim Werker speaking about the future of Digits & Threads, and Nine Ten Publications’s books.
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Explore the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair in Coombs, B.C. with frequent D&T contributor Sarah Thornton. Learn more about this popular annual fibre event that brings together vendors of yarn, fibre, and other related goodies.
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June’s Studio Hours gathering welcomed D&T member and multidisciplinary artist Lia Pas, who shared her creative journey into #Sci/Art embroidery following a life-changing ME/CFS diagnosis.
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Can you make a blanket on a small loom? You bet! In this tutorial for readers with some experience weaving on a rigid heddle loom, learn how to make a big, beautiful, lightweight blanket by sewing three panels together (or just make one panel for a shawl!).
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Like many crafters, weavers need to pay special attention to the beginnings and endings of their projects. By hemstitching the ends of your woven work, you secure the warp and weft threads and prevent unraveling. Bookmark this step-by-step tutorial so you can keep it handy!
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Explore the long history of the Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild, the oldest weaving guild in Canada. From its humble beginnings in 1934, follow the growth of this venerable group through the ups and downs of guild work, and learn about their ongoing focus on education and community support.
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A recap of Digits & Threads April 2024 Studio Hours, where we enjoyed a lively discussion about the crafts we do—and the ones we want to do! Check it out for loads of links to inspiring projects and tools!
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Frequent D&T contributor and member Sarah Thornton chats with Barbara McLean, whose new book, “Shepherd’s Sight: The Farming Life,” shares a year in the life of both sheep and shepherd on her Ontario farm.
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