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    New Books in the Library

    June 14, 2026 /

    Additions to Library June 2026

    Felting – Ultimate Guide to Needle Felting Animal and Bird Art

    Knit/Cro – Strange Brew

    Miscellaneous  –    Irish Crochet

    • Corking
    • Bobbin Lace
    • The True Cost of Wool
    • Complete Book of Sewing
    • Macrame
    • Sashiko
    • New Concepts in Paper Quilling
    • Christmas Angels
    • Big Book of Tatting

    Weaving –          Crazy Shot Companion

    • Weaving to Wear
    • Handson Rigid Heddle
    • Winding with a Warping Paddle
    • Creative Weaving
    • Rigid Heddle Weaving
    • Huck Lace Weaving Patterns

    Additions to Library – June 2025


    Felting
    Felt and Stitch MacKay, M. 2012


    KnitCro
    Top-Down Sweaters Budd, A. 2012


    Miscellaneous
    Craft of Crewel Embroidery, The Wilson, E. 1962
    Finger Knitting Klutz Pub. 2015
    Papermaking Kropper, J. 1992
    Torchon Lace Book, The Cook, B. 2021
    200 Braids Carey, J. 2007
    Weaving and Spinning In Upper Canada Village Spencer, A. 1964

    Weaving
    Creative Textile Projects for Children Woods, K. 2008
    Damask and Opphamta Johansson, L. 1982
    Loom Music (3 old issues)
    More Linen Heirlooms Gallagher, C.
    Rigid Heddle Weaving Hart, R. 2002
    Soumak Workbook Wilson, J. 1982
    Tapestry Handbook, The Russell, C. 1990
    Weaving Is Creative Wilson, J. 1972

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    Open Studio Night

    May 13, 2026 /

    At the Artisans Centre, Peterborough Square. Every 3rd. Friday of the month. Come out this Friday May 15th for our free drop-in Open Studio Night! We’ll be joined by ACP’s newest partner Embroiderers’ Guild of Peterborough for a community Stitch-In! Bring a current project or something you might want help with (doesn’t have to be stitching) and enjoy an evening of creativity and connection! Find us in the lower level of Peterborough Square from 6pm to 8pm!

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    Peterborough Fibre Arts Festival & Sale

    April 7, 2026 /

    Join us next Saturday, April 11, 2026, as the Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild @ptbowsguild presemt their 14th Annual Fibre Arts Festival & Sale!

    Come out to Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre (775 Brealey Dr.), from 10am to 4pm, and experience this not to be missed event featuring fibre craft vendors from across Southern Ontario!

    View live demos, stock up on fibre supplies, shop equipment, find handcrafted items and gifts, learn about fibre art courses and organizations, win doorprizes, and more!

    Admission is $5 cash at the door, children under 12 are free! There will be a bake sale serving snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

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    Vendors List for the Fibre Arts Festival & Sale

    March 24, 2026 /

    2026

    The 2026 Peterborough Fibre Arts Festival & Sale will be held Saturday, April 11, at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, 10am-4pm. There will be Free Draws of items from the vendors. The draws will take place every hour during the festival (11:00, 12:00. 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00). Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

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