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Letter From Our President,
Susan Allen
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Are you inspired by the blooms of summer? Blue skies, with amazing abstract and dimensional puffy white clouds, variety of blooming colored flowers and landscapes that change weekly! We are so privileged to live among wild flourishing nature!
The June meeting and workshop with Susan Brubaker Knapp was marvelous! Such a talent to share with us. And with the attendance disappointingly low, the Board made the decision to discontinue the evening meeting in June. Next year, 2024, the June meeting will be a daytime meeting. Thanks to everyone who submitted the survey, your feedback is appreciated.
We are so pleased to have many new members joining! Many join at the invitation of a friend after visiting as a guest at a meeting. Thus, at the July Board meeting the guest fees was reduced to $10.
Our next membership meeting is September 13. At that time, elections are held for Board members for the upcoming membership year which begins October 1. Nominations can be made from the floor at that time, provided the nominee has agreed previously to have their name submitted. Please take note of the slate of officers below as it stands in mid July (newsletter publication date).
Susan Allen, President
Candidates for Upcoming Elections: September 13
Positions/candidates are:
Past President - Susan Allen
President - Jane Wolfe
President Elect - Glenda Mah
Secretary - Linda Dyer
Treasurer - Beth Wells
Newsletter - Pat Fifer
Membership - Linda Hansen
Program (2023/24) - Laura Lehrhoff, Marnie Murray, Emily Stevens
(Mary Lindstrom and Carol Anderson volunteered to help with set-up, etc.)
Program Elect (2024/25) - Valerie Bledsoe, Margaret Blake, Terri Wanke
Online Exhibits - Jill Hoddick
Outreach - Karin Graves
Webmasters - Doug Garnett, Judith Quinn Garnett
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Please click on the boxes below to read these documents | |
From President Elect, Jane Wolfe | |
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Organizing Embroidery Floss
Now this is one creative and colorful way to organize and store your embroidery floss. Definitely an eyecatcher!
From DIY Joy
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DIY Pincushion
Make your own pincushion by sewing together some old fabric scraps. Leave a corner open and then stuff the pincushion full of steel wool. The steel wool will keep your needles in place, while simultaneously sharpening them!
From: My List of Lists
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Another Pin Organizer Method
Keeping your pins organized is essential in efficient sewing. You don’t want to have them falling all over the floor – that can be very painful when you’re barefoot. A great trick to keeping pins together is to hot glue magnets onto the bottom of a shallow bowl or saucer. The magnets will keep your pins neatly in the dish and you can get on with your sewing.
From: sarahjanescraftblog
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More Walker Bags Needed!
Earlier in 2023 CFG volunteers made walker bags for several assisted living facilities in our area. They have all been donated to these facilities, so....
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We are in need of more walker bags again so please consider making one or two from the pattern below: | |
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If you would like to help in another way please consider donating fabrics or thread for bags. We like using interior fabrics, just something a little more substantial than a quilting material.
Fabrics, threads and completed bags may be dropped on my front porch (see address below) or given to me at a quarterly meeting or Creative Wearables or Surface Design meeting.
If you know of residents in other places who would benefit from our bags please contact me.
Thank you to our stitchers and donors!
Karin Graves
Outreach Coordinator
510 SW Meadow Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
503 804 2648
Karinagraves2@frontier.com
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News From Our Program Committee | |
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Wrapping Up
June membership meeting:
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Susan Brubaker Knapp, guest speaker, had a wonderful presentation relating the path to her current art work and involvement with quilting.
Several tables were filled with samples of her work which were available for our inspection and served as a reference for questions.
Right: Susan shared her thread sketching strategy at the monthly meeting, which she repeated during the workshop.
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June Workshop:
Twenty artists spent two days learning the ins and outs of painting a realistic image from a photo. They covered the importance of having a great photo, learning that it’s pretty difficult to be too close to your subject: close ups are necessary to bring out the detail and color as you recreate your image with your own touch. Images were traced and copied onto fabric. Paints were mixed/blended to achieve as close a match as possible to colors in the original photo: every student had similar but very different shades of any given color!
Susan was always available for a consult, a 'repair job', suggestions, encouragement, and compliments along the way. Several artists completed their initial painting and moved on to a second one. Others finished their pieces at home after class was over.
Throughout the class, Susan generously gave info and tips about products she uses and answered questions asked by curious students about other products.
She invited us to visit her website for “freebies”; https://susanbrubakerknapp.com/tutorials
Take a minute to visit the site; there are fun and functional offerings there.
Here are a few photos from the workshop:
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Kathie Kerler studying her photo | |
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Amazing detail in Judi Phelps'
subject's face
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Calla lilies are coming along | |
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Emily Stevens adding the
finishing touches
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Detail from You Are Here
by Paula Kovarik
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Detail from Grid Interrupted
by Paula Kovarik
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Paula Kovarik creates art with stitch and fabric. Her intuitive line work travels the surface of her work as if a meditation has become solid. Inward thoughts become outwardly apparent through slow and studied attention to detail.
Here is an interesting video by Paula:
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Quarterly membership meeting: Mark your calendars now - Wednesday, September 13, 10am, Congregation Neveh Shalom, Paula Kovarik presents At Play in the Garden of Stitch.
Workshop: September 14, 15, 16: Paula Kovarik, At Play in the Garden of Stitch.
Zoom presentation: Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer, Ellen Lindner, speaker.
Wednesday October 11, 10am Pacific.
Ellen owns approximately 1000 different fabrics, and 100 spools of thread! We will hear her confessions!
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Call for Entry
CFG Online Exhibition
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The last CFG online gallery exhibit of this year will be Paint and Stitch.
Jurors will be looking for
how you use these two techniques to enhance your work.
Submissions will be taken December 1-29, 2023.
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Fall into Winter
by Jill P Hoddick
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Further information will be sent via this newsletter in October. Guidelines will be similar to those of past online exhibitions.
Please read the online exhibition and photo requirements by clicking on the boxes below:
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Susan Brubaker Knapp's Workshop,
Whole Cloth Painting from an Original Photo
Laura Jaszkowski, Jill Hoddick and Sue Redhead had a good time in this workshop and have shared photos of their painted pieces.
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Here is Laura's painted piece, stitching will come next: | |
Jill's dahlia painting, 11"h x 14.5"w, was completed with a little extra time after the workshop: | |
This was Sue's first in person CFG workshop. The living coleus from her front doorstep (below left) resulted in the painted version (below right) over the two day workshop. She quilted it afterwards. | |
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News from Kathie Kerler
Kathie Kerler has two entries juried into special exhibits at the International Quilt Festival in Houston.
The first entry is Waves of Poppies accepted into the In Full Bloom exhibit.
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Waves of Poppies
by Kathie Kerler
35"h x 50"w
Photo credit:
Kayley Hoddick
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The second entry is Her Declaration of Independence juried into the Celebrate Life exhibit. | |
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Her Declaration of Independence
by Kathie Kerler
40"h x 40"w
Photo credit:
Kayley Hoddick
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News from Linda Anderson
Linda Anderson was awarded Best in Show for The Exodus at New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. It will be on display June 10 - August 5, 2023.
She also has her art quilt The March for Love in Form, Not Function at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, Indiana until July 21.
The March for Love was also accepted in the Excellence in Quilts exhibit in Fiber Arts Now publication coming out this fall.
She will also have two artworks in the International Quilt Festival in Houston this fall. Both Remembering and The March for Love will be on display from November 2-3.
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The Exodus
by Linda Anderson
45"h x 60"w
Photo credit:
Jamie Hamel-Smith
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The March for Love
by Linda Anderson
38"h x 57.5"w
Photo credit:
Jamie Hamel-Smith
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Remembering
by Linda Anderson
51.5"h x 55.5"w
Photo credit:
Jamie Hamel-Smith
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News from Judi Phelps
Warriors by Imagine Dragons was juried into the American Quilter's Society Grand Rapids, Michigan Quilt Show. This is fused applique and with some painting. This original work was inspired by the book, My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry, by Fredrik Backman.
A Horse with no Name was juried into the International Quilt Festival in Houston this November. This is a thread painted quilt that is two sided. Christa Merk gave Judi permission to use her wonderful photo for inspiration.
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Warriors by Imagine Dragons
by Judi Phelps
48"h x 42"w
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A Horse With No Name
by Judi Phelps
37"h x 31"w
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Glenda's textile collage In Memorium has been accepted into the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s Material World: A Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition.
July 28, 2023: exhibition opens with a reception from 5.30-7pm; open to the public 7-9pm.
September 9, 2023: exhibition closes.
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In Memorium
by Glenda Mah
31"h x 31"w
Photo credit: Benma
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Peggy Ellis’s mobile, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, sold at Latimer Quilt and Textile Museum.
She is making a replacement piece, titled Dancing in the Wind, for the last venue for Tightwire which will be in August at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA.
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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
by Peggy Ellis
Detail of one hanging element
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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
by Peggy Ellis
Complete mobile
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HFD News
High Fiber Diet has been busy this year with two traveling shows. We are nearing the end of their run but you can still see them at these venues:
Tightwire will be at the Fosberg Gallery in Longview at the Lower Columbia Community College during August. The opening reception is August 3 from 4-5pm. Please join us.
What's Your 8? is currently at the Aurora Gallery in downtown Vancouver. It will be at Grace Episcopal Church in Astoria from September 1 - October 6.
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Our next show, A Different View, will be open for submission from September 1 - October 3. We will send out a link to the submission form when it is activated. You still have time to create art for this show. Get all the details by clicking on the link below to download the prospectus: | |
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Future shows are in the works. Anyone wanting to participate in the plans should be sure to attend the August HFD meeting on August 8, at 10.30am, Commonwealth Lake Park.
You can always find details of shows and meetings on the CFG website's scrolling calendar.
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Creative Wearables' Upcoming Activities for 2023
2023 Challenge – Wearable Art:
Create a garment inspired by an artist. Must include 3 materials (eg fabric, wood, metal) with an option to also create a second “Runway” piece and 2 accessories.
We will model our inspiration at the September CFG meeting.
Challenges are optional and not a requirement to be a member!
Interested? Contact Joyce Kelly, see below for contact information.
Meetings:
Every 3rd Monday of the month (except December) from 10am-12pm at St Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland, Oregon.
Topics for meetings:
July 17 Deconstructed Screen Printing (meeting will be held at Cheri Jolivette’s home).
September 18, 10-12 at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland. Elizabeth “Tig” (from Seattle) will be showing some Middle Eastern embellished clothing. Creative Wearables has a $2 meeting fee to help offset rental costs.
Outings:
November 14 Portland Art Museum, Africa Fashion (This will be a docent led tour and we’ll have lunch after)
Exhibits:
See news above.
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Surface Design is a group of fiber artists focused on all facets of applied design, where members inspire creativity and innovation in textile art through workshops, demonstrations, speakers, and field trips along with sharing of each other's work and problem-solving techniques. | |
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The Surface Design group meets 11-1, the first Tuesday of each month, January through June, August through November, no meeting in July and December, at the Umpqua/Columbia Bank Community Room, 101 East 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660. Keypad access code is provided in the agenda.There may be an exception to the location due to workspace requirements. Please check the agenda for those exceptions.
To join us, please contact Bev Woodward, BeverlyWoodward67@gmail.com or Beth Wells, Bessielouwells@yahoo.com.
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Is handstitching a part of your fiber arts practice? If not, would you like it to be? Join us at our monthly Handstitching Group on July 19 to share works in progress, tips and inspiration. The Handstitching Group meets the third Friday of every month, from 10am to noon at the West Linn Library in the Community Room (off the lobby entrance), 1595 Burns Street, West Linn.
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Event Calendar Submissions
CFG's calendar of events is found on our website, columbiafiberartsguild.org
Submissions for upcoming events such as:
- Small group meeting information and events
- Information for guild / small group meetings, such as guest speaker name, meeting location, etc.
- Art submission dates
may be sent to Terri Wanke, terri.wanke@yahoo.com
To view the calendar, click Events near the top of the homepage of the website (don't select a sub-option, just click Events) and scroll down the page a little way. To view calendar entry details, such as time and location, click the entry.
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CFG Travelers!
Do you sometimes need to travel alone? Would you like to travel with someone who enjoys art? Or is willing to spend time in a fabric store?
Deb Sorem asked me if I would like to be her roommate on an art trip to Spain.
I looked up the trip and signed up. It’s going to be a wonderful experience!
There are places I want to travel to while I am still able. I think there are others in CFG who are also solo travelers. I am willing to create a list of potential travelers and would send out a list of places they would like to visit.
If you are interested, email me at jolivettec@hope.edu with your information and places you would like to visit. I will keep a list to share with you about places members are thinking of traveling to. I have already signed up for a trip to Australia next April alone. And I have more places to go to as well.
Thanks, Cheri Jolivette
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SAQA Oregon Conference, Fiber is Our Voice, October 5
- Registration is open to non members too!
SAQA Oregon's regional conference at Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, OR is open to SAQA members and non members.
Conference fee is $90 for SAQA members/$100 for non members.
Keynote speaker: Alice Beasley https://www.alicebeasley.com
Workshop leader and featured speaker: Susie Monday http://susiemonday.com/
For more information or to register, click on the link below:
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Become a Volunteer at the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
August 4 - 6
Be a Part of Something Special!
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Together, We CAN Do This!
Columbia Arts Network (CAN) is a community-based alliance of SW Washington art groups, businesses, and individuals. CAN collaborates and partners with local businesses and government to improve opportunities for local artists.
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Call to Action - We Need You!
We are looking for your assistance with the upcoming city-wide Vancouver Arts and Music Festival that will be taking place on August 4, 5, and 6 of this year. This is an opportunity for artists in the greater Vancouver area to help create a successful event. We are looking for volunteers to assist with just about every aspect of a festival this size. Volunteer opportunities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Vendor Booth Hosts
- Traffic Control and Parking Assistance
- Artwork Check-in and Check-out
- Venue Supervisors
- Docents and Cashiers
- Hanging Artwork or Placing Artwork Panels
- General Information Tent Hosts
Please consider offering your skills to make the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival a resounding success
Questions? Email Richard Britichgi at canvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com
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The Fine Print
Please send items for publication in the newsletter to:
columbiafiberartsnews@gmail.com
The Columbia FiberArts Guild meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. No newsletter is published in those months. The newsletter is published seven times a year: November, January, February, April, May, July/August, October. Deadline for articles is around the 10th of the month of publication and will be detailed in the email reminder for articles.
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2022-2023 Executive Board & Committee Chairs
President: Susan Allen
President Elect: Jane Wolfe
Past President: Cheri Jolivette
Secretary: Linda Dyer
Treasurer: Beth Wells
Online Exhibits: Jill Hoddick
Membership: Carolyn Walwyn
Newsletter: Sue Redhead
Outreach: Karin Graves
Program: Lottie Smith, Emily Stevens, Carol Anderson
Program Elect: Laura Lehroff, Marnie Murray, Sally Trude
Publicity:
Webmaster: Doug Garnett &
Judith Quinn Garnett
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CFG Board Meetings
Meetings are held monthly on the first Monday when there is no quarterly meeting and are open to the membership to attend. Contact the President for more information.
Committees are: Exhibits, Membership, Newsletter, Outreach, Programs, Publicity and Webmaster
Minutes of meetings are posted in the CFG Newsletter.
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