Exciting textile talk on November 1st at ARCAC

“What archaeologists Learn About Ancient Peoples From Their Fibre Articfacts:

Dr. Niki Clark will share insights from 20 years of research on prehistoric textiles of North and South America.

This talk takes place upstairs at ARCAC in Annapolis Royal. That’s the art gallery right by the lights. You can’t miss it.

Members: free

Non-members: $5.00

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 1st; 7 pm

Everyone welcome and refreshments will be served.

We hope you will join us!

Fibre-in at North Hills in the sun!

A few of us were able to come out today to work on our projects at our scheduled fibre-crafting afternoon at North Hills this afternoon. It was such a lovely, sunny day that we were able to work outside and it was delightful.

Gail showed off her sock in progress and Christine is happy to report that her cat hooking is (almost) done. Just needs the border straightened up a bit!

Cathy, Kay and Cheryl were working away on knitting projects and we were thrilled to have new SOFAAR member Rachael join us all the way from Greenwood with her quilting project. Céleste dropped in to say hi and have a glass of leftover Retreat wine with us !!

We hope to see you at our next event which will take place on the evening of Wednesday, November 1st at ARCAC upstairs when Dr. Niki Clark will give a talk on textile archaeology. She will share insights from 20 years’ research on prehistoric textiles of North and South America. 7 pm. This is a free event.

Gail's sock in progress!
Gail’s sock in progress!
Christine's last "hooks".
Christine’s last “hooks”.
"Cat nap"
“Cat nap”

SOFAAR Retreat a fabulous weekend!

Thirty enthusiastic Fibrephiles attended our first Fabulous Fall Fibre Retreat at the beautiful Queen Anne Inn this last weekend in September.

We were thrilled all see so much different work from tatting to lace making to surface embroidery and cross stitch to Swedish weaving and hooking. Of course, there was knitting and quilting as well.

It was so enjoyable to spend some quiet time working on our projects and having a fun show and tell after our delicious supper.

With all the positive feedback, the Retreat committee is already thinking about next year and we will keep you posted.

Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Our Queen Anne hosts: Kate and Laszlo.
Our Queen Anne hosts: Kate and Laszlo.
The Town Crier welcomes attendees.
The Town Crier welcomes attendees.
Sharing and showing.
Sharing and showing.
Bobbin Lace making.
Bobbin Lace making.
Beautiful embroidery.
Beautiful embroidery.
Enjoying time together.
Enjoying time together.
Sharing a laugh.
Sharing a laugh.
Showing and telling.
Showing and telling.
Visiting the Oh Canada! exhibit at ARCAC
Visiting the Oh Canada! exhibit at ARCAC
Visiting the Fort Anne Tapestry.
Visiting the Fort Anne Tapestry.