Shweshwe Events Calendar

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WEEKLY ONLINE MEETING

January 8 at 11am EST 

January 15 at 11am EST

January 22 at 11am EST

January 29 at 11am EST

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 we can have up to 100 participants!

Please send an email with enquiries.

RESERVATIONS

Sept 2 - Limestone QG Ontario

Dec 14 - Goderich QG Ontario

Jan 12 - Mayne Island QG British Columbia

Jan 26 - Lions Gate QG British Columbia

Feb 22 - Bay of Quinte MQG Ontario

Feb 23 - Country QG Alberta

Mar 22 - Rouge Valley QG Ontario

April 21 - Paris Quilting Bees Ontario

"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 textile 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

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 

under the FQ CLUB AND MORE Menu

 to see a detailed list.

NO STUDIO APPOINTMENTS 

OFFERED AT THIS TIME

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.