Penelope Fibre Arts, Surrey, BC

Why Penelope? William Waterhouse: Penelope and her Suitors.. Penelope is a character from Homer's work, 'The Odyssey'. The wife of the errant Odysseus (and a talented weaver), Penelope misguides the suitors who wish to marry her (they are vying for her attention to attain her husband's wealth) and tells them she will choose a husband as soon as she has finished weaving the funeral shroud for her Father-In-Law, Laertes. At night she secretly unravels her work, deceiving her young suitors. Her ploy fails only when one of her servants betrays her. Penelope has managed to run a household, keep her son from taking over, keep her suitors at bay, all in a time when most women were completely controlled by men. She is the unofficial Goddess of Weaving and unfinished works.. Our shop opened in January 2004, started by my Mother Audrey and myself. My Mother was a talented weaver, spinner, knitter, quilter, embroider, teddy bear maker, seamstress and painter. My love of textiles developed after spending countless hours following my Mum around to shops, shows and other fibre events and having her teach me many of the skills I have today. I am so grateful to her for the things she passed along to me.. Brenda STORE POLICIES.