Fiber Artists

210 Maud St. - Punta Gorda, Florida, United States

Thursday, January 31, 2013

MOSAIC FABRIC WORKSHOP

A few of the almost completed scarves

On January 21-23, members of Common Threads along with a few equally creative fiberholics, gathered together for the Anita Mayer MOSAIC FABRIC WORKSHOP. Most also attended the TALL TALES OF TRAVEL lecture Monday evening where Anita talked about her love of traveling to exotic places to explore the native handwork that inspires her so.

 

The first step in making our fabric was to paint organza with a layer of net on top. The colors each participant chose inspired further development of each unique piece.





We then selected a variety of complimentary fabrics which we cut into small squares, meshing them between the organza and the net and continued with quilting and embellishment.

The variety of the finished pieces was astounding and all participants seemed extremely pleased to have spent three wonderful days soaking up the creativity and philosophy of the very wise and talented Anita Mayer. This was Anita's second year with us and I already hear whispers for more.


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

FIRST MEETING OF 2013!

On January 8, Common Threads held the first meeting of 2013.   Many of our snow bird members are back for the season, and it is good to see everyone excited and ready to become involved.  Several members brought wonderful fiber creations to share.



Congratulations was extended to Linda Wein and her committee for the great job on the Fiber Fascination show. We are on the Visual Art Center's calendar for another fiber show in December 2014.

The Anita Mayer workshop is coming up on January 21-23 and her lecture on her amazing travels is Monday evening the 21st  from 5-6 PM.  The general public is invited to attend the lecture for $10, exclusive of the workshop.  Many other workshops and play dates are being scheduled, so look for more information to come.

Member Mary Jollett is showing three mermaid dolls at Valentinas in Punta Gorda. If you get a chance stop by and see them in person.
This new year seems like it's going to be a good one- even the weather is better than ever. Many of our members are doing really fantastic things and we will have much information to share.