Eye Of The Needle

Eye Of The Needle Eye of the Needle is an Artisan Gallery and Studio space in beautiful Fernie, B.C. One on one felting classes are available on request.

Operated by Sandra Barrett, Eye of the Needle offers a space for artisans to gather and celebrate their craft. The Gallery carries various works by a select group of Artisans from Canada and around the world. Featuring work by:
*Amos Pewter: cast pewter maker: (Nova Scotia)
*Ancient Arts: yarn dyer (Alberta)
•Anvil Island Design: metal artist (Vancouver Island BC)
*Briggs & Little: yarn dyer (New

Brunswick)
*Chaotc Fibres: fibre artist (Victoria BC)
•Chinook Country Forge: blacksmith (Alberta)
*DHG: yarn & fibre dyer (Italy)
*Elk River Apiaries: honey maker (Fernie BC)
•Fernie Forge: blacksmith (Fernie BC)
•Fernie Mountain Honey: candle maker (Fernie BC)
*Happy Holmes: yarn dyer (Cranbrook BC)
Henry Hamilton: blacksmith (Cranbrook BC)
*Holmhead Farm: fibre artist (Fernie BC)
•Katherine Russell: glass artist (Elkford BC)
•K.D. Rooster: metal artist (Ontario)
•Kirkpatrick: cast iron maker (Britain)
•Kitras Glass: glass blower (Ontario)
•Kootenay Candles: candle maker (Creston BC)
•Kootenay Forge: blacksmith (Crawford Bay BC)
*Nan.C Designs: fibre artist (Vancouver Island BC)
•Robin Wiltse: fibre artist (Kaslo BC)
*Score & Solder: glass artist (Fernie BC)
*Vahana Goats: fibre artist (Kimberley BC)


Upstairs in the studio, Sandra Barrett is all set up to make felt into anything you can think of. From cushions and tea cozies to felted bags, scarves and flowers, Sandra is fully equipped to bring your ideas to life. Felting, knitting and crochet supplies are also sold in the studio.

Many thanks for a United Way grant, which enabled 52 seniors from Fernie and Sparwood to have a coach trip to Waterton P...
09/10/2026

Many thanks for a United Way grant, which enabled 52 seniors from Fernie and Sparwood to have a coach trip to Waterton Park yesterday. A splendid afternoon tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel was the delightful destination, kindly organized by Elk Valley Better at Home and many ladies dressed up in fascinators for the special occasion.

Glenn Dixon, currently the best selling author in Canada, gave a fascinating talk about his life and latest book “The in...
09/08/2026

Glenn Dixon, currently the best selling author in Canada, gave a fascinating talk about his life and latest book “The infinite sadness of small appliances” at the opening of the latest “Booked” season at the library. Sandra also enjoyed a cupcake and live music at the 100th anniversary block party, kindly hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion.

Anna is from Germany and came to Eye of the Needle specifically to select yarn as a souvenir of her visit. “Summer in Fe...
09/03/2026

Anna is from Germany and came to Eye of the Needle specifically to select yarn as a souvenir of her visit. “Summer in Fernie” by Ancient Arts was one of her choices. Anna’s tee shirt explains her passion so well! She missed seeing the September colour of the month though, which is inspired by the “I spy” series of books.

This pyramid of needle felting kits made in BC by Nan C Designs is intended to show the easiest at the bottom, graduatin...
09/01/2026

This pyramid of needle felting kits made in BC by Nan C Designs is intended to show the easiest at the bottom, graduating to the hardest at the top. Now fully restocked with more new creatures to try, please come in and see. Wool needle felting pads and Nancy’s three books are available, as are felting needles in 5 configurations.

Connor and family were on Day 3 of an 11 day road trip from Victoria to Toronto. He loved this pouffé made by Fernie sma...
08/27/2026

Connor and family were on Day 3 of an 11 day road trip from Victoria to Toronto. He loved this pouffé made by Fernie small business Untamed and it has gone with him to a school of music in Toronto, where he will be specializing in drums. Thanks for the glimpse into your future, Connor and taking a piece of Fernie with you.

About 120 show and shine vehicles looked especially good this year, glinting in the sunshine on Saturday. There were aro...
08/25/2026

About 120 show and shine vehicles looked especially good this year, glinting in the sunshine on Saturday. There were around 20 more of them to look at than last year too, with part of 5th Street and 3rd Ave closed to accommodate them all. Great organization in making it happen for your biggest show yet, Elk Valley Cruisers.

Kitras Glassworks LTD. now make their beautiful glass in BC. New items just arrived include hearts in eight different co...
08/20/2026

Kitras Glassworks LTD. now make their beautiful glass in BC. New items just arrived include hearts in eight different colours and medium sized tree orbs in four seasons to complement the slow stitch appliqué kits. Thank you Nicholas for continuing the legacy from your father and congratulations on the birth of your third child.

The launch of Anne Majic’s first book “Losing George” was a great success last Thursday evening. The invitation only eve...
08/18/2026

The launch of Anne Majic’s first book “Losing George” was a great success last Thursday evening. The invitation only event was held in the White Birch restaurant with a fascinating interview by Angie Abdou, followed by a book signing and snacks. It was wonderful to meet some of the real characters in Anne’s memoir at the event.

August colour of the month from Ancient Arts is “Where the wild things are” by Maurice Sendak, but it has sold out alrea...
08/13/2026

August colour of the month from Ancient Arts is “Where the wild things are” by Maurice Sendak, but it has sold out already. Kaylin is a regular customer who buys a skein of Nettlesoft DK yarn every month, and luckily she was able to snag the last one. Here are some of her fabulous crochet blanket hexagons from previous months.

Not the quietest Culture Tour this year with demolition next door all weekend, but that didn’t stop the fun. Thank you t...
08/11/2026

Not the quietest Culture Tour this year with demolition next door all weekend, but that didn’t stop the fun. Thank you to Stitched By Marissa for the crochet pop up shop and classes, and to all the visitors for coming. Sadly, the original five windows now revealed can’t be replaced as the building is less than 1.2 metres from the property line.

Address

260 5th Street
Fernie, BC
V0B1M0

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12504230412

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