All dyed wool on original Studio Natural and Dorr We are having a sale on dyed wool including spots, artisanal, striated wools and mottled solids that are dyed on our original Studio Natural and Dorr wool. This photo is just a sampling of the large amount of stock we need to clear out in order to make room for our …
Every year we resolve to be ready well in advance of the Annual Conference but somehow we end up in a frenzy in the final days trying to get everything done. This year we had a minor set back as Carla (the studio dyer) was hospitalized for a few days which put us behind schedule. …
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Not long ago we introduced a new natural wool fabric for dyeing. The reviews were very positive and it sold out quickly. However, we wanted to hear the negatives too. Although there weren’t many, we felt we could tweak some aspects to make it exceptional. We consulted the experts at the mill with our requests …
We are excited to introduce our 2019 Spring Collection of wool fabrics designed and milled exclusively for the studio. The collection is a mix of rich colour and must have neutrals. The plaids were designed with low contrast values which will create subtle variations in your rug hooking and fiber art projects. We also increased …
Canadian Artist, J.E.Bailey (Elizabeth) creates artwork that delights audiences at home and internationally. Unique and unapologetically playful, this artist believes meaningful messages can be communicated through whimsy and laughter. “Joy and delight are a shared language.” Distinctly Canadian in character, much of what Elizabeth depicts reveals the nature of the home she loves and the …
Spring may not be here yet but it certainly has arrived in the studio. Fabulous new spring colours of silk sari ribbon! Parakeet, Bluebird and Irish Green. Stock of these colours is limited. Click here to see the entire silk collection. https://martinalesar.com/product-category/wool-fibers/alternative-fibers/
Starting a new project is one of the best parts of rug hooking for me. So many possibilities which usually take some thought before I dive into the actual hooking. This time however, there was no debate about colour. As soon as I saw this design on Sarah Skrlj’s instagram page, I knew I wanted …
Our newest handspun yarns are exactly as described…rustic, primitive and untamed. Rustico is spun into wildly thick and thin yarn. We requested a highly varied yarn to give maximum texture in your rug hooking. The yarn is not relaxed which will allow you to hook in some tight twists resulting in a curl in the …
It’s wonderful that we are exploring new fibers in our rug hooking and fiber arts. To add to the line of Alternative Fibers, we are delighted to introduce our newest product… Wool Roving. This is an all Canadian product from farm to mill. The 100% wool rovings are made using predominantly dorset type wool, which …
We are pleased to add two new patterns by artist, Sarah Skrlj to her line of designs. I made a request for patterns that would be suitable for a child’s room or nursery and she certainly delivered. “Up and Away” and “Under the Sea” are wonderful and fun designs. So many colour possibilities. If you are not …