The Irish hooks, also known as the Hartman hook, are one of the finest crafted and designed tools for rug hooking. I have been using them for many years now and cannot imagine working with anything else. It is my most coveted tool! Over the years I have observed people using various styles of Irish hooks and noted a few details that could…
Warning for studio visitors today….due to this past weekends crazy storm, the driveway and parking area is not safe. Especially if you are in a low car. SUV’s and trucks with 4 wheel drive can get up the driveway but walking amoungst the frozen ruts will be treacherous. If possible, I would suggest that you…
Want to learn how to hook a rug, a cushion, a table runner? It is easier than you think. I will be teaching a beginner rug hooking workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Saturday, July 8th 2018. It will be the last class until September. To register go to the workshop pages on the www.blacksheepfestival.ca website.
New silk products have arrived just in time for the OHCG annual in Ottawa. We have literally been searching the world to bring you interesting and new products to incorporate into your rug hooking or other fiber arts. Printed chiffon silk sari ribbon and silk sari yarn will add a new dimension to your textural…
Let me introduce you to our newest arrivals….Banjara totes and notion bags. Banjara is a tribe in India where the most beautiful embroideries are created using colorful threads, (some metallic threads) and mirror work. Vintage Banjara embroideries are repurposed into one of a kind bags. Sheep leather and suede is incorporated adding style and substance to each unique piece. …
The Black Sheep Festival workshops are now on the festival website. I will be teaching a beginner rug hooking class on July 8th. In addition to rug hooking, there are a variety of intriguing fiber art workshops. Click on this link to see all the offerings which run throughout the weekend. https://blacksheepfestival.ca/collections/workshops?page=1 On July 7th,…
Last year, I asked Sarah if she would be interested in designing a few patterns that would be suitable for a nursery or child’s room. She sent me some very sweet designs which will be on the website soon. Some are already available and more will be added as I get them enlarged and transferred. In…
Did you know that subscribers to our studio newsletter get exclusive discounts and offers first? The latest newsletter offers 10% off our Martina Lesar Wool Fabric line until the end of March. Sign up today so that you don’t miss out on any future special offers. …
Spring is the time of year we celebrate new arrivals and we are pleased to announce the arrival of our new additions to the “Martina Lesar Wool Fabric” line. Over the years I searched for certain colors in textured wool, without luck. Now that I am designing my own line of wool, I am able to bring these much desired…
It’s only February, but here in the studio we are preparing for our biggest events of the year. It is proving to be an event filled year. There are so many wonderful hook ins and gatherings put on by various guilds and I truly wish I could participate…