OAKVILLE FIBRE ARTISTS
Started in 2011, the Oakville Fibre Artists are a creative and collaborative group of 30 individuals who are inspired by all things fibre. Many of our artists pursued formal art education and training, while others achieved ongoing learning through workshops and continued ‘traditional’ textile based practice.
This blend of experience has created a melting pot of dynamic ideas and methods such as fabric dyeing, layering textiles, slow stitch and various ways of manipulating the textile surface. Today, our work continues to evolve and although we maintain our foundation in fibre, we have added in other techniques such as eco dyeing, wet and needle felting and recycling clothing.
This year our 5th annual show of over 100 pieces of work will be on display at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre in Oakville from September 21 to October 16, 2024.

NOTTY WEEKEND
The Toronto Guild of Stitchery is holding another retreat this November at Nottawasaga Inn and Resort. We are opening the invitation to other guilds and would love to share this exciting weekend with your guild!
 
Another TGS Retreat at the NOTTAWASAGA RESORT! https://www.nottawasagaresort.com/
November 8, 9 and 10, 2024
Stitching: Available Friday from 9am – Sunday 4pm.
Meals on-site include Friday Dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and a special Sunday brunch. Tea/coffee are included at no charge with your meals.
*Friday lunch may be purchased and paid for at the time, but must be reserved ahead by calling 705 435 5501
 
Private Rooms with included meals $700.83
Shared Room with included meals $565.23
 
Free parking and WIFI
We need 18 rooms booked for this to be a “go” so if you are interested, send your payment to TGS Treasurer. Please e-transfer to TGSTREASURER@tgsweb.ca with NOTTY in the comments (or if by cheque, please post to Dianna Thorne).
Refunds are per the TGS policy at https://tgsweb.ca/members/TGS_constitution.pdf
 
The famous Sugar Plum Fair will be at the same venue this weekend – as guests at Nottawasaga, we get special price entrance.
 
If you have any questions, please send me an email at poppypb@msn.com or give me a call at 905 259 9873.
 
Come join us for a Notty Weekend!
 
QUILTS: MADE IN CANADA at The ROM

Now at the ROM is Quilts: Made in Canada, on view June 29 to November 17, 2024. This new exhibition highlights some of the most visually intoxicating examples of artistry, community, and sustainability made in Canada: quilts.We would love to welcome back the Ontario Network of Needleworkers audience to visit ROM and take advantage of the offers below!Save 15% off ROM Admission Offer. You, your families and friends can save 15% off ROM admission, with promo code ONNROM, to art, culture, and nature. Enjoy Quilts: Made in Canada as well as our permanent galleries including the ROM-original exhibition, Wild Cats and more. We encourage you to upgrade your visit with one of our popular guided tours – including Quilts: Made in Canada. Promo code is valid until Nov 17th.
 
TRACEY LAWKO EXHIBIT

Happy Summer! from Tracey Lawko
I know it’s summer when the bees are busy collecting pollen in my rugosa roses. I love the metallic green of the Bicolour Striped Sweat Bee pictured above.
Early in March I was thrilled to see a honeybee in my snowdrops. This timing was normal for the snowdrops but earlier than prior years for the honeybee, possibly the result of a milder and shorter winter than usual. My stitched nature study “Harbingers” celebrates this renewal of the seasons. I hope you will come to see it at the SAQA Canada exhibition “Renewal” at Homer Watson House & Gallery in Kitchener, July 5 – Sept 8, 2024