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✨ **Vendor Spotlight: Rinweaver** ✨Join us **November 14 & 15** and meet **Rinweaver**, a talented handweaver whose work...
10/13/2026

✨ **Vendor Spotlight: Rinweaver** ✨

Join us **November 14 & 15** and meet **Rinweaver**, a talented handweaver whose work beautifully blends tradition, craftsmanship, and a passion for Canadian fibres.

🧶 **How I discovered weaving**

About 35 years ago, my husband’s grandmother gave us a rag rug runner. Curious about how it was made, I started asking around local craft stores and eventually discovered it was woven. We were living near Kingston at the time, so I attended a local weaving sale, signed up for a beginner course, and was immediately hooked!

Not long after, life took over. Between moving, raising a family, and working full-time, weaving had to be put aside for what turned out to be a "short" 30-year break. 😊

A few years ago, I returned to the loom and rediscovered my love of weaving.

🧣 **What I'll be bringing to the show**

Rinweaver will have a beautiful selection of handwoven:
• Tea towels
• Scarves
• Blankets

Each piece is crafted using quality fibres, including cotton, cottolin, wool, and alpaca.

🇨🇦 **What inspires me**

Over the past few summers, I've been fortunate to visit Canadian fibre producers in New Brunswick and Quebec. Some of the pieces you'll see at the show were created using fibres sourced from these locations.

Looking ahead, my goal is to create even more work using Canadian-grown and processed fibres, supporting local farms and mills while producing beautiful, functional textiles.

Come meet **Rinweaver** on **November 14 & 15** and discover the stories, textures, and craftsmanship woven into every piece. ❤️🧶✨



BLOG 🐑🐏From Fleece to Loom: Starting The Art of Fibre Raffle Blanket!🐏🐑As we prepare for the Art of Fibre Show and Sale ...
10/11/2026

BLOG 🐑🐏From Fleece to Loom: Starting The Art of Fibre Raffle Blanket!🐏🐑

As we prepare for the Art of Fibre Show and Sale on November 14th & 15th at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines, we wanted to take you behind the scenes to see how we’re crafting this year’s raffle prize: a luxurious 45-inch Canadian wool blanket.

For a weaver, every project starts with the fibre. We sourced beautiful, high-quality Canadian wool, which is a weaver’s best friend for its natural memory - it springs back, holds heat wonderfully, and gets softer and cozier with every gentle wash.

Before a single shuttle flies, we plan the warp: the vertical threads stretched under tension from front to back. Imagine measuring hundreds of wool strands to the exact same length and arranging them in a specific color order. Patience and precision are key because a single misplaced thread affects the entire piece.

Next comes winding the warp onto the loom’s back beam. This labor of love requires careful attention so every thread maintains equal tension and moves as a unit once you start weaving.

Once the warp is on the loom, hundreds of individual threads are hand-threaded through tiny heddles and then the reed (the comb-like device that beats the yarn firmly into place). It’s tedious yet meditative work, watching the pattern come into focus thread by thread before tying everything securely to the front apron rod.

With the loom fully dressed and the warp locked in place, we are finally ready to throw the shuttle and lay down the horizontal weft yarns!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share updates as the pattern grows row by row, leading up to the big reveal at the show, where you can grab your raffle tickets to take this cozy masterpiece home.

https://nhws.ca/art-of-fibre-show-%26-sale-1/f/from-fleece-to-loom-starting-the-art-of-fibre-raffle-blanket


As we prepare for the Art of Fibre Show and Sale on November 14th & 15th at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines, we wanted to take you behind the scenes to see how we’re crafting this year’s raffle prize: a luxuriou...

🌟 Looking for truly special, handcrafted holiday gifts? 📅 Save the date for the Art of Fibre Show and Sale on November 1...
09/17/2026

🌟 Looking for truly special, handcrafted holiday gifts? 📅 Save the date for the Art of Fibre Show and Sale on November 14 at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines! Come support regional artisans, watch live fiber arts demonstrations, and find your next favorite textile treasure🧶

Find out more @ https://nhws.ca/

09/07/2026
🚨 Drop Spindle Workshop Alert ‼️ Ever dreamed of making your own custom yarns for knitting, crochet, or weaving?If you w...
09/05/2026

🚨 Drop Spindle Workshop Alert ‼️

Ever dreamed of making your own custom yarns for knitting, crochet, or weaving?

If you want to create your own one-of-a-kind skeins, join us for our upcoming Drop Spindle Workshop! We’ll cover all the basics so you can confidently spin your own fiber creations. Bonus: Everything you need to get started is provided!

🗓️ Sunday, September 27, 2026

⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00/5:00 PM

🗺️ EB2 Room at Trillium United Church, 415 Linwell Road, St. Catharines

Cost: $60 for Guild Members | $80 for Non-Members

Ready to give it a spin? Space is limited!

To sign up or ask questions, reach out to: Debbie Norton — [email protected]

09/01/2026
Re-Imagining the Ontario Wool Value Chain Expert Panel/Presention @ WARP -  Dr Helen Knibb and Mel Ramsey, Landmade, Jen...
08/17/2026

Re-Imagining the Ontario Wool Value Chain Expert Panel/Presention @ WARP - Dr Helen Knibb and Mel Ramsey, Landmade, Jennifer Osborne, EcoWool, Lindsay Weber WoolGrown.

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07/18/2026

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