QSWFA

QSWFA

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

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Qld Spinners Weavers
No filter required! Our fungus are bright enough. No filter required! Our fungus are bright enough. Installation of our 'neon night garden' at Botanica. Total count is an amazing effort. 777!! Woohoo. Come and see the finished result 20-29 May in City Botanic Gardens. #botanica #citybotanicgardens #art #spinnersareawesome
It's Shakespeare in the gardens! #dyeing #naturald It's Shakespeare in the gardens!
#dyeing
#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn
#ecodyeing
#yarndyeing
#indigodyeing
#handdyeing
#dyeingwool
#qswfa#indigo#botanicgarden
Come visit us at the BotanicGardens to make an ind Come visit us at the BotanicGardens to make an indigo flag.
#dyeing#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn#ecodyeing
#indigodyeing #indigo
#handdyeing#botanicgarden
#dyeingwool
#qswfa
A little bit of indigo from today's indigo vat day A little bit of indigo from today's indigo vat day.
#indigodyeing #indigo ##dyeing
#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn#ecodyeing
#yarndyeing#handdyeing
#dyeingwool#qswfa
Karlene has brought in a basket of fungi for our Karlene has brought in a basket of fungi  for our fungi fest today. Our 'neon night garden' of ghost fungus is coming along. Looking forward to seeing it at BOTANICA in the City botanic gardens in May.
#mob #botanica #ghostfungus #knittersofinstagram #crochet #handmade #brisbanebotanicgardens
It's all about fungi! Ghost fungus in production a It's all about fungi! Ghost fungus in production at our premises yesterday. We are taking part in Botanica at Brisbane Botanic Gardens in May with our installation of a 'neon night garden'. We are madly making fungi again on Saturday and next Thursday.
#mob #botanica #lucyquinn #brisbanebotanicgardens #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community
We were spinning and weaving llama and alpaca for We were spinning and weaving llama and alpaca for the Llama Association Australia at the Woongooroo Winery at Mt Archer. Thank you Louise Marco and Amanda and cuddly Llamas. Phil for lovely wines and Roxy on the wine barrel for welcoming us for a beautiful day in the country #fibreartist #naturalfibers #ottaba #llama #alpaca #qldwinery #weaving #spinning
A big day of indigo dyeing today. Very successful A big day of indigo dyeing today. Very successful results from all the gals.
#dyeing #indigo
#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn
#ecodyeing
#yarndyeing
#indigodyeing
#handdyeing
#dyeingwool
#qswfa
Pretty, peachy, perky, popping, Pink! The perfect Pretty, peachy, perky, popping, Pink! The perfect pick-me-up to create some pizazz!!! Browse our hand-dyed jewels, or dye your own with our undyed fibre. Emporium open Tuesday through Friday, 10 til 1. Fibrecraft House, 12 Payne St Auchenflower
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #brisbane #handmade #artisan #yarn #fibre #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet
The upside of my flood enforced lockdown is the lu The upside of my flood enforced lockdown is the lumber that has appeared in my driveway!
Speckled sock yarn! Dye it yourself with our Lands Speckled sock yarn! Dye it yourself with our Landscapes dyes and Bendigo undyed sock yarn, all from our Emporium. Colours used here: Wild Raspberry, Desert Pea, with a tiny bit of Marine, Galah and Opal. The Emporium is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 - 1.
The people at Rangiora Corriedales - down in Victo The people at Rangiora Corriedales - down in Victoria - love their sheep so much so that they all have names. Come over to our Emporium and meet Sophie, Sweet Pea and Petal. Well, just their wool really. And beautiful wool it is! Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 - 1.
Open today for all your fibre art needs. #dyeing # Open today for all your fibre art needs. #dyeing #handspinning #felting #silk #merino #cashmere #linen #soy #tencel #viscose #banana #pineapple #lavender #rose #sockyarn #cottonyarn #australiancotton #fibreart #landscapesdyes #prociondye #drimarinedyes
Treat yourself to some scrumptious soft fibre, rea Treat yourself to some scrumptious soft fibre, ready to felt or spin!

Here is one of our custom blended batts, 100g of mixed luxury fibres. 

We also have a great range of tops and rovings from Treetops, DHG, First Edition, plus undyed fibres of all types.

Pop in and have a browse in our Emporium at 12 Payne St Auchenflower. We’re open Tuesday through Friday, 10 - 1. We also stock a wide range of dyes, fabrics, equipment, everything for the fibre artist!

#spinners #felters #spinningyarn #felting #feltingwool #spinnersofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningfibre
Susan Hoy from ATASDA is showing us the wonderful Susan Hoy from ATASDA is showing us the wonderful travelling suitcase exhibition 'Frida and flora'. 
#atasda #qldspinners #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet
Do you need to top up your dye supplies? We have t Do you need to top up your dye supplies? We have the full range of landscape dyes for wool. We also have procion, tintex and drimerene dyes for cotton.
The Emporium is OPEN this week, Tuesday to Friday 10-1.
12 Payne St Auchenflower.
fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres  #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #yarn #fibre #scarves #crochet #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram
Do you need to top up your wool supplies? The Empo Do you need to top up your wool supplies? The Emporium is OPEN this week, Tuesday to Friday 10-1.
12 Payne St Auchenflower.
fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres  #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #yarn #fibre #scarves #crochet #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, l May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill. And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy. Have a Merry Christmas!
Lessons from a Christmas Tree:
Be a light in the darkness.
We all fall over sometimes.
You can never wear too much glitter.
Bring joy to others.
Sparkle and twinkle as often as possible.
It's okay to be a little tilted.
~ Jane Lee Logan
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet
Our Emporium is all stocked up with beautiful tree Our Emporium is all stocked up with beautiful treetops wool top. We are open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm.
#qswfa #treetopscolourharmonies #australianwool #spinnersofinstagram
#spinsatgram
#spindle
#spinningwheel
#spinningfiber
#handspinning
#handspinningyarn
#handspinningwool
#handspinnersofinstagram
#handspinners
#handspinnersofig
Baby Peter loves his purple beanie that we made fo Baby Peter loves his purple beanie that we made for World Prematurity Day, 17 November. Love to Peter and his twin 😘
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  • Knitting & Crochet Wednesday, May 18 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, May 18 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, May 19
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Dye Hards Friday, May 20 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    BC2-Color: -3815995


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Polling station for Auchenflower Saturday, May 21 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Election Day Member's stall
    Saturday, May 21
    8:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/election-day-members-stall-tickets-322275604007


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Crochet Face Cloth with Queensland Cotton
    Sunday, May 22
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm

    https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/238935942837


  • Crochet Flowers and Coral Shapes with Millie Radovic
    Sunday, May 22
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    For details, go here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/crochet-flowers-and-coral-shapes-with-millie-radovic-tickets-242630904567


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Diverse Arts Monday, May 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Stitchers Tuesday, May 24 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, May 25 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, May 25 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Felters
    Thursday, May 26
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Botanica Friday, May 20 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/botanica-contemporary-art-outside


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, May 31 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Weavers Group
    Wednesday, June 1
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, June 1 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, June 2
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • New Members Welcome Drinks Friday, June 3 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm


  • General Meeting Saturday, June 4 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

    10 am Morning Tea and Guest Speaker
    11 am Announcements and Showcase
    12pm - 1 pm Shop and Library open
    1 pm - 3.30 pm Craft Time


  • Guest Speaker Saturday, June 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am


  • Story Weavers Meet Saturday, June 4 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm


  • Basket Cases Sunday, June 5 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

    The basketcases love making beautiful baskets out of natural plant parts and recycled materials.
    The basketcases meet on the first Sunday of the month.


  • Rolling Possums
    Tuesday, June 7
    6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

    work on your own felting project. Beginners welcome.


  • Fibre Arts Expo Wednesday, June 8 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, June 8 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, June 8 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Fibre Arts Expo Wednesday, June 8 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Felters
    Thursday, June 9
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Fibre Arts Expo Wednesday, June 8 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Fibre Arts Expo Wednesday, June 8 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Fibre Arts Expo Wednesday, June 8 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Book & Paper Group
    Monday, June 13
    9:30 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mid Week Craft Tuesday, June 14 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Stitchers Tuesday, June 14 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Knitting & Crochet Wednesday, June 15 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, June 15 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, June 16
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Dye Hards Friday, June 17 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    BC2-Color: -3815995


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The QSWFA acknowledge the Yuggera and Turrbul peoples, the First Nation traditional owners of the land on which we meet.

We pay respect to the wisdom and skill of makers, creators and storytellers, past and present and honour the sharing of ancient traditional crafts with future generations.


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