is a multi-media artist whose designs are distributed and sold world wide. She has been published in a variety of newsletters and magazines including, InKnitters and A Needle Pulling Thread magazines and teaches various topics and workshops.
Needle felting is a fun and relaxing way to explore wool fibre. You can quickly create your own felted sculpture with very little needed for tools and supplies. Join Brenda as she shares basic techniques, shows you the tools and supplies required to begin needle felting and gives you tips and tricks to make your needle felting projects more interesting and enjoyable.
is a well-known teacher and designer based in Toronto. She’s the Knitting Editor for A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, and Technical Editor for Knitty and Knitty Spin. She’s been published in many books and magazines across North America and the UK. Watch for her how-to knitting guide published by Cooperative Press early this summer.
Improve your knitting and expand your knowledge by trying and adding some new cast-ons and cast-offs to your repertoire. See which cast-on is best for different types of projects. Plus, Kate shares tips to help you achieve that elusive loose cast-off.
Mystified by all these terms - double knitting, worsted, aran? Unsure whether fingering is a potato or a yarn? Wondering why you should care about whether a yarn is superwash or not? This session will explain yarn terminology, help you understand yarn substitution and gauge, and make you a more confident yarn shopper and knitter.
You’ve spent a lot of time knitting or crocheting your garment, now let’s make sure it stays beautiful forever. Discover how to properly wash and store your finished items, whether wool, cotton or a man-made fibre. Kate Atherley will explain all those strange symbols on the yarn labels, share tips for moth-proofing and show you how proper fibre care can improve the look of the finished items. Samples for everyone courtesy of: Soak. |
fuse the ancient Georgian art of felting with modern silhouettes, perfect fit and vivacious colours to create their exquisite line of outerwear, Gaudet, launched at fashion week in Toronto in 2009. Their collection opened the 2010 LG Fashion Week, Beauty by L'Oreal.
Be amazed by the Gaudet duo as they demonstrate their unique style of felting. Their revolutionary techniques have attracted the attention of textile enthusiasts all over North America and Europe. In this 45 minute session, Norm and Gio will take you through the steps of both the new and ancient felting processes.
A trunk show not to be missed! Haute couture felting is no longer an oxymoron. Come experience haute couture felting as Norm and Gio Gaudet show their completely felted runway pieces grouped by technique. Home made and hand made no longer mean the same thing. The Gaudet coats are must-see pieces for anyone interested in taking their craft to the next level. Here's your chance to see and get an up-close-and-personal look at their fabulous coats.
is co-owner of The Enchanted Needle. From a company that had its beginnings in 1998, we provide knitting and needlework supplies, classes, finishing services and have expanded into new products. Julia loves to teach knitting classes and special techniques in needlework.
Never knit before? Julia shows you how to cast on, a basic knit stitch and cast off method.
Here's your chance to learn and make I-cord with double pointed needles. Find out when, where and how to use them to embellish your projects.
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Come spin on a wheel, weave on a small square or triangle loom or give carding a try with the help of Dianne and Scott from Sheepish Grin! You won't want to miss this chance to be introduced to spinning, weaving and carding! All day, every day! Plus, discover fabulous handspun yarns, shawls and more.
Hot off the runways of Europe are the new and exciting Ruffle and Cleo scarves. Watch our demonstrations of this and the always popular Cocoon Boa. If you can do the knit stitch you can create this fashion statement! If you've never tried it before come give it a try. |
See how easy it is to make this lacy ruffled scarf. If you can do a basic knit stitch then you can create this beautiful accessory in an evening. Come get started at the Show... One ball is all it takes!
Come give machine knitting a try and take home a knitted dishcloth or miniature sweater! These mini sweaters are great to decorate walls, doors, trees, name tags, greeting cards or make hanging ornaments… even fun giant earrings! Cluster 4 to 8 in a circle and glue to a sturdy form to make a one-of-a-kind wreath. It's happening at the
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