FIBER ARTS ON EXHIBIT

The Lakeshore Fiber Arts Group recently held a show and reception at Lakeshore Sewing. You would have loved all the variety and talent. Above is a piece called “Look Through My Garden,” by Gail Wagner Myrhorodsky. What talent it took to make this beautiful piece.

“Above is Bubbles and Balloons – Study In the Round” by MargEd Kwapil. I love the simple design and clean lines.

“My Garden,” by Yvette Ostrander is another unique piece. It is multi layered and I wish you could see the close up of this intricate work. There were so many wonderful pieces in the show. I couldn't resist showing you something different from the usual more traditional quilts. These were a delight.

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Speaking of something different, Lauren + Jessie Jung has some different appliqué patterns. Check it out.
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Until next time,
Caroll

CATS FOR QUILTERS

I fell in love with this RJR line of fabric when I was at the Attic Window Quilt Shop Saturday. "Caterwauling" is a must-have. (I'm sorry that the picture does not do it justice as the colors are really vibrant.) The above panel has so many possibilities. You can use it as is or separate the cats and assemble a quilt using all the complementary fabrics that are in the shop. On the other hand, you can put a cat on a pillow or the front of a purse or a book cover. You can do so many things with this panel.

Above are just a couple of the complimentary fabrics to go with the Caterwauling panel. Stop by the shop and take a look-see (Do not forget your purse. You will not be able to resist!).

Catherine Mueller was at Bee Saturday and shared a couple finishes. Above is the redwork that she recently completed. Her redwork is so nicely done that she didn’t need to use a backing to keep her threads from showing through!

Above is another finish by Catherine. She used batiks to make last year’s sampler. What a great job she did! Isn’t fun to see how quilters can take the same pattern and using their own unique style can create something entirely different? Great job Catherine.
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The Polka Dot Pineapple has a tutorial for making wire edged fabric flowers. Great idea for those of us who can’t wait for spring!
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Until next time,
Caroll

THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES

I love the title of this exhibit at the Inner City Christian Federation Blodgett Building (ICCF) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The 75-piece collection is on loan from Roberta Green Ahmanson. She says, “This show is about the fabric of our lives. That metaphor is apt, for like our lives, fabrics are made of many threads and many colors, they wear and unravel and need to be mended. They are approachable, inviting us to enter the many-layered worlds much like our own.”
If you get a chance, it is worth your while to stop by the ICCF at 920 Cherry Street, SE. Not only will you enjoy all the lovely works of fiber art, but a walk through this historic building is a real treat too. The exhibit covers three floors and is open weekdays through April 9th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: FREE
The above is untitled and is by British artist Julia Caprara. It is multilayered and is stunning.

There is a rich variety and diversity of cultures present in the show. "A Corner of India" (above) is by Wendy Green.

Pat Selman made the above dolls in 2008. They are part of an eight-piece collection titled "Looney Figures." Aren’t they precious!

One of my favorite pieces is "Surface Memories" by an unknown artist. I love the words embroidered across each block.

"Grass Study: Spring" is another interesting piece. It is by British artist Hillary Jenkins.

Hope you get a chance to view the exhibit in person. However, I know for most of you that is not possible, so I wanted to share a few photos with you.

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The Polka Dot Pineapple has a cute tutorial for flower hair pins (lots of other tuts too).

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Until next time,
Caroll