Archive for the ‘Textiles’ Category

Fraggletops Studio, Astrid Nordholt, Combermere

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Astrid Nordholt of Fraggletops© Studio in Combermere, Ontario, designs, knits and weaves a delightful selection of one-of-a-kind hats and garments. A textile artist with a flair for design and color, Astrid's hats are a work of art; each an original creation with a distinctive 'persona' all its own. Astrid also ...

Hummingbird Weaving Studio, Barry’s Bay

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Shirley Murphy, owner of the Hummingbird Weaving Studio in Barry's Bay, Ontario, Canada, creates beautiful, hand-woven articles of clothing, elegant table linens and useful household items such as place-mats, tea towels and rugs. Shirley has been weaving for 16 years. She was awarded an Ontario Hand Weavers and Spinners Scholarship ...