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Member Spotlight: Martha Owusuwaah Appiah April 30, 2025 - For our May 2025 Member Spotlight, prepare to be impressed. Martha Owusuwaah Appiah learned to knit in grade school, then promptly forgot about it. Only last year did she take up needles again, and, boy, has she made up for lost time! Not happy making… read more . . .
Sponsor Spotlight Pick 5 – Sweet Paprika April 30, 2025 - This month we asked Elizabeth from Sweet Paprika to answer 5 questions so we can get to know more about this Montreal-based business run by two sisters. Q1) What makes your business unique? Tell us about something that we won’t find anywhere else. We’re a… read more . . .
An embroidered "Full English Breakfast" by Caroline Davies The Art of Embroidery April 7, 2025 - The Art of Embroidery by Joanna Fromstein In February, I happened to be visiting London (UK) when the Broderers’ Annual Exhibition was on display at a small gallery near the Tate Modern. I was amazed at the variety of materials, techniques and subject matter of… read more . . .
Two-toned wood buttons Sponsor Spotlight Pick 4 – The Woodlot April 4, 2025 - This month we asked Jess Hirt of The Woodlot to choose some questions to answer so we can get to know more about her and the unique wood products that the Woodlot makes for knitters. Q1) Tell us about your shop’s history The Woodlot was… read more . . .
Nominations are now open for the TKG Board of Directors! April 2, 2025 - Nominations are now open for the Board of Directors of the Toronto Knitters Guild. Looking to expand your job resume? Like working in a collegial group? Want to meet other guild members? Then, by all means, put your name forward! Reach out to Sara Joyce,… read more . . .
Headshot of Janine MacDonald Member Spotlight: Janine MacDonald April 1, 2025 - For our April 2025 Member Spotlight, we invited member Janine MacDonald to tell us about herself. Knitting is only one of Janine’s pursuits. She’s a committed crafter and maker as well as a homebuilder, and for her there’s no finish line! Read on to learn… read more . . .