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Francine McCabe

Fleece and Fibre | Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

Fleece and Fibre | Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

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A fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement.

Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region’s vibrant fleece and fibre community and introduces the public to this growing land-based textile economy. Richly illustrated with captivating photography, Fleece and Fibre presents the many fibre types produced along the Salish Sea—including sheep wool, llama, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, linen, flax, and hemp—and explains where and how they are currently being grown, processed, and used.

At a time when the global textile industry is one of the most unsustainable and exploitative industries on the planet, the public is looking for local alternatives to fast fashion. Part sourcebook, part stunning coffee table book, and part call to action, Fleece and Fibre creates new connections between farmers, raw materials, makers, designers, dyers, and wearers.

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Interchangeable Cable | Nylon | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc

Annika Archer
Interchangeable Cable | Nylon | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc
Interchangeable Cable | Nylon | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc
Beautiful Yarn

I was very excited to cast on for socks. The colorway of the yarn is STUNNING and I can’t wait to finish this pair of socks.

Mette Lourdes
Nearmere | Fingering | SW Merino, Faux Cashmere
Nearmere | Fingering | SW Merino, Faux Cashmere

It’s going to knit up beautifully into a pair of toe up socks!!

Connie Wray
Estelle Chunky | Bulky | Acrylic, Wool, Nylon
Estelle Chunky | Bulky | Acrylic, Wool, Nylon

Poppy | Worsted | Alpaca, Cotton, Merino

Erin Laird
Poppy | Worsted | Alpaca, Cotton, Merino
Poppy | Worsted | Alpaca, Cotton, Merino
Beautiful yarn!

I was looking for something unique to knit a sweater for my granddaughter. This yarn is absolutely beautiful, and the fact it is made by you makes it extra special :)

Sherry Beauvais
Tweedle Dee | Fingering | SW Merino & Tweed
Tweedle Dee | Fingering | SW Merino & Tweed
only yarn ive used

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Finn
Double Sunday | Merino | DK
Double Sunday | Merino | DK
Big store in small space!

Great selection…all so tempting and ultimately, irresistible.

Kekay Walker
High Twist Sock | SW Merino, Nylon | Fingering
High Twist Sock | SW Merino, Nylon | Fingering

Sock Hop Minis | 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon | Fingering

Desiree Brown
Sock Hop Minis | 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon | Fingering
Sock Hop Minis | 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon | Fingering

Cutest stitchmarkers ever!

Christine Sterpin
Bakery | Stitch Markers
Bakery | Stitch Markers

Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set

Kathy Fagan
Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set
Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set
Hat

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Connie Wray
Musselburgh Hat Class
Musselburgh Hat Class

360 Degree Swivel Cords | Interchangeable Needles | 'The Mindful Collection' | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc

Trudy
360 Degree Swivel Cords | Interchangeable Needles | 'The Mindful Collection' | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc
360 Degree Swivel Cords | Interchangeable Needles | 'The Mindful Collection' | Works with Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Lykke etc

I never can go wrong with advice from you and your staff Nicole
I’m never disappointed

Claudia Busteed
100% Corriedale Wool Braid | 2oz | Fibre
100% Corriedale Wool Braid | 2oz | Fibre

Great product I use very little leaves hand washing clean with no scent ( unscented)

Fern MacDonald
Soak | Rinse-Free Wool Wash
Soak | Rinse-Free Wool Wash
Nicole is a master!

I had a great time learning continental knitting with Nicole! She was patient, caring and took the time to work with every participant! I highly recommend her classes!

Pam Taylor
Master Continental Knitting | Workshop
Master Continental Knitting | Workshop