Barefoot Handweaving

Barefoot Handweaving Studio, shop, and gallery space! Handwoven items created on traditional floor looms—with colour, texture, natural fibres, timeless technique & artistry!

🐺🏠 Well, they said the big bad wolf couldn’t blow down a straw bale house... turns out neither can a 4.2 earthquake!Craw...
09/18/2026

🐺🏠 Well, they said the big bad wolf couldn’t blow down a straw bale house... turns out neither can a 4.2 earthquake!

Crawford Bay felt a rare one today — shaking, rumbling, and a whole lot of theories flying around (thunderstorm? explosion? meteor?). Turns out it was Mother Nature reminding us who’s boss 🌎

Great news: no injuries reported, and our straw bale building didn’t even flinch. Grateful for solid construction and an even more solid community. 💛

08/29/2026

That’s always fun! I love rolling the fabric off of a loom and seeing what was woven over the past few days! It’s often a surprise reveal for us too, since several different weavers might’ve woven on this warp this week!

Sewing with handwoven fabric isn’t like sewing with anything else. It shifts, it has a mind of its own, and it demands a...
07/18/2026

Sewing with handwoven fabric isn’t like sewing with anything else. It shifts, it has a mind of its own, and it demands a seamstress who understands its quirks. That’s where Sheila really shines! For nearly 30 years, she’s taken fabric fresh from the loom and turned it into the pieces you know and love: keyhole scarves, quirky ponchos, multifunctional bags, twist shawls, and more! None of these started as a pattern! They started as an idea, a scrap of fabric, and Sheila asking, “what if we tried it this way?” Next time you wrap yourself in one of our unique pieces, know that not only was it handwoven with care, but it was also sewn and finished with a lot of heart, talent, & ingenuity! ✂️🧡

07/10/2026

This made our hearts so full🤍 We are so grateful for all the amazing people that visit our shop and share their stories with us. This is exactly why we do what we do, and such a sweet reminder of why handmade things matter so much 🤍

When talented hands meet beautiful yarn, something truly special happens. ✨ We are completely smitten by this adorable l...
07/09/2026

When talented hands meet beautiful yarn, something truly special happens. ✨ We are completely smitten by this adorable little vest, lovingly hand-knit for our store display by Jennifer (Labour of Love) 💕… and also the gorgeous cable knit toque, created by my sister Leanne (The Knittystew)! Our sincere appreciation and gratitude! Exactly the kind of magic we hoped this yarn would spark! 💕

Getting our outside loom, Liisa, all warped and ready for some outdoor weaving! Had a few curious critters coming by to ...
07/02/2026

Getting our outside loom, Liisa, all warped and ready for some outdoor weaving! Had a few curious critters coming by to check it out 🐛🐝🕊️

05/31/2026

The Rhys warp! Blue, orange, and red! Inspired by artist Rhys Farrell, and the amazing job he did creating the multi-sided mural that now adorns our straw bale weaving studio!

04/17/2026

We just rethreaded our 16-harness AVL loom! A bold experiment that had us both nervous and thrilled! For the test run, we decided to finally use our stash of undyed organic cotton.
You know why we had so much of it? Because nobody wanted to use it. It just sat there looking… beige. The colour of porridge and bandaids and knee-high stockings. On a shelf full of beautiful colours, it was always the second last pick! (Long story for another day, but the royal blue boucle remains firmly in last place! 😂)
But here’s the thing: as a warp choice, it’s basically the tofu of yarn. Neutral, yes — but pair it with anything and it absolutely sings! We’ve been weaving all kinds of weft colours through it, and trying a variety of treadling combinations, and we’re genuinely giddy with all the possibilities! The handwoven tea towels coming from this warp are so beautiful… people might not believe they’re made by hand! 😀✨

04/05/2026

🧺 Easter baskets, weaver-style!😀
Our baskets hold thread, yarn, tools & inspiration — and right now, they’re holding our excitement for the season ahead! The Artisans of Crawford Bay have been busy in their studios, shops, galleries, and kitchens getting ready to welcome you back. 🌿
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled long weekend. May this Easter bring renewal, warmth, and a little something beautiful. 🌸

Address

16101 Highway 3A
Crawford Bay, BC
V0B1E0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12502279655

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