Vancouver Work Day

The Vancouver group got together last Saturday for a workday. We completed one top for the Guatemala Bound project and had a great day visiting and eating good treats. After cleanup around 4pm, we ventured over to Portland to see the vendor mall at the Art and Soul symposium. There was a wonderful mix of supplies and finished items from the mixed media crowd. It was a great ending to a fun day! Thanks to all who contributed!

78 Quilts Are On Their Way To Guatemala!

Wow!  I just returned from UPS.  Seventy-eight quilts have begun their journey to Guatemala.  It's a milestone day.  With help from the School Sisters of St. Francis and the Salvatorian Mission, both in Wisconsin, the quilts will be delivered to Guatemala City, and from there, picked up by the orphanage staff.  I sure hope the trip is quick and all the merchandise arrives safely.  Again, thanks to all of those who have contributed their time and skills, fabric, and monetary support. 

American Art Company Opening

Here are some photos from the American Art Company.  The gallery looks beautiful!  Stop by if you're in Tacoma.  The gallery is just 2 blocks from the Tacoma Convention Center, so don't miss this show if you're in town for APWQ!

Quilts by Pat Hedwall, Janet Steadman, Maria Groat, and Bonny Brewer

Quilts by Margaret Liston and Toot Reid

Quilts by Janet Kurjen, Colleen Wise, Donna Pritchard, Bonnie Bucknam, and Ellin Larimer

Quilts by Bonnie Bucknam and Mary Arnold

Quilts by Bonnie Bucknam and Mary Arnold

Quilts by Janet Steadman, Louise Harris, Janet Kurjan, and Gale Whitney

Quilts by Mary Arnold, Janet Kurjan, Colleen Wise, and Donna Pritchard

Nature's design, Tacoma, August 13, 2011

Northwest Contemporary Quilt Invitational Opens in Tacoma August 13

American Art Company’s 11th Northwest Contemporary Art Quilt Invitational
August 13th – October 1st, 2011
Artist Reception – August 13th, 1 - 4 pm
1126 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4327
I have two quilts in the show, and many well-known quilters from the Pacific Northwest will be represented.  Hope you can make it to the opening, or take a look at the show during the APWQ convention in Tacoma.
 

View Toward Indio

Photo by Mark Frey

Just Completed for Guatemala Bound

Here are three recently completed quilts for the Guatemala Bound project.  Marta from Palm Desert donated a queen-size top.  It was cut down to make this first twin-size quilt, Marta's Pink Stars.  Pat in Anchorage has the remaining parts which she will incorporate into another top.

Pat and Susan in Anchorage created Parfait, below.  It reminds us of a chocolate sundae with a cherry on top.

And I pieced this quilt, Tropical, trying to use up some of my commercial purples.

I am working on shipping logistics and am making progress.  It's slow going though.  Who knew how difficult international shipping is?  Not me...

"NW Vibes", an Exhibit by High Fiber Diet, Opens at Singer Hill Cafe in Oregon City

New High Fiber Diet Show, NW Vibes, Opens at Singer Hill Café in Oregon City on Friday, August 5th, Artists' Reception, 5-8pm

Early Bloomer (Skunk Cabbage)

by Bonnie Bucknam

Photo by Mark Frey

The Venue
NW Vibes, a new fiber art show by High Fiber Diet, opens with an Artist Reception on August 5th from 5-8 pm at the Singer Hill Café, 623 7th St, Oregon City, OR. Musical entertainment by “The Sale” will be from 6 to 8 pm. Singer Hill Café’s Fundraiser Friday will donate 25% of food and beverage purchases at the Cafe that evening to the High Fiber Diet group.

The exhibit is on display August 3-31, 2011. The art gallery will open for viewing during Singer Hill Café regular hours, 7 days a week: Monday, 7am to 6pm, Tuesday- Saturday, 7am to 8pm and Sunday, 8am to 5pm. For information on gallery sales, contact Karen Grondin at 971-207-2354.

High Fiber Diet
High Fiber Diet is a fiber-art group affiliated with Columbia FiberArts Guild of Portland; its members include fiber art and surface design teachers, book authors, professional art quilters and fiber artists. The High Fiber Diet blog lists the most recent shows and a membership roster with links to individual websites and blogs. NW Vibes contains 21 new art quilts and wearable art.

NW Vibes
What is it that makes the Northwest unique from the rest of the country? There is a reason we have chosen to live here; is it the beauty of the landscape, the variation of the skies and weather, the character of the cities, or that you can get the best cup of coffee in the country at virtually every corner? This show represents what makes living in the Northwest special to us.

Correction Regarding Sisters Library

I am told that the Sisters Library was open on Saturday for the quilt show.  When I was in Sisters, I was told by several people that the library was closed on Saturdays, so didn't go by to check it out for myself.  So, I'm glad to know that folks were able to view the SAQA Oregon quilts during the Outdoor Quilt Show day.  I've corrected the relevant parts of my post, and of my post on the SAQA Oregon blog.
My apologies.