Creativity, fashion, how we create fashion from varius cultures

Tonight we learned how our fashions are derived from various cultures. Wonderful program. More on this later. Sat next to woman who has lived in Brazil and China....great conversation. Everyone asks me why I am at a conf for spinners and weavers and I don't do either one....more on that later too. Stay tuned. Two more felted bags are coming back with me to the gallery. You will love them. Hopefully they will find a home in Omaha/Springfield, Lincoln area. Visited my favorite gallery in Albuquerque today, the Pallette....wonderful glass.

Trip to Espanola,NM

Yesterday took a drive to Espanola to the Fiber Arts Studio. I thought there was a special exhibit there....next time read my notes. It wasn't there, it was in Albuquerque!!! That's OK I got to visit a fine not for profit fiber arts studio and shop. I learned a bit about Navaho embroidery and bought some cloth and a couple of small skeins of Navaho Churro yarn. Navaho Churro wool is used for rugs and heavier pieces. It is quite sturdy.

Fashion Show HGA

Last night was a fantastic fashion show in Albuquerque at the Handweavers Guild of America conf. There were some competitive garments by students from the U of NE....very lovely. Kent State University had quite a few and they were outstanding. Pieces were dyed or felted or woven. Some of the models looked 10 feet tall :). Lighting and Music were great.

Great Tuesday!

Made a quick trip to Lincoln,NE this am. Saw some beautiful artwork and fabric. I am on a mission with my new find in the fabric arena....just a bit of cotton and some paints.....should look great.

Created some very cool pins with felting method over the weekend...added some beads...Wow, they are great. Will probably take them with me to the HGA event in Albuquerque soon. Looking forward to the fiber tour in Santa Fe and the classes I will be taking. Also hoping to meet up with my glass etching teacher, Ruth Dobbins. Glenn will be "in charge" at the gallery.