A couple of weeks ago I posted an article on Facebook that was written by Kate Atherley titled How to Make Socks that Last. I found the article on the Mason-Dixon Knitting website, check their site out if you get the chance! One of the great points Kate wrote about was reinforcing the areas of wear on your socks. As we all know, the most loved hand knitted socks wear the fastest in the toes and heels, well, most of them. So to be a bit more proactive and help protect these areas so the socks will last longer (which will mean less darning for you!) one of the suggestions was to add a fine sil ..read more

  People take classes for many different reasons. Sometimes they want to learn a new skill, sometimes they like the social setting, and then there are those that want to just expand their understanding of a certain topic. No matter the reason, when you attend a class you become a student and believe it or not, there are certain rules and boundaries that you should keep in mind when you are learning.  Now understand that everyone has their personal hang-ups around learning, we all do. Every time we learn a new process we take it all in- the learning environment, the responses of people around u ..read more

Ok people, I have something to confess. I know there are others like me out there so I feel this is a safe place to talk about dark secrets. I am addicted to knitting. I don't mean a little bit or in a balanced way, I mean seriously, deeply, addicted to knitting. So much so that I can spend an entire day (sometimes 18 to 20 hours) sitting in front of Netflix, wrapped in a blanket, and knitting, knitting, knitting. Not only do I do that at least one day a week but I know that I can knit like that for several days at a time. Not sure even if there would be a time when I would quit voluntarily ..read more

After completing the socks above for a little project I noticed a funny thing. Same pattern, same yarn, same hands and every sock is different in some way. I have to admit I am not a detail person and I miss things in patterns all the time. I will also admit that it wasn't until about the 7th sock that I felt like I actually completed the pattern the way it was supposed to be and the socks turned out a lot better after I followed the pattern closely. Imagine that! The designer may have known what she was talking about!  I have also learned not to fix all the mistakes and some are just going t ..read more

One of the topic of conversations that have come up at our Community Fibre Nights is the idea that there are people out there who knit or crochet and only have ONE project going at a time. Yes, these are real people, I have not made this up. So I wanted to share not only my disbelief with you but also some thoughts on this topic. I am a person that has at least 10 projects at a time, they are not all in one craft but I do have a lot. I know that I am not alone in this! Is this detrimental to our learning experience to have so many on the go?                          I believe, like almost ..read more

The challenge was this- find an artist that inspires you and complete a project inspired by that artist but use a different medium. We had a lot of fun choosing artists that we admire and deciding on our favourite mediums to expand not only our skills but also the amazing talents of the original artist. At Fly in the Fibre we have an art group that meets every Wednesday from 5pm - 7pm. We learn together as we try different projects and once in awhile we come up with challenges to move us from our comfort zones. Drop in to see the completed projects or join us in our group, all levels are welc ..read more

Within Fly in the Fibre there are approximately 15 - 20 different local artists that are selling their work. In Creston’s Art Triangle- Fly in the Fibre, Kunze Gallery, and the Creston Valley Arts Council Gift Shop there are many local artists that are showing and selling their work. Expand that to other studios and locations within the valley and the number increases to an amazing amount that we are so fortunate to have. I know, I am going to be preaching to the choir in this article but the topic of handmade items and putting a price tag on them is a worthy conversation to have at any time ..read more

Meet the Instructor Series Fly in the Fibre introduces our favourite instructors continuing with Leah Wilson of Amazing Felted Fibre Arts. Leah Wilson Leah has been teaching her amazing and creative needle felting skills for over two years with Fly in the Fibre. Her creations are sure to make you smile and her designs are cute and simple so they can be completed by beginners and those with more needle felting experience. “As an artist it is my constant goal to create paintings & sculpture that encapsulates cuteness in abundance, that radiates vibrancy & goodness, with the intenti ..read more

Fibre on the Fly- World Knit in Public Day   Creston took part in World Knit in Public Day on June 8, 2019 at our Community Complex. World Knit in Public Day is a celebrated day to highlight knitters from around the world and we were proud to take part.  “World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knitting is such a solitary act that it’s easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbours could spend all their lives nev ..read more

Meet the Instructor Series Fly in the Fibre introduces our favourite instructors continuing with Wendy Franz, a local well loved artist Wendy Franz, Artist As a professional graphic artist Wendy has always had a passion for art and design and now dedicates her life to her artwork. Self-taught, Wendy works in many different mediums including watercolour, acrylics, fluid art, colour pencil and mixed media, Wendy’s creations range from realism to abstract. Her unique style and imagination with the use of vivid colours capture the beauty of the world around us. "For as long as I can remember ..read more