MPlummer, Author at CNCH

CA State Fair Entry Open!

California Crafts, the Handcraft, Fiber Art &Needlework and Quilt competitions of the California State Fair invites California residents, 18 years of age and older, to enter. All entered items must have been completed in the past two years. The 2015 Competition Handbook is now available Go to: http://www.castatefair.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CA-Crafts-Final-2.2.pdf Get your copy of the handbook today to […]

Call for Entry – Small Expressions

Small Expressions 2015 Call For Entries Small Expressions is an annual, international, juried exhibition that features high quality, contemporary fiber art. The artworks showcase various fiber techniques such as interlacing, felting, paper, beading, and embellishing done on a small scale. All works are smaller than 15 inches (38 cm) in any direction. […]

Knitting with Glass

My husband sent this link to me while I was sleeping last night. He always looks out for my textile loves! Enjoy these lovely little sculptures. http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/10/artist-carol-milne-knits-with-glass/ Here is Carol’s website, where you can see some lovely details and learn more about this talented artist. http://www.carolmilne.com/

Traditional Tea Dyed Silk

Kathrin Von Rechenburg is combining traditional Chinese dyeing methods with high-end fashion designs. Here is a brief explanation of her technique (xiangyunsha) http://www.coolhunting.com/style/kathrin-von-rechenberg-tea-silk.php For additional photos of garments http://online.wsj.com/articles/designer-kathrin-von-rechenbergs-tea-silk-fashion-1401969604

Coastal Marin Fiber Extravaganza

September 25 till October 10 Opening Reception Friday Sept. 26th, 3 – 6 pm Black Mountain Artisans will highlight 3 Bolinas Fiber Artists with individual and collaborative works! Charmaine Krieger – Woven & Knitwear Artist Patricia Briceno – Felt and Dye Artist Marlie de Swart – Knitwear and Clothing Designer There will be woven, […]

An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers

An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers Friday, September 19, 2014 1:00 PM Free, please RSVP Location: California Historical Society 678 Mission Street, San Francisco I am so proud to extend this invitation to you to attend a very special program at the California Historical Society. On Friday, September 19 at 1:00 PM we […]

CNCHnet Fall 2014

Creativity lies at the heart of all of us, especially here in our special community of artists and craftspeople, where, I believe, there is a higher concentration of innovators and experimenters. I’ve always been a firm believer that my creative impulses come from practice and a willingness to take chances on weird ideas and to […]

Textiles in Public Spaces

I’ve been seeing articles on public space/installation in ways that take inspiration from doilies recently and thought I’d share a few pictures and posts. Perhaps some of you will be inspired to beautify your fence lines or screen doors! Jewelry of Public Spaces http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/07/urban-jewelry-lace-street-art-by-nespoon/ http://artvantgar.de/2012/08/02/nespoon-jewellry-of-public-spaces/ Lacetrees http://randomactsofknitting.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/lacetrees/ Decorated Chain-link Fencing http://www.studiogblog.com/materials/crochet-fencing/ http://www.denverpost.com/ci_16239187 http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/10347-6-decorated-chain-link-fences#!bq8cB0

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