Fine Art of Fiber this weekend!

Fine Art of Fiber (FAOF) is this weekend. Don't miss it! Not only do I have 7 pieces in this show, but there are numerous other people who have made some wonderful pieces that will be on display.

There is also a boutique where you can pick up some wonderful gifts including kids gifts, scarves, hats, jackets, quilts, etc. It is well worth the visit.

The FAOF is held at the Chicago Botanical Gardens and is open Friday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. There is a preview night on Thursday from 6:30pm to 9pm.

I will be there personally on Friday from 10-12pm. I will be working in the exhibition gallery for Women's Journeys in Fiber. This year we have done Robes. It is well worth the visit just for that!

Returning to Normal?

OK, it has been awhile. I have been here, quietly working away but my life has not been my own. All three kids graduated in May/June and my parents were here from Australia for that. Then my husband was home for the summer. Now the kids have all returned to school, including my youngest who we dropped off at college for his freshman year. That was a tough one.

But I'm all ready to get back into sewing, beading, painting, working, etc. The North Suburban NeedleArts Guild is participating in the Fine Art of Fiber show coming up soon. We were asked to create a 5" square to be attached with other 5" squares that will be displayed as an example of the type of work that we do. Here is my entry.

Where's Cindy?

OK, I have returned from my 2 1/2 weeks travels but I'm getting ready to leave for Shanghai in a couple of days. Took me forever to get sorted out after being away for 2 1/2 weeks.

This weekend is the Fine Art of Fiber at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. I have two quilts: Framed and Hong Kong Rain. I also have 2 of my bead journal projects (June & July) (Sorry, I'm not sure how to do the links to this blog but if you look down on the page you will see them. I will try to figure that out later).

I am also a part of Women's Journeys in Fiber which will be exhibiting their Purse-n-alities project. You can find me walking the halls of the Purse-n-alities exhibit on Friday from 4pm-5pm. If you happen to stop by, introduce yourself. Contrary to my name, I'm actually have dirty blonde hair and green eyes gal! My voice is even harder to miss with it's Aussie accent.

It is a wonderful show. If you are in the area, please stop by.

I have been doing some fiber related work. I'll try & get something posted before I leave otherwise it will have to be after I return. Only going for a week this time.