Tonight's the night we kick it all off!
Welcome to the blog of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival. This Festival is a celebration of all things fibre: knitting, quilting, rug hooking, and so much more. Featuring many creative workshops, exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations, the festival offers something for everyone! If you’re looking for a little fibre in your creative diet, then this is the festival for you! October 17-19, 2024
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Monday, 9 October 2023
Festival Prizes!
We have amassed a great group of prizes for the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival, including hand made items, kits, and gift certificates. We thank the instructors, festival participants, and local businesses who have generously donated these unique items.
They will be on display for the week at Festival Headquarters at Town Hall in downtown Amherst from 10-2 Wednesday to Friday, and at the Cumberland Quilters Guild show on Saturday, at First Baptist Church, where the draw will take place at noon. We invite you to drop in and fill out a FREE ballot. Make sure you've got your name in before noon on Saturday for one of these awesome prizes!
Monday, 25 September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023
Sunday, 17 September 2023
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Friday, 15 September 2023
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Monday, 28 August 2023
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Hooked Rug Show by Dr. Halina Bienkowski
We are honoured to have Dr. Halina Bienkowski participating in our Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival again this year.
Her work will be on display Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 6-9 pm, Suite 100, 158 Robert Angus Dr, Amherst, Nova Scotia. Everyone is welcome to this must-see exhibit of Halina's beautiful artwork. 
You can find the full festival schedule here: https://nsfibre.blogspot.com/p/2022-schedule.html
Friday, 7 July 2023
Thursday, 6 July 2023
Wednesday, 5 July 2023
Monday, 26 June 2023
Thursday, 22 June 2023
It's a Sew-In!
2023 Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival Sew-In
WHO: You and 29 other sewists/quilters
WHAT: 2023 Sew In during the Fibre Arts FestivalWHEN: Wednesday October 11 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
WHERE: Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Mall.
WHY: It’s a chance for us to play, be inspired and inspire our friends. During this informal day, you will have a chance to work on your own projects, doing as little or as much as you wish.
It will be a fun day, with several draws for prizes, opportunity to participate in a Block Party, a Buy, Sell, or Trade, and a 50/50 draw.. As in past years, Jackie from The Fabric Cupboard will continue with her generous support of the day.
Peggy Stevens will be providing a short educational demo of Improv quilt piecing.
The cost of the day is $35.00. Registration , by email only, begins on June 23rd,2023. Please contact Lynn Bourgeois. bourgeoislynn1946@gmail.com
Monday, 19 June 2023
2023 Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival Schedule
Mark your calendars, and book your rooms - the schedule is set! There will be lots more additions to this line-up (we have all kinds of demonstrations planned!), but for now, the following events have been confirmed for the 2023 Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival. Everything will take place in Amherst, Nova Scotia, during the week of October 10 - 14, 2023.
Week Long Events Tuesday Oct. 10 to Saturday Oct 14:
Not Your Grandmother's Embroidery: Exhibit of Works by Jan Boiduk
Time: 10-3
Time: 10-3
Where: Focal Point Gallery, 93 Victoria St. E., Amherst
Wednesday October 11
Sew In
Time: 9-4
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 1:30-4:30
Practical Weaving Math Workshop
Time: 5-8 pm
Friday October 13
Free Admission
Tuesday October 10
Intro to Tunisian Crochet Workshop (Part 1 of 2)
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 10-1
Where: Four Fathers Library
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Opening Reception: Meet and Greet
5 - 7 pm
Amherst Train Station
All welcome; free admission
Wednesday October 11
Sew In
Time: 9-4
Where: Arts & Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, South Albion St
Cost: $35.00
Registration by email only starting on June 22: bourgeoislynn1946@gmail.com
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-12:30
Cost: $35.00
Registration by email only starting on June 22: bourgeoislynn1946@gmail.com
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-12:30
Where: Sunrise Trail Quiltery, 1205 Highway 6, Amherst
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Introduction to Sashiko, Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Time: 9-12, and 1-2
Where: Focal Point Gallery, 93 Victoria St E, Amherst
Teacher: Jan Boiduk
Cost: $65.00 includes materials
Register: 902-297-1033
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 1:30-4:30
Where: Sunrise Trail Quiltery, 1205 Highway 6, Amherst
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Victoria Quilt’s Open House/Dessert Social
Time: 11-2
Time: 11-2
Where: Masonic Hall, 20 Lawrence St., Amherst
Cost: $10.00
Cost: $10.00
Contact: megould55@gmail.com
Drop in – registration not required
Drop in – registration not required
Buds to Blossoms Floral Permanent Botanical Arrangement
Twisted Stitchers
Time: 6-8 pm
Time: 6:30-8:30
Where: 115 E. Victoria St., Amherst
Cost: $85.00 plus tax
Teacher: Donna White
Register: 902-660-7836 email: donna.budstoblossoms@gmail.com
Cost: $85.00 plus tax
Teacher: Donna White
Register: 902-660-7836 email: donna.budstoblossoms@gmail.com
Twisted Stitchers
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: Four Fathers Library, 21 Acadia St., Amherst
Drop In
Hooked Rug Show by Dr. Halina Bienkowski
Time: 6-9 pm
Drop In
Hooked Rug Show by Dr. Halina Bienkowski
Time: 6-9 pm
Where: Suite 100, 158 Robert Angus Dr, Amherst
Contact: mama.mamooth@gmail.com
Everyone welcome! Free admission
Thursday October 12
Wool Appliqué Workshop
Time: 10-4 pm
Contact: mama.mamooth@gmail.com
Everyone welcome! Free admission
Thursday October 12
Wool Appliqué Workshop
Time: 10-4 pm
Where: Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, S Albion St
Teacher: Darlene D’eon
Cost: $65.00 to include kit
Register: 14dadeon@gmail.com
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Workshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 1 of 2)
Teacher: Darlene D’eon
Cost: $65.00 to include kit
Register: 14dadeon@gmail.com
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Workshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 1 of 2)
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Binding and Finishing Your Rugs
Time: 1-3 pm
Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Teacher: Nora
Cost: $39.95 + tax (supplies extra) Includes tea and oatcakes
Register www.hookingrugs.com or call 1-800-328-7756. Payment on registration.
There will be a non refundable deposit of $20
Intro to Tunisian Crochet Workshop (Part 2 of 2)
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 10-1
Where: Four Fathers Library
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Practical Weaving Math Workshop
Time: 5-8 pm
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Rachel Dalton of Brigadoon Farm
Cost: $80.00
Teacher: Rachel Dalton of Brigadoon Farm
Cost: $80.00
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Maritime Experience Rug Show (2 days)
Hosted by the Northport LoopersTime: 10-7
Where: Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-5
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-5
Where: Sanctuary, First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St E., Amherst
Cost: Donation
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
All Things Fibre Exposé
Time: 10-4
Cost: Donation
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
All Things Fibre Exposé
Time: 10-4
Where: Sanctuary, Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Cost: To Be Announced
Cost: To Be Announced
Hooking a Tiny Landscape: Roses in the Field
Time: 10-12 noon
Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Teacher: Studio Staff
Cost: $69.95 + tax includes a Complete Kit, Instruction, tea and oatcakes
Register: www.hookingrugs.com or call 1-800-328-7756 Payment on registration.
There will be a non refundable deposit of $20
Beginner Rug Hooking: Embrace The Fall
Time: 1pm to 3 pm
Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Teacher: Studio Staff
Cost: $49.95 + tax includes a complete kit, instruction, tea and oatcakes
Register: www.hookingrugs.com or call 1-800-328-7756. Payment on registration.
There will be a non refundable deposit of $20
Punch Needle Rug HookingWorkshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 2 of 2)
Time: 10-4 (Part 2 of 2)
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Cut Glass Pickle Dish Runner (Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-3:30
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Cut Glass Pickle Dish Runner (Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-3:30
Where: Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, S Albion St
Teacher: Karen Neary
Cost $85.00, includes taxes, pattern and printed foundations
Register: karen@karenneary.ca
Quilted Runner Workshop
Time: 9-3
Teacher: Karen Neary
Cost $85.00, includes taxes, pattern and printed foundations
Register: karen@karenneary.ca
Quilted Runner Workshop
Time: 9-3
Where: Wandlyn Inn
Teacher: Debra Howard
Cost: $65.00 + tax includes pattern and fabric, specialty ruler required $29.00 + tax
Register: 902-245-6343
Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop
Time: 10-4
Teacher: Debra Howard
Cost: $65.00 + tax includes pattern and fabric, specialty ruler required $29.00 + tax
Register: 902-245-6343
Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop
Time: 10-4
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Rachel Dalton
Cost: Class $140.00 +$60.00 for material
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Teacher: Rachel Dalton
Cost: Class $140.00 +$60.00 for material
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Saturday October 14
Maritime Experience Rug Show (2 days)
Hosted by the Northport LoopersTime: 10-3
Where: Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Zonta Bazaar
Time: 10-4
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Zonta Bazaar
Time: 10-4
Where: Lion’s Den, 9 Electric Street, Amherst
Cost: $2.00, Children under 12 are free
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-4
Cost: $2.00, Children under 12 are free
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-4
Where: Sanctuary, First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St E., Amherst
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
Cost: Donation
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
2014: Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival
Such a fun week, October 14-18, 2014!
Everyone was sporting one of these cool tote bags:
The brochure grew into a booklet, with 4 very full pages!
These goodies were for sale at the Zonta Bazaar.
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Diann MacDonald taught a class on making beads from fabric,
A beautiful thread-painted hummingbird by Kathy Tidswell. This was a sample for a class she taught.
This from a class entitled, "Free Motion Quilting For The Absolutely Terrified".
Monday, 12 June 2023
Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival: 2013
We've rounded up lots of pictures to share from this year!
Beaded Moccasin Workshop taught by Ali Squire:
Displays at Dayle's Department Store:
"Spinning Through Time" with Helen Dyer:
There were quilts on display at Christ Church:
One of the highlights of the week is always the vendors at The Zonta Bazaar.
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