It's Not too Late!

Now that the winter is warmed, (yes, the temperature is above zero again today), we are excited about stepping out and enjoying the world again.

It's the perfect time to enjoy two upcoming events.

The first event is in Rhinelander, WI on this coming Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Enjoy viewing the challenge quilts of the Fiber Friends and chat with the members.

FIBER FRIENDS EXHIBIT

JANUARY 18, 2014

1-3 P.M.

Fiber Friends, a 10 member art quilt group from Northern Wisconsin, will be visiting Sew Smart, Rhinelander and Diane's Frame shop, Rhinelander for an artist reception and demonstrating various surface designs, embellishment & stitching techniques.

Sew Smart, Rhinelander

9 S. Brown Street

Sharon Rotz-    free motion stitching

Pat Gaska-       Angelina fiber application

Helen Tumas-   enhanced decorative machine stitching

Diane's Frame Shop

6 N. Brown Street

Connie Warshall-    machine needle felting

Gale Wilcox-           beading & embroidery on fabric

Pat Rasmussen-      gelli plate printing

Come and be inspired.  See you there.

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And, it's not too late to enter your quilts in 

"The Art of the Quilter: III" in Wittenberg, WI.  

This is the third judged Quilt Show at the WOWSPACE Gallery. 

Click here for information and forms needed to enter the show.

Don't delay!  Share your quilts with pride!

 Your work, completed Exhibitor Contract and entry fees may be brought to the Business and More, 600 Webb St. Monday, January 13 through Friday, January, 17, during usual business hours. 

"The Art of the Quilter: III"

Show opens Saturday, January 25, 11am - 3pm, WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg, WI. Show continues Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 3pm, through February 16

Bonuses: A boutique will feature small quilted articles, books  and patterns.

Talks:

January 25, 1PM, Louise Schotz, "A Quilter's Eye Views South African Art," Wittenberg Community Center. Suggested donation~$5

February 8, 1PM, Sharon Rotz, "Oh My Stars, What I Have Learned," Wittenberg Community Center. Suggested donation~$5.

What a Simple Plan

Did you ever have a simple plan that turned into a multiple week adventure?

I thought it was an easy plan. I wanted to take a photo of my art quilt in the Winter's Garden exhibit. But there are days and then there are more days.

Day 1:  Got to the exhibit. Not opened.
Day 2:  Got to the exhibit. Forgot the camera.
Day 3:  Got to the exhibit. Camera battery was dead.
Day 4:  Got to the exhibit. Got in the middle of a tour group.

Yes, we followed a flock of mallards right up to the door.

But, I finally got in with camera working and once again enjoyed the beauty of the orchids and the artwork.

I even got a photo of my quilt in the exhibit.

A lesson learned. 

When I paid a visit to the Art of the Quilter II exhibit, I arrived with my camera in hand and working and snapped these photos.

The entries were varied and each fascinated us with the mastering of different technique.

The quilts were artfully arranged to show off at their best.

 Our lives are enriched when we have the opportunity to view beautiful art. It captures our imagination and inspires us.