Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild  - Member's Websites

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• Nikki Bose - Fat Marmot Knits knitter and yarn dyer https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Fatmarmotknits

• Amy Bradshaw:  Felter and Fibre Artist. https://www.amybradshaw.ca

• Diane Goossens: Nuno Felt Artist and felted garment designer.

• https://www.goossensdesigns.com/about-diane.html

• Judith Mueller - Felter, Mixed Media Visual Artist. https://www.judithmueller.ca

• Denise Oyelese - Felter; Wet and Nuno felting https://cozyup.ca

• Alice Pallet - Felter, Mixed Media Visual Artist. https://www.alicepallett.com

• Anabelle Stanley.  Natural Fibre Artist Sculptor.  http://www.annabelstanley.com/

• Judy Vos - Needle Felter - creator of a wide variety of little critters  https://www.facebook.com/VosCreations1/
   

Weaving Education Resources

 

• Guild of Canadian Weavers https://thegcw.ca   Subscription with The Bulletin' mailed out quarterly, interesting/education articles & drafts and samples included.  There's a library you can borrow from, scholarships offered and annual weaving challenges.

• Jane Stafford School of Weaving https://www.schoolofweaving.tv/  Learn to weave with Jane Stafford - Subscription based   online Canadian weaver who presents a series of instructional lessons where weavers learn at their own pace to weave on 4 shaft looms or continue on their weaving journey.

• Handweaving  https://handweaving.net/  a subscription based website providing digital resources for all weavers: over 75,000 drafts, thousands of historic weaving documents, weaving tools, and more.  

• Weaving Courses. https://learn.longthreadmedia.com/collections  Subscription based access to more than 145 video courses on spinning, weaving, needleworking, felting, and dyeing.

• Complex Weavers. www.complex-weavers.org  Annual subscription, amazing resource for weavers using 8 shafts and beyond.

• GIST yarn educational resources. https://www.gistyarn.com/pages/weaving-resources searchable site with many freely available  weaving resources for the beginner weaver.  
   

Weaving Magazines

 

• Handwoven Magazine https://handwovenmagazine.com/

• Heddlecraft Magazine https://heddlecraft.com/index.html 

Weaving Software

 

• https://www.handweaving.net/weaving-software a summary of the various software packages that have been developed for both android and IOS platforms. Those listed all support WIF files.  

• Fiberworks  www.fiberworks-pcw.com   Two different levels of weaving software for both PC and MAC

• iWEaveIt. http://www.weaveit.com/iWeaveIt.aspx. A weaving design app for tablet and phone devices.  It is availabile fot Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

• Weaving Stripes Designs http://www.randomstripes.com/ Random stripe generating software to create pleasing colour combinations for weaving.

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Miscellaneous Weaving Information

 

• https://warpandweave.com/ Resource that focuses on the successful use of color in weaving 

• https://weavingwithjanetdawson.com/weaving-calculators/. A variety of  weaving calculators from Janet Dawson's website

• Tim's RudimentaryTreadle Reducer. https://www.cs.earlham.edu/~timm/treadle/

• The Master Yarn Chart. Find the sett that works best for every yarn

• https://handwovenmagazine.com/master-yarn-chart/

• Reed Size/Sett Substitution Chart (PDF). https://www.ashford.co.nz/images/download_pdfs/how_to_sheet/reed_substitution_chart.pdf
   

Weaving Blogs and Webpages

 

• Cally Booker https://callybooker.co.uk  A weaver living in Scotland, writes an interesting/educational blog you can receive on email & offers workshops in person & online.  Known worldwide for her expertise in double weave.

• Weaving Pattern Archives: On-Line Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics

• https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/index.html

• Weavershand – tablet weaving, kumihimo, ply-splitting, etc: http://www.weavershand.com

• Laura Fry Weaving Studio: Canadian Master Weaver:  https://laurafry.com 
   

Weaving Guilds and Organizations

 

• Guild of Canadian Weavers: https://thegcw.ca/

• Complex Weavers: http://www.complex-weavers.org

• Handweavers Guild of America: http://www.weavespindye.org

• Association of Northwest Weavers' Guilds: http://www.northwestweavers.org
   

Weaving Yarn Suppliers

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• Homespun Haven. https://homespunhaven.ecwid.com/ Sharon Eliason’s fibre arts supply shop in Armstrong.  Order online with shipping, order online and pick-up in Armstrong, or shop in Armstrong (contact Sharon first to ensure she is available). Ashford Looms supplier

• Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft Shop http://www.kelyarn.com/shop/Other-Fibre-Crafts/Weaving/Fibre.html  (cotton weaving yarns and Ashford weaving Accessories

• Aregularly updated list of Canadian weaving yarn suppliers. https://notsorigidweaver.com/posts/canadian-suppliers/

• Maurice Brassard and Sons. http://www.mbrassard.com/index-ang.html. in Quebec.  Online ordering for weaving supplies and weaving yarns.  LeClerc Looms and parts

• Camilla Valley Farms.  https://www.camillavalleyfarm.com/ In Ontario.  Online ordering for weaving supplies and weaving yarns.  Leclerc Looms and parts. Very helpful with Leclerc loom questions

• Jane Stafford Textiles.  https://janestaffordtextiles.com On Salt Spring Island.  Online only for weaving supplies and weaving yarns.  Louet Looms and parts

• Penelope Fibre Arts.  https://www.penelopefibrearts.com/. In BC lower mainland. Online only for weaving supplies and weaving yarns Ashford Looms 

• MD Weaving.  MD Weaving yarns  A new supplier of weaving yarns located in Quebec.  They stock cotton, cottolin, tencel, acrylic, and undyed wool.

• Sweet Georgia Yarns. https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com In Vancouver. Weaving supplies and hand dyed yarns.  Weaving equipment from Ashford, Schacht Spindle and Leclerc.

• Sanjo Silks. https://www.sanjosilk.com  In Vancouver.  Supplier of silk for fibre arts.  Silk weaving yarns, handpainted silk yarn, specialty silk items and silk spinning fibre.

• Maiwa. https://maiwa.com/collections/honest-yarns. In Vancouver. Supplier of naturally dyed linen yarns as well as undyed linen yarns and dyeing supplies

• Tisse et File. https://www.tisseetfile.com/en. In Quebec.  Supplier of weaving yarns and supplies.  French weaving classes.  Louet Looms, Ashford Looms, Schacht Looms.

• Loom Lust https://www.loomlust.com/. In New Brunswick. Weaving and Fibre Arts Supplies.

• Fibres West https://www.fibreswest.com  Annual gathering/sale in Surrey, BC showcasing Canadian fibre producers, fibre shops, independent artists, equipment producers, non-profit groups and weaving and spinning guilds. 

 

Specialty US Suppliers:

• Miller Girls Luxury and Rare Fiber Yarn shop A family run shop with rare natural fiber yarns and unspun fiber.   Their stock changes frequently because their fibers are rare.

• Miller Girls Rare yarn and Fibers

• Treenway Silks Silk experts and hand-dyeing specialist since 1977, They have silk yarn, thread, ribbon, and fibers. 

 

Painted Warps and Yarns US Suppliers 

• https://www.shinydimefibers.com/collections/painted-warps/painted-warps

• https://carrparkartisans.com/collections/weaving-warps

• https://www.blazingshuttles.co

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Felting Resources

 

Fibre Suppliers For Feltign and Spinning

• Artgus Studio  https://artgusstudio.com/ Merino, corriedale blends; prefelts; equipment

• Dewedlebug https://www.dewedlebug.ca/ Corriedale, merino, alpaca and more

• That Darn Yarn Shop https://www.thatdarnyarnshop.ca/ Full service Fibre Mill located in Kamloops, a great source of local fibre

• Chaotic Fibres https://chaoticfibres.com/  Fibre, felting needles

• Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft Shop http://www.kelyarn.com/shop/Other-Fibre-Crafts/Felting.htm   Fibre, felting needles

• Okanagan Dye Works https://www.okanagandyeworks.com/   Vernon supplier of Māori fibre, needle and wet felting supplies

• Legacy Studio in Cochrane Alberta https://legacystudio.ca/ Good variety of supplies for needle felting, wet felting

• Custom Woollen Mills - Alberta http://www.customwoolenmills.com/wool_shop/wool_felt_felting_kits Source of numerous fibre types)​

 

Fabric and Dyes

 

• Dharma Trading https://www.dharmatrading.com various weights silk fabric; dyes, paints, books; felting needles

• Saris silk https://www.etsy.com/ca/search?q=sari%20silk&ref=auto-1&as_prefix=sari  available on various Etsy sites

• Used Fabrics - thrift stores are fabulous places to find fabrics to incorporate into nuno felt

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Dyeing resources

• https://maiwa.teachable.com/p/free-lessons. Vancouver based supplier of dyes and dyeing workshops.

• https://www.juliesinden.com/pages/the-love-of-colour

• Suzanne Dekel dyes. This site has dyeing  guides and supplies.

• GS Dyes  Canadian supplier of dyes, fabric paints, and accessories

• Acme Fibres - Canadian dye supplier 

 

Equipment

• https://artgusstudio.com/ Ball Browsers

• Bubble Wrap - any hardware store; moving stores

• Plastic Sheets - Thin painters' plastic sheets available at dollar stores and hardware stores

• Pool Noodles - Dollar stores

• Olive Oil Soaps - Many Mediterrean markets have inexpensive bar; unscented best to decrease allergies

• Resists - Flooring underlay available from hardware stores; heavy plastics also work

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Felting Needles

• Dharma Trading https://www.dharmatrading.com

• Chaotic Fibres  https://chaoticfibres.com/

• Maiwa https://maiwa.com/collections/felting

• Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft Shop http://www.kelyarn.com/shop/Other-Fibre-Crafts/Felting.htm

• Art of Yarn  https://www.artofyarn.com/search/Needle+felt/

 

Felting Education - Books and magazines

• Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild library has many felting books and magazines  https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PonderosaGuild

• Felt magazine:  Australian Felting publication available in print and digital

• https://www.artwearpublications.com.au/product-category/magazines/single-issues/felt/

• Felting Fashion by Lizzie Houghton

• Felt Fabric Designs by Sheila Smith

• The Fleece and Fibre Source Book by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius

• How We Felt by Carol Huber Cypher

• From Felt to Fabric by Catherine O'Leary

• Uniquely Felt by Christine White

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Felting Instagram Accounts/Blogs

• Judit Pocs Studio:  https://pocsjuditstudio.hu Hungarian Felting Artist

• Fiona Duthie:  https://www.fionaduthie.com Canadian fibre artist recognized for her dynamic surface design

• Vanda Sousa:  . https://www.vandafsousa.com Membership based website with online wet felting workshops and free resources

• Pacific Northwest Fibershed http://www.pacific-northwest-fibershed.com/ seeks to deepen the sustainable textile conversation

 

Knitting

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• https://www.ravelry.com  The online knitting community with over 2 million crafters and designers. A great place to find patterns, both free and paid, inspiration and ideas, showcase your projects and meet other crafters

• https://verypink.com/  Provides many instructional tutorials.

• https://craftyarncouncil.com/. A source of knitting and crocheting information and educational resources.

• https://yarnsub.com/ A site to help find the perfect yarn substitute for your next project. 

• Okanagan Knitting Retreat - yearly retreat in Sorento with various knitting classes  
   

Knitting Supplies Local

• Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft Shop http://www.kelyarn.com

• Art of Yarn https://www.artofyarn.com/

• The Bee's Knees Yarn Shop in Summerland www.thebeeskneesyarn.com/

• A Twist of Yarn - yarn shop in Vernon https://www.atwistofyarn.com/ 

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Spinning 

• Spin off Magazine has lots of online articles. Also have copies in the Guild Library 

• See felting fibre resources for roving suppliers

• Joyofhandspinning.com/ - short concise information of spinning, wheels, techniques, fibre prep. Basically everything you need to know. They also have a YouTube channel with lots of videos 

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Other Fibre Arts Resources 

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• Royal School of Needle Work - Embroidery stitches

• RSN Stitch Bank  - listing of embroidery stitches 

 

Local Fibre Art Links

• Okanagan Folk School   https://okfolkschool.ca  Peachland offering variety of art courses

• Orchard Valley Quilters Guild  http://www.kelownaquilts.com/about.html  Local Quilters Guild involved in collaboration with Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild. 

 

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