Information For & About North Idaho's Textile Enthusiasts
Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild Members
Charles Briska – Something Olde, Something New, located in the old rail car at Foster's Crossing, 504 Oak Street, Sandpoint. Great yarn, needles and knitting patterns. 208-263-9447
Sharon Gunter – The Basket Case offers instruction in basketry, batik and fabric dyeing, weaving, pottery and assorted crafts at The Basket Case Studio. Groups of four or more; contact Sharon for pricing at 208-263-8044 or by email.
Vicki Reich posts a bi-weekly local food column with knitting and weaving thoughts interspersed her on blog Word of Mouth.
Kristie Sherrodd's Blue Flag Handweaving Studio offers weaving classes, looms from Glimkra and Schacht, weaving yarn and the full line of shuttles and other textile tools manufactured by Bluster Bay Woodworks. 214-B Cedar Street, Sandpoint. 208-263-4600.
Kim Spencer – Staff of Life offers soaps, lotions, knitted items, yarn and basketry. At Foster's Crossing, 504 Oak Street, Sandpoint. 208-263-6483.
Debbie Staggs – A Child's Dream Come True carries supplies for spinning and felting, spinning wheels and drop spindles as well as natural toys, gifts and kits for children. 214-A Cedar Street in Sandpoint. 800-359-2906 or 208-255-1664
Elaine Tormey – Knitting, crochet and pattern design. 208-263-5839
Organizations
The Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild is proud to be a member of the following organizations:
Association of Northwest Weavers Guilds – ANWG membership includes guilds throughout the Pacific Northwest: Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Washington and Oregon. The Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild is a member.
Handweavers Guild of America - HGA is a nationwide organization dedicated to encouraging excellence, inspiring creativity, and preserving fiber traditions through education.
Northwest Regional Spinners Association – NWRSA includes handspinners in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.
Sandpoint Arts Alliance – a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in the greater Sandpoint area.