The 91原创 Weavers鈥 and Spinners鈥 Guild has created a tightly woven network throughout the Fraser Valley of people who not only enjoy creating fibre arts like hats and scarves but also members who enjoy creating the very fibre used to make them.
The guild鈥檚 annual artisan show and sale Nov. 3 and 4 in the West 91原创 Hall was a chance for the public to see the array of items made by guild members.
Johanna Walker, of Shepherd鈥檚 Haven farm in Fort 91原创, offered up sheep products and between customers, knitted a massive blanket made from one year鈥檚 worth of wool from a black sheep.
鈥淗e鈥檚 literally the black sheep of the flock,鈥 she joked.
Others demonstrated their different fibre arts. The guild members and select vendors filled the hall with one-of-a-kind items.
The event was also the guild鈥檚 opportunity to auction off its 100 Kilometre Coat. The coat was first displayed at the 91原创 Centennial Museum during a recent exhibit and was recently auctioned off for $500, which will be used to fund guild activities.
鈥淎ll the materials are from many different animals,鈥 explained Heleen De Boer, who designed the coat.
Guild members, about 20 in all, worked on the unique project, doing every job from spinning fibre and hand-dying the lining.