Fibrefest

Today's the Final day of Fibrefest! Lucky it's an online event and you don't have to go out in the rain to shop! almontefibrefest.com

Fibrefest is still on! Shopping is open until tomorrow night so be sure to check out every vendor!

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Such a great way to show off your yarn!

Fibrefest has begun!! Be sure to check out all of our featured vendors as each one offers something totally unique and different. Check them all out at: http://almontefibrefest.ca/vendors-exhibitors/

Fibrefest is just a day and a half away! We can't wait to host you all online!

Our final vendor to be featured this year is of course the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum! The museum was forced to close for the last several months due to the pandemic but the gift shop is now online and ready for you to shop it! Browse through their beautiful selection and consider supporting the museum by making a donation at http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Our second vendor who has had to change how they do things this year is Tembo. "Tanzania Education and Micro-Business Opportunity" This wonderful charity normally travels to Africa to buy locally produced fabric to sell as a fundraiser to support their efforts. This year of course they were unable to travel to Africa and so they have no products to sell this year. We invite you to visit their page and learn more about they excellent work they do.

As the final day in the vendor profiling series we are highlighting two vendors who have had to do things a bit differently this year. First is Silent Valley Alpaca. They have been busy this year! Between alpaca sales, breedings and cria births they have has to pause their online textiles sales and instead invite you all to visit their page to make an appointment to visit with the alpacas and shop at their farm gate store. Check them out starting on Friday! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

One of our most unique textile artists is Gwen from Fabrilicious Creations! Gwen has found a love for sculpting fabric and other natural materials, with the use of the environmentally friendly fabric hardener Paverpol. Her skills have led her to become a fully certified instructor and she enjoys sharing this art form with her students in workshops. Explore her amazing work at Fibrefest this year!

One of our favourite vendors is returning online this year! EcoEquitable is a charity that encourages the best in all people and is relentlessly inclusive. Founder Lucile Champagne says, "Our vision was to build a world in which dignity and the unique gifts of each person are valued and promoted a community whose members stand with one another in justice and hope." Explore their great selection and support a great organization at our virtual Fibrefest on Friday! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

We couldn't find a better way to tell you about Fibrecraft than they could themselves, "Our products are designed or selected by artist Saira Jan . Always interested in discovering new materials, colours and techniques, Saira is inspired by the world of fibre art. When she couldnt find the tools that worked the way she wanted them too, she designed them. Handcrafted and quality materials are her personal guarantee.Youll find colourful ensembles of wool packaged specifically to ensure artists have the shades best suited to their projects, designed to be coordinated and cost-effective. We take great pride in this, as we recognise the need to create art on a budget. This is a site for fibre artists, created by a fibre artist who knows the difference quality makes and wont let you settle for less."

"Darrell Thomas Textiles originally opened its doors September 18, 2000 and quickly became well known for providing the most beautiful and original dressmaking textiles in Ottawa, Canada. Darrell and Thomas opened this store with the purpose of providing the sewing community a boutique with well represented Textiles and Interior Accessories. Our business is built upon a reputation of trust and honesty. We hope that you are as passionate about our new store as we are." Come explore their truly massive selection of fabulous textiles at http://almontefibrefest.ca/!

Play Sculpt Live owner creates practical art, buttons, nail files and other practical items. She says, "I believe that Art that moves you is practical because it gives meaning to your daily grind. In that respect all art is practical be it jewelry, hats, nail files or sculptures." Anything and everything you use should be beautiful! Check her out at Fibrefest! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Natalie Shumovsky describes herself as, "I've always loved colour and clean design. Luxurious fibres such as silk, cashmere and linen are a pleasure to weave with and often find themselves woven into elegant wraps and scarves in my studio." Be sure to look through her online shop during our three day Fibrefest virtual event.

Looking for that beautiful yarn in just the perfect colour? Then shop Dyed & True Yarns wide assortment of hand dyed yarns in a wide range of materials. Shop all of their products at Fibrefest. http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Janet Whittam's handwoven textiles and baskets are true works of art. Janet describes her work as, "My grandmother was a weaver and I think a love of textiles is in my genes. In my work, I have developed weaves that are sturdy but drape well, rag rugs and household linens that will withstand decades of use. I use natural fibres in rich colours, and locating materials is a constant preoccupation. I take pride in finishing techniques that ensure a long life for the product." Come explore her unique items starting September 11th at Fibrefest!

Explore the work of talented animator and fibre artist Wendo Van Essen. Wendo describes her work, "over the past 30 years as I traveled in my career in animation, I gleaned an acute awareness of the tactile nature of textiles. I took many classes in embroidery, pottery, batik, bead stringing and making and finally in Berlin I found the art of felt making. In 2002 I made the decision to focus less on my animation career and more on my fibre art path." These are truly unique and eye catching works of art! Be sure to check out Wendo's needle felting workshop on September 20th! http://almontefibrefest.ca/workshops/

Are you looking for a way to combine your love of art and textiles? Then come explore Shuttle Bug Studios high quality and detailed textile photographs! Photographer Steve Templeton says, "I have come to enjoy capturing my own perspective of textiles through a camera lens, which is often a much different view than the weaver has of the textiles that they have made. I have had the honour of working with many talented weavers, and appreciate that they provide me with interesting textiles that I enjoy photographing from my viewpoint." Come check out these works of art at http://almontefibrefest.ca/!

Looking for the some of the most interesting and beautifully designed textiles in the Ottawa Valley? You should "pop-in" to Fine Batiks during our virtual Fibrefest! Here is what owners Charlee and Bruce have to say, "We share a mutual admiration of the art of Indonesian textiles (woven ikat and batik) - their depth, extraordinary diversity and beauty. Searching for batiks is a very special way to interact and forge relationships with people we would not normally meet and t...o travel to places in Java, Indonesia that are definitely not on the main tourist circuit. We search for small neighbourhoods that produce and sell their batik, smaller markets and individual producers mainly working out of their homes. Our focus is on finding batik cloth, tablecloths and other batik products that we feel will be interesting and attractive to Canadians - and affordable." See more

MP Dubois of Live and Loom describes her work as, "My core value as an artist is to be true to my creative spirit and to do what brings me joy. If the product of my creative process gives someone else joy and something beautiful to look at, I have achieved my goals. My focus is colour, balance and texture." Looking through her work you can see this creativity and talent in every piece, check out her wonderful products at Fibrefest, online Sept. 11th http://almontefibrefest.ca/ I strive to produce beautiful handmade fibre art with attention to detail and quality. I use a variety of yarns, including hand dyed and one-of-a-kind fibres, beautiful roving and occasionally fabrics.

In these challenging times we are looking for new ways to relax and bring some calm into our lives? Look to Lavender Lane Botanicals for all your soothing needs. "Lavenders pleasurable scent and medicinal qualities have been enjoyed since ancient times. It is often referred to as a mood balancing herb that possesses a calming quality." With a wide selection of products for your home, aromatherapy, or gifts you'll be sure to find something!

Studio Three Fibre Arts is a partnership between Roberta Murrant and Jean Down. They describe their work as, "Our textiles can be computer designed, woven on multi-harness looms or reproductions of historical patterns woven on four harness. We have used these skills to catalogue and analyze a large collection of antique coverlets." Explore their beautiful and varied collection at Fibrefest! By integrating old and new techniques, we hope to show that hand-weaving has a bright future.

Qiviut: the inner wool of the muskox. That is what Absolute Qiviut (formely Cottage Craft Angora) is all about. Shop this totally unique and warm textile at their store starting Sept. 11th! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Looking for eco-friendly, unique, and all natural textiles and clothing? Stop looking and shop @CaitBarrieTextilesandFashion ! Using all natural textiles and dying them using organic material like, rhubarb, copper, charcoal, and red beans each item is unique and handmade. Browse her collection at Fibrefest, beginning Sept 11th!

Do you need some Wool 4 Ewe? Of course you do! Wool 4 Ewe is a fibre mill and they also make products from the wool from their sheep and sell them on-site. Their items include practical items such as wool dryer balls and unique gifts such as wool felted soaps. Check them out online at Fibrefest! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Have you been looking for a beautiful basket while also supporting a fair trade? Look no further than Big Blue Moma, "The inspiration and most of the raw materials for our handmade items come from the West African country of Ghana. We purchase our beads, fabrics and baskets directly from the country's artists and artisans and pay fair market prices." Explore their shop and see much more than just baskets too! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Come shop the huge range of products available from Alpaca Time, all made with the beautifully soft and silky alpaca fibre. "Long ago, alpaca fibre was called The Fibre of the Gods and was reserved for royalty. Today it is available to anyone wishing clothing made from a superior fibre. Alpaca fibre is compared to cashmere and has the luster of silk. It has no lanolin and is naturally hypoallergenic. Most people who are sensitive to wool can wear alpaca comfortably." Do not miss out on these great products at Fibrefest's Virtual Market http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Love to Felt? So does Julie Griffith of Love to Felt Artwear! She, "loves to create felted scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and other wearable art pieces by using wet felting techniques [and] also creates fibre landscapes as framed or mounted pieces displayed alongside the felted wraps and shawls." Julie is a talented artist and creator and we can't wait for you to shop all of her unique works starting September 11th at Fibrefest! http://almontefibrefest.ca/

A brand new vendor to Fibrefest this year is Jen from Happy Wife Quilting! Located close by in Carleton Place her lovely shop has everything you could want for quilting supplies and accessories. Pop-in virtually to her shop starting Sept 11th!

We can't wait for you to browse through the beutiful fabrics available at Paisley Quilt Shop! Owner Madonna Oliver describes her store as, "I am excited to bring new fabric lines and old ideas to the Ottawa Valley. My mission is to bring back Traditional. There is nothing more fun than to create updated looks. But why not with clean cut sharp rich tones? Im not talking retro. Im talking classic." Who doesn't love a blend of old and new? Check out all of her stuff at http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Joining us online all the way from Nova Scotia is Miss Hickory Handmade! Featuring, "a collection of handmade items; woven rugs, ponchos, scarves, placemats and tea towels. Hand knit items include cardigans, shawls, scarves, and hats. Always something new, all natural fibres, many from recycled/repurposed material, many from luxury yarns." So many beautiful things! Coming to you September 11th at http://almontefibrefest.ca/

Have you been searching for that ultimate piece of gear to make your fibre art or perhaps you are shopping for a spinner or knitter who already has "everything"? Then you should check out Moosehill Woodworks Gear! They have the most beautiful and well made knitting, spinning, and everything in-between gear that you could hope for. Check them out at Fibrefest 2020