Custom Woolen Mills Logo

All in the Fibre Community

February 20, 2019

Socks by Bob is Seeking Donations

Perhaps you've heard of Socks by Bob before. This industrious group of four Saskatoon seniors has been knitting wool socks for Canadians in need since 2010. Using sock knitting machines built by their founding member,...

Read More
July 17, 2018

2018 Fibre Artist Millstay and Classes - Rosemarie Péloquin

It's that time of year again when I get to tell you a few more details about our annual Fibre Artist Millstay! The Fibre Artist Millstay is an opportunity for artists to become immersed in...

Read More
May 9, 2018

Tours, Fibre Fests, Great Food, and Textile Arts!

It's that time of year again when we shake off the winter dust and open the mill up wide for a summer of tours, community events, and arts celebrations!   To get things kicked off,...

Read More
April 6, 2017

2017 All Canada Sheep Classic - Red Deer, Alberta

The All Canada Sheep Classic is coming to Alberta! The event, which is a joint effort of the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association and the hosting Alberta Sheep Breeders Association, is the premiere showcase and sale...

Read More
December 16, 2016

Socks by Bob: providing "warm feet on the street"

December has brought a harsh reminder of what winter can mean in Canada.  With wind chills in the -30's here in Alberta, good shelter and clothing are life or death concerns. Across Canada there are...

Read More
September 12, 2016

2016 Fibre Artist Millstay - Megan Samms

We are excited to be hosting artist, Megan Samms, Sept 17th through to Oct 15th, as our first resident in what we hope will become an annual program, the Custom Woolen Mills Fibre Artist Millstay.  ...

Read More
September 7, 2016

Ilya Oratovsky - A Master Weaver

It is rare in today's day and age to meet someone who has dedicated a literal lifetime to the pursuit of one trade. Someone who knows their material, their tools, their craft, with an intimacy that...

Read More
August 22, 2016

Maiwa Handprints Ltd 100% Organic Cotton Duvet Covers and Pillow Cases

Every manufacturer seems to have slightly different dimensions for how they size things and we are no different. We make our Cold Country Comforters large so that they hang over the side of the bed...

Read More
February 23, 2016

Olds College Fibre Week

It always surprises me that many people in the area have not heard about Olds College Fibre Week; a continuing education program that celebrates fibre, from raw fleece to the finest works of craftsmanship. As one...

Read More
November 2, 2015

Prairie Sea Fusion Yarn

We are proud to introduce our new product, Prairie Sea Fusion Yarn. If you follow author Sylvia Olsen and her family's company Salish Fusion Knitwear, then you may have already heard rumour of Prairie Sea Fusion...

Read More
clockcross
    Apply Coupon
    Unavailable Coupons
    100 gift cert Get $100.00 off Created for individual customer, to redeem Gift Cert. amount.
    linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram