Category Archives: Profiles: Canadian Artists

Learn about Canadian talent in the form of many different genres of crafting. Crafting is sometimes a word associated to camp crafts, but many of us know that crafting is an artistic form of expression all to itself.

Designer Profile: Irene Dewar

July 4, 2013 4:39 pm ,

Irene Dewar grew up learning to knit, sew, crochet and embroider from her mother, but once she discovered the exciting … Read More →

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Artist Profile: Sue Firkser

July 3, 2013 4:32 pm ,

Sue Firkser started her path in art with a passion for watercolour painting, fluid acrylics and other varied mediums. Then … Read More →

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Artist Profile: Michelle Edmonds

July 1, 2013 4:33 pm ,

Michelle Edmonds is a mild-mannered graphic designer by day and creates needlework magic by night. Friends say she has “happy … Read More →

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Artist Profile: Michael Sellick

June 30, 2013 4:19 pm ,

Michael Sellick is North America’s leading male crochet video host on YouTube with over 52 million views! He is the … Read More →

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Artist Profile: Cheryl Roberts

June 28, 2013 5:35 pm ,

Cheryl Roberts, owner of Fullin’ Woolens has always been creating with her hands, exploring many different facets of needlework as … Read More →

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Fall 2013 Conference Classes with Jennifer Aikman-Smith

June 25, 2013 7:59 am ,

Jennifer Aikman-Smith has been self-publishing her Dragon Dreams needlework designs for over 17 years. Her work has appeared in Just … Read More →

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Fall 2013 Conference Classes with Maggie Vanderweit

June 24, 2013 3:31 pm ,

Maggie Vanderweit operates Stone Threads Fibre Art from her studio in Fergus, ON. She is an award-winning quilter with work … Read More →

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