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Mamie wearing Lento by Jonna Helin Member Spotlight: Mamie Armaly October 7, 2025 - For our first Member Spotlight of the 2025-2026 Guild Year, we'd like to introduce you to Mamie Armaly, a longstanding TKG member so that you can get to know her better. How long have you been a member of the Toronto Knitters Guild? What is… read more . . .
Several of the tables with attendees at them Steeped Skeins—More fun! June 10, 2025 - Our yarn exchange and tea on May 3, 2025, was a great success. Thank you to everyone who helped organize the event as well as to those who attended. Here’s what people said: WOW!! You have gathered a huge gang of knitters and crochet, etc.… read more . . .
A white gown with blue florals LOUVRE COUTURE—Art and Fashion: Statement Pieces June 10, 2025 - by Janine MacDonald Early in 2025, I slipped away from visiting family in Holland to spend some personal time in Paris. There, in the national museum and art gallery of France, I indulged myself in Louvre Couture, an exhibition that explores how the past influences… read more . . .
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 . . .