Susan Fohr, Textile Museum of Canada
Susan Fohr is an avid knitter, spinner, sewer and natural dyer who lives in Toronto. Susan will share how her work as a museum educator has shaped her identity as both an educator and a maker. Continue reading
Monika Stramaglia – Machine knitting
Monika has been machine knitting for upwards of 25 years, and loves to combine hand and machine knitting and crochet to make trendy garments and great-looking pieces in a timely manner. If you have been curious about using a knitting machine, this is your opportunity to find out more as Monika discusses and demonstrates how they work.
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Vendor Table – The Knit Kabin
Situated in picturesque Locust Hill, Michelle will be bringing The Knit Kabin to the May meeting with a selection of fine yarns, including Shalimar Yarns, Sweet Georgia Party of Five sets and Tough Love Sock, Fiberstory Fave Sock yarn and Gradient sets. Hopefully, an expected shipment will arrive from The Fiber Co., which will feature Road to China Light, as well as Acadia yarns. Michelle will also be bringing a selection of hand-dyed yarns by Mythic Yarns, a local artisan designer.
Cash and credit will be accepted.
Jennifer & Becky of the Upper Canada Fibreshed will speak about yarn and fibre available locally and of production systems within a 250 mile radius of Toronto that span from farm to fashion.
