Here we are bumping into September!
August was a lot of fun being in attendance at several area Fall Fairs!
We have also been meeting people from all over the world who have been joining us for tours at the mill. It is aways a pleasure discussing fibre with interested individuals.
Coming up – I am attending the Coralus (Un)Summit in Ottawa and doing a presentation on “How Slow Can Slow Fashion Go?”
I suspect it to be a lively discussion!
We have an intern starting mid-September to spend a month with us “learning the ropes”. A Toronto Metropolitan University graduate, we look forward to hosting her!
Preparations are already in full swing for our attendance at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto this November. We have been accepted into the Northern Ontario Pavilion and will be in attendance throughout the entire fair – November 7th to November 16th. This enables followers from the GTA a chance to see us in person and touch the Ontario grown woollens.
On that note, if there is anyone wanting to volunteer some time to help sit the booth – do get in touch ASAP.
Our “15 Mile” fabric is now being made into garments. A rich brown herringbone that grew on Heather’s farm, not 15 miles away! Soap and soda ash being the only additives – this is probably the “cleanest and greenest” fabric that you can find!
Our web page has successfully been transferred and now we will be concentrating on updating the e-commerce shop – One product at a time, it will happen!
Wave
2025 Parry Sound Municipal Airport Fly-In
Come visit us on Sept 6, 2025 during the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Fly In!
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Free mill tours all day
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Our store will be open for browsing!
New felts on their way!
We’re excited to be working on a few different felting styles! We have successfully dyed entire felts to achieve vivid naturally dyed colours!
We are also looking forward to creating more patterned felts! Keep an eye out as we continue to explore all that is possible!
Maker’s Guild
Our Makers Guild was beautifully represented in the WOW Challenge with three of our members sharing their artistry this year. Not only did we have outstanding quality entries, but our entrants also showed up to proudly display their work on the runway on Friday’s Gala night. Gathering in celebration of creativity is powerful juju. I was pleased to see so many of our members and your friends/family in attendance.
The celebratory vibe was definitely strong on Saturday, unwilted by the +30C temperatures. Once again, our Guild was front and centre with a booth in the middle of the fair ground and lots of examples of our creations.
Thank-you especially to Merry B who inspired fellow Guild members to brave the heat and join the celebration in the Guild booth. To all of you who attended, either as participants in the booth, or who dropped by to enjoy the fair in other ways — Thank-you.
Ready to join the guild? New members are always welcome. We have weekly Sunday drop-in makers sessions and one event, workshop or presentation each month.
A yearly membership is $40 which includes a 10% discount on makers’ supplies at the Wave Mill retail store. Please contact wfmguild@gmail.com to enquire.
Exciting News!
We will be at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this November!
Look for our booth in the Northern Ontario Pavilion.
We’ll update with more details as the event approaches!
