Shweshwe Events Calendar

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WEEKLY ONLINE MEETING

May 7 at 11am EDT 

May 14 at 11am EDT

May 21 at 11am EDT

May 28 at 11am EDT

These weekly online meetings replace our monthly hand stitching day retreats, 

started for participants in the #dutchtreatsewalong as shared on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Some participants are stitching blocks  

from "Dutch Treat" by Judy Garden, 

but all hand stitching is welcome.

This online tele-sewcial event is free 

and visitors are welcome.

Please send an email with enquiries.

RESERVATIONS

Jan 12 - Mayne Island QG BC

Jan 26 - Lions Gate QG BC

Feb 22 - Bay of Quinte MQG ON

Feb 23 - County QG AB

Mar 11 - Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts BC

Mar 22 - Rouge Valley QG ON

Apr 8 - Vancouver QG BC

Apr 17 - Shenandoah Valley QG VA

Apr 21 - Paris Quilting Bees ON

Apr 22 - Westshore QG BC

May 4th - Queen's Bush QG ON

Aug 12 - QG of Plano TX

"The Bolt and the Beautiful: The Shweshwe Saga"

 45-50 minutes

A slide presentation with Shweshwe items to illustrate the fascinating social justice story of Shweshwe and how it connects with the world history of cotton production, exploration and trade.

Book a Virtual Trunk Show now

for your online guild meeting.

Please send an email with enquiries.

RESERVATIONS

Feb 11 -  Gwillimbury QG Ontario

Feb  17 - Grand QG Ontario

Apr 12 - Quilty Colour Class OPEN

Apr 19 - Quilty Colour Class OPEN

Apr 24 - Westshore QG British Columbia

Select a class you would like to attend 

one on one or with some friends 

and make a date.

Guild Rates available too.

Individual Fee is $40 for a 3 hour class.

Patterns and kits extra.

MANY TO CHOOSE FROM

Please visit the Online Classes page 

 to see a detailed list.

NO STUDIO APPOINTMENTS 

OFFERED AT THIS TIME

We are making online appointments for virtual shopping! 

Send an email to book your spot.

Online shop remains open 

with shipping or porch pick up

248 Geddes Street Elora ON

The entrance is on David Street as we are on the corner of David and Geddes Street.

Parking at the Elora Arena and Curling Club on David Street.

We are within metres of the Elora Gorge, renowned for beautiful scenic walks and cycle routes.

Do you need to pre-wash  Shweshwe?

Shweshwe is a heritage product still made the same way as in the industrial revolution. It requires a pre-wash before cutting and sewing.

Just soak your fabric in warm water and hang it out to dry. Plain and simple. No detergents or washing machine required.

You may do a subsequent rinse in lukewarm salty water if you choose.

Please send an email with questions.

All Events cancelled for 2021.

Please see Virtual Trunk Shows

and Online Classes.

Please send an email with enquiries.