Susie GourlayI live in the heart of the prairies in the province of Saskatchewan. Our winters are long, dark and very cold, which is why I spend most of my days trying to keep warm. I believe in using natural fibres and I am a big supporter of the wool industry.Wool is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It has a good memory, is naturally antibacterial, it is also breathable and fire retardant. Wool is perfection found in nature.
I am a handspinner, knitter, designer and wool judge. I specialize in handspun yarn and wool and design using the benefits of the particular fibre I am working with, to bring out its best qualities. I also love working with alpaca, silk, cotton, rabbit and goat fibres. |
Wool judging is what I love the most. I love to learn and each fleece is different. I like seeing rare breeds up close and see the excitement of people interested in wool during a wool show.
I am a co-creator of All Things Wool which is a movement to promote the value of wool. I am also one of the Team Leaders for Etsy SK and I work hard to promote makers and create a community in which they can strive.
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I am a professional member of the Sask Craft Council, and belong to the Regina Weavers and Spinners Guild, the Saskatchewan Weaver and Spinners Guild, and Handmade Saskatchewan. I teach fibre arts classes The Blue Rooster Studio.
I have knit for fashion designers Riley Lawson and Dean Renwick in 2013 & 2015 respectively.
I have knit for fashion designers Riley Lawson and Dean Renwick in 2013 & 2015 respectively.
The fibre arts communities in the prairies are growing at a boundless rate and sharing my experiences and knowledge with others is important to me. Not only to keep the traditions of the past alive but to also to help educate about the wonders of fibre, the wool industry and making new friends along the way.
I am also a supplier of Unicorn Power Scour products and Soak Wash
Professional Craftsperson• Specializing in wool and handspun yarn
• Perfection Found in Nature Exhibit • Co-creator of All Things Wool |
Wool Judge• Commercial and Artisan judging styles
• Judging certification through Olds College • Judged hundreds of fleeces across all 3 prairie provinces |
Designer• Patterns available online & Ravelry
• Worked with Fashion Designers for Sask Fashion Week in 2013 & 2015 • Perfection Found in Nature |
InstructorBeginner & Advanced
• Spinning
• Knitting • Crochet • Wool Information |
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