Interested in hearing the latest news in the world of fibre? See below for some of our favourite recent articles and projects!
The 100-mile blazer
Frolic attendees will likely recognize some of the names in this article about a very special jacket. The fashion label Smythe in collaboration with the Campaign for Wool commissioned a jacket that would be made entirely within 100 miles of the brand’s Toronto studio. From the sheep to the mill, the dyeing to the weaving, this is an entirely local project that is worth reading about.
Celebrating 100 years of knitting
The Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association (NONIA) was founded in 1920 to raise funds for remote nurses through the sale of handknitted items. Today this tradition continues, though now solely as a source of income for the knitters in Newfoundland and Labrador. In September St John’s celebrated the centennial of this organization.
The history of west coast wool dogs
Indigenous peoples along the west coast used to keep small dogs for their wool, new research indicates. These dogs held an important place in the spiritual and material life of these communities; they were raised on small islands just off the coast, and brought daily meals of fish stew. Their wool was spun into yarn and woven into exquisite blankets that were highly prized. Read on to learn more about this fascinating hand working tradition.
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