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Creativ Festival 2013 – Recap

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Heather

It’s been almost a week since I took my last class at the 2013 Creativ Festival, and I already miss it. I honestly think this was one of the best years I’ve attended (not including any year when Teresa Wentzler … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 3 – Bracelet and Canvaswork

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Heather

Whew! Another long day at the Creativ Festival is over, but I sure had a lot of fun. The morning began with a braclet class with June Beach. We died a metal bracelet with alcohol ink, and then wired on … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 2 – Sewing and Jewelry

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Heather

I had another busy day at the Creativ Festival. Today, I took a six hour sewing class with Edith Kauffeldt of Sew Have Fun. Unbelievably, I actually managed to finish it.  I did have some problems sewing the leather, but … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 1 – Tambour Beading

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Heather

My first class at this year’s Creativ Festival was tambour beading, taught by the wonderful Robert Haven. It is, to my mind at least, a combination of crochet and beadwork. Essentially, you use a tiny crochet hook to pierce fabric … Continue reading →

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One Day Until the Creativ Festival

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Heather

Tomorrow is the first day of the Creativ Festival, and I am far too excited. This year I’ll be taking classes in tambour beading, jewellery making, canvas work and cross stitch. I’ll be sharing pictures of workshops and shopping through … Continue reading →

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Finished Dragon

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Heather

I’ve finally finished my Canvaswork Dragon! (Except for some beads for the corners of the corner squares.) I am very, very pleased with how he turned out, especially since I picked most of the fibres and colours myself. But I’m … Continue reading →

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Silver Dragon Sampler

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Heather

Given that this is the year of the dragon, I sure haven’t stitched enough dragons at all! But, here is one more: This is the Silver Dragon Sampler from Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams. It was one of the classes … Continue reading →

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