Designer and instructor Kim McBrien Evans on how she challenges herself to keep learning and growing. Kim shares some of her most powerful and exciting learning experiences, as well as a few of her favourite creativity prompts!
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An overview of some of the different types of blended fibres that are used in yarns, threads, and fabrics. Don’t miss this fascinating fibre finale in Master Spinner Michelle Boyd’s series on fibre characteristics!
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[For Paid Members] A profile of Vancouver crocheter Deirdre Pinnock, who began yarn bombing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Deirdre’s work reflects her love of her home city, its citizens, and her community.
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[For Paid Members] An overview of a variety of synthetic fibres that are used in yarn, threads and fabric for crafting. Part of Master Spinner Michelle Boyd’s series of deep dives into fibre characteristics.
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[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about cotton for knitting, spinning, crochet and weaving, plus an introduction to linen and hemp. Part of Master Spinner Michelle Boyd’s series of deep dives into fibre characteristics.
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[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about a variety of so-called “luxury” fibres: alpaca, llama, mohair, cashmere, qiviut, and angora. Part of master spinner Michelle Boyd’s series of deep dives into fibre characteristics.
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[For Studio Members] An illustrated tutorial on an aspect of making that’s often glossed over in instructions: making and attaching embellishments like pompoms, tassels and fringe to knit, crochet, and woven fabrics.
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[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about silk: how it’s cultivated and turned into yarn, its properties, and what qualities it brings to fabrics. Part of our series for which spinning expert Michelle Boyd dives deep into fibre characteristics.
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