Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson was born and raised in Nova Scotia. She took up crocheting during her post-secondary education. In 2018 she began sharing her original crochet patterns online for free through her website, Rich Textures Crochet, and YouTube channel. In her crochet pattern designs and stitches, she loves to showcase texture. She now lives in rural …
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, a knitting instructor and a New York Times Bestselling author of eight books, seven of which have a lot to do with knitting. She’s been knitting for more than fifty years, and is also the author of the popular and long lived blog “Yarn Harlot” and part of the magic at Strung Along …
Darryl & Rachel Stoltz – Quality Sheep Farm
Come for a tour of a working regenerative sheep farm in the rolling hills of Bonshaw. Bio-diversity is abundant on this farm and pastures are intensively managed through adaptive grazing principles. You’ll experience a sheep being shorn – this New Zealand Coopworth virgin fleece will be given away at the tour! A few other select New …
Lisa Freeman
Lisa ran her own decorating business for over thirty years throughout Ontario. Needle felting was a hobby until moving to the island. Having the time to explore the felting options the Messy Crow Studio organically evolved and has been growing in popularity ever since! Lisa’s works are found at Messy Crow Studio., Artisans On Main …
Janet Ogilvie
With over 15 years of experience raising alpacas and creating luxurious fibre, Janet is a skilled fibre artist and instructor. She started her yarn dyeing journey -like many- with food dyes. She now uses a variety of techniques to dye her highly sought after yarns. Her hands-on workshops, hosted on her working alpaca farm, are …
Gillian Noonan
Handwork of all kinds has been a constant thread in my life. My grandmother and mother were my first teachers and greatest influences. Any opportunity to learn through the help of others, the taking of classes or reading has added to my practice. Now as a retired teacher, I practice my knitting, quilting and embroidery …
Laura MacEachern
Laura is a professional artisan who spins, weaves, knits and felts with wool. Crafting with fibre was present in my life from childhood when my mom taught me to knit. As I met other artisans, they involved me in spinning, weaving, needle & wet felting. I am fascinated that in each of these fibre arts …
Cabin Boy Knits
Cabin Boy Knits is a brand rooted in the beauty of nature and the craft of traditional yarn dyeing. We specialize in naturally dyed, breed-specific yarns sourced with care and sustainability in mind. Many of the botanicals used in our dyeing process are hand-harvested from our own property, ensuring each batch is as unique as …
Kate Atherley
KATE ATHERLEY is an internationally-known and best-selling knitting author, teacher, and editor. She has written eleven books about various aspects of knitting, including a series of four about customizing projects for perfect fit and style. Her latest book, the best-selling Math for Knitters, aims to help knitters of all levels take control of their projects. The combination …
Carson Demers
Carson is life-long knitter and a physical therapist with 30-years of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and ergonomics. He literally wrote the book on ergonomics for knitters and fiber enthusiasts, Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting. Carson continues to teach knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and other textile enthusiasts internationally at events large and small about the ergonomics …
Kim McBrien Evans
Curiosity, exploration and an ever expanding plan for world domination are central to the work of knitwear designer and indie hand dyer, instructor and size inclusivity advocate Kim McBrien Evans. Known for designs that turn abstract ideas into colour-filled hand knit reality while simultaneously fitting and honouring every body, Kim aims to revolutionize sweater fit, …
Flory Sanderson
Flory Sanderson is the visionary and guiding force behind Island Hill Farm, a cherished interactive farm experience that brings people closer to animals, nature, and creativity. Celebrated for her welcoming personality and love of teaching, she has created an inviting environment where families, school groups, and guests of all ages can discover, connect, and create …
Charlene & Debbie Miller
Charlene and Debbie Miller are the creative forces behind Periwinkle Laine, bringing colour, curiosity, and a whole lot of joy to the world of rug hooking. Based in Prince Edward Island, these cousins-turned-creative-partners are deeply passionate about the craft and the community that grows around it. Known for their fearless use of colour, love of …
Josée Poupart
Josée Poupart interests cover a wide range from bobbin lace, knitting, sewing and photography. She started learning bobbin lace in 1990, following a trip to Bruges. Back home, she made her first pillow and bobbins, and religiously followed every exercise from the Kantcentrum’s Technique of Bobbin Lace. With time, she became passionate for the unique …
Jo Bint
Jo Bint is the knitter, designer and teacher behind Snowy Thistle Knits. Her work has her native Scotland at its heart, though she’s heavily influenced by her adopted home in Nova Scotia. With ancestors who were tartan weavers in the borders of Scotland and a long line of knitters on both sides of the family, …
Penelope Player
Penelope Player is an award winning quilter with a long fascination for crazy quilts. Her quilts, including crazy quilts, have been exhibited in Japan, France, and Canada. She was taught embroidery at age five and has never lost the sense of adventure and excitement at seeing what a piece of thread can do. Penelope has …