Today was set up and opening night for the Fine Art of Fiber. This is a picture from last year, of customers being awed by the Lucky Penny display. My set up looks pretty much the same, only one of my grids appears distorted. Could it have melted in the 100 degree heat at that awful show last August? Anyway, this show is just a great time with my people. Knitters, weavers, and quilters. I did some purchasing tonight--I decided last year that this would be the show where I bought a quilt--so I bought it early because this artist's work usually sells out fast. I have a small quilt collection of vintage tops that I had quilted, and they have been used. The fabric in the quilt tops is 80+ years old, and now deteriorating to the point where repair would be costly and mostly impossible. Last year, I bought a superb woven shawl, museum quality I've been told. It's really beautiful, and I must confess I don't have a wardrobe worthy of it. I bought a scarf made by Cathy Montoya, that has a funny story that I'll save for an upcoming post. Pictures from this year are in a camera borrowed from the Man, so they will follow too, including my lovely purchases, and some works in progress. If you're in the Chicago area, the show is Friday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm at the Winnetka Community House, at the corners of Pine and Lincoln, just east of Green Bay Road. Support your fellow fiber artists!
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