Christmas Craft Fair

I visited the Craft Council Christmas Craft Fair yesterday afternoon, at the St.John's Arts and Culture Centre. There are lots of nifty gift items for that special someone! I took lots of photos until the battery gave out so I have to make a return visit tomorrow. Check back soon for a few more photos.

Unique Woodturning

Designs by Janet

Newfoundland Chocolate Company

Donaway Pottery

That's a real plant in the vase!

Art Sea Jewellery

I have one of Michelle Lambert's silver bracelets (not in photo)

Spindrift Hand Knits of Newfoundland

More From the Embroidery Guild Auction

The Embroidery Guild Auction was a great success! Congratulations to everyone who participated. Here are a few more photos.

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November 11

Remembrance Day

For Uncle Charlie Emberley, WW 11 veteran, who passed away a few months ago.

St. John's Embroidery Guild Fall Auction

The St. John's Embroidery Guild held its auction of fabulous embroidered pieces at Bally Haly Golf Club last Saturday. As you can see, the ladies out did themselves! Such beautiful work.
Enjoy!

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2012 International Quilt Show - Houston

In 2001, I attended the International Quilt Show, Houston, Texas. It was, by far, the best quilting experience I've ever had. One of these days, I will go again. Check HERE, and HERE for past shows.
Check the following sites for photos and information about the 2012  International Quilt Show which was recently held in Houston.

JWD Publishing 
IQA 2012 Winners in Quilts: A World of Beauty
Slide Show from The Quilt Show -  well worth a look!
Art Quilts at the international quilt shows - not sure if these are 2012 or not but lovely quilts.
Terry Aske Art Quilt Studio - Houston
Susan Lenz at Houston
Elaine Quehl - The Experience
Susan Brubaker Knapp - Houston
Images on Google
Modern Quilts in Houston by Piece of Cake

Enjoy!

Blogathon Canada

I was contacted today by the Sew Sisters Quilt Shop, Toronto, Canada to list my blog on their web site. They are celebrating quilting / crafting bloggers in Canada with Blogathon Canada during November. They want to turn the spotlight on Canadian Quilting Bloggers and celebrate their talents, creativity and passion for their art / craft. So please check them out! For easy access to Blogathon Canada, just click the button on the right of my blog below Facebook.

October Show and Tell at the St. John's Embroidery Guild

Have a look at the October Show & Tell! Beautiful stitching. Enjoy . . .

Latest Art Piece

It is finally finished, frame selected and all!

Here is my textile piece showing a section of the fishing complex in English Harbour West, on the south coast of Newfoundland. When I visited there this summer, I took lots of photos including the colourful buildings along the wharf. This close-up of the facility caught my interest. Little did I know at the time that it would become the subject for my next art piece.

In September,I was asked to do a presentation on 'making clap board' from fabric, for the Eastern Edge Quilt Guild November program. Apparently many quilters have expressed an interest in adding buildings to their work and want to give it a try. So to get ready for this, as well as do an art piece for the Comfort and Joy Christmas show and sale at the Craft Council of NL, I bit the bullet and spent many hours creating 'clap board'! Check HERE for making the clapboard.

Enjoy!

Happy Halloween!

A cross stitch door hangar stitched by one of the gals at the St. John's Embroidery Guild.

Enjoy the day!

More Work in Progress

I've been keeping busy! When I visited the yarn shop, From Ewe to You, in Nova Scotia, I saw a cute baby hat. I bought the pattern and knit this one for baby Emma. I then decided to knit a sweater for my granddaughter, Gale. This one is off to Chicago. I sure hope it fits!

The dyed fabric was used in my latest art piece that I posted about last week. Other finished pieces can be seen on flickr. I will post a photo of the newest piece soon.

I have three fibre lace scarves finished except for the ironing. This photo shows the first one just after it was washed and dried. It still needs ironing and a bit of trimming.

The next piece is an experiment in needle felting. Again, it's not finished. I usually stitch the felt all over with Sulky Sliver threads. This will probably end up as art cards and wearable art pins. Check more needle felting on my blog HERE; HERE; HERE; and HERE.

Last, but not least, I've been working on some 3-D birds. I'm using a pattern from the 2009/2010 International Quilt Festival Magazine, Fabric Birds by Terry Grant. Here is a small art piece with a bird.

Enjoy! 

12 Days of Christmas and More!!!

I just finished my 'clapboard' creation (previous post). YAH!!!! I'm not ready to share the finished photos as they aren't taken yet - must wait for daylight. However, I just found some Christmas projects that you might enjoy. Time sure has a way of flying quickly!

• The 12 Days of Christmas from Sew Sweetness is interesting. It's from 2011. In fact, this blog has lots of tutorials to share with you.
• HERE are a few nice holiday projects from Pellon
• Partridge from Retro Mama
• Torie Jayne's Hand Made Felt Birds
• Festive Christmas Tree Skirt from Sew Crafty Jess
• Mini Tree Ornaments from The Sewing Loft
• Free Christmas Patterns