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November 21, Dottie Day- Eco Printing
For the TTAG program on November 21, long time TTAG member, Dotti Day, will share her experience and research in Eco printing and dyeing. Eco printing can be used with paper and various fabrics. Silk and wool are the most receptive to color but cotton and linen can also be used. “Eco printing or eco dyeing is a contemporary […]
Continue readingIndigo Dyeing – Joanne Salz
Joanne Salz will present an overview of indigo dyeing with lots of examples and recourses. She says – I’ve done indigo dyeing periodically through my years as a weaver, but always under someone’s supervision, and hesitated to try it myself because it seemed difficult and tricky. I love the the color and magic of it […]
Continue readingThe Textile Arts Council to sponsor a Textile Bazaar in October
A Treasure Trove of Unusual Fabrics! The Textile Arts Council of the Fine Arts Museums, San Francisco, is presenting Textile Bazaar: Treasures from Around the World on Sunday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Anne of the Sunset Church, 1300 Funston (at Judah), San Francisco. 34 vendors will offer an extensive […]
Continue readingHappy Holidays!
Wishing you lovely holidays with family and friends, Wishing you time to sip a hot beverage by the fireplace and think about all the good things that have happened this year, Wishing you a New Year filled with weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting, braiding, needlework, knitting and more, Take a moment to make a promise […]
Continue readingReturn to Sender Batts Going Fast!
The lovely batts of Blue Faced Leicester and Tussah silk (85/15) dyed with natural dyes in Conference colors by Mary Finley and Roger Salter of Dreamy Goat Design Studio are very popular. There are a limited number of batts, so be sure to claim yours soon. If you plan to participate in Return to Sender […]
Continue readingNew yarn dyeing technique class at CNCH 2012
Nancy Roberts is a fiber artist who uses her knitting and dyeing skills to create fabulous hand-dyed yarns with the colors exactly where the dyer wants them. In her own words: “Nancy Roberts is first and foremost a hand knitter. She learned to spin and dye in order to expand her yarn choices beyond those […]
Continue readingFashion Show Commentator for CNCH 2012 Announced!
The commentator for the CNCH 2012 Fashion show has been named: Nancy Brown of Nancy Brown Quilts. Nancy’s web site is www.nancybrownquilts.com. Here is Carol de Boer’s (member of the fashion show committee) description of her: “Nancy lives in Oakland and is a very well known quilt artist and teacher. Nancy is best known for […]
Continue readingJurying Details for CNCH 2012 Galleries
An explanation of the jurying process for the Gallery Shows at CNCH 2012: The purpose of judging by jury is to enhance the quality of the work being done by the individuals and groups, and to provide exhibitors with an evaluation by impartial experts which might otherwise be unavailable within guilds. Items submitted to be […]
Continue readingFeel like Felting? Come to CNCH 2012
Carin Engen, felter extraordinaire will be teaching several felting techniques at CNCH 2012 in Oakland, May 18-20. Take a look at her blog and her photo-stream to see some of the gorgeous work she does: http://artfullyfelt.blogspot.com/. Here is her philosophy in her own words: “Art is like magic to me. The process of making a […]
Continue readingSpinners – Prepare for CNCH 2012:
Calling all Spinners: plan to participate in: RETURN TO SENDER A spinning challenge! “Return to Sender” is an event where spinners create unique and wonderful yarn with fiber especially hand dyed just for the 2012 Conference. The finished yarn is returned to CNCH to be judged (optional) and displayed at the conference. This year […]
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