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Letter From Our President,
Susan Allen
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Do you recall your mother telling you, “April showers bring May flowers”? Even as a child this was consoling after being winter weary! Wonder if that includes snow…… sigh. Have we had enough of it this year?
Fortunately, we have beautiful opportunities with our art to indulge in Spring color ways. The bright colors of Spring helps us travel to warm sunny places in our minds. Personally, I keep thinking about flowers…. giant beds of yellow daffodils creeping up all over town, hazes of green as buds appear on the trees, crocus peeking out of the cold ground, and the promise of more to come.
May brings us our first 'free-for-all' Zoom lecture! This is not to be missed! Shannon Conley works in 3-D art as well as other media. Check out her website, http://www.shannonconleyartquilts.com/
What a great way to experience exciting artists!
Plan to join us!
Happy Spring! The birds are singing…..
Susan Allen, President
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Please click on the boxes below to read these documents | |
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From President Elect, Jane Wolfe
Tips for Painting on Fabric
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The Heat is On
The easiest way to set fabric paints is to iron it for a few minutes (check the manufacturer's instructions). If you iron on the wrong side of the fabric, the paint will still set fine and you don't have to worry about it rubbing off onto the iron or the colors bleeding into each other.
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Alternatively, use a press cloth. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before ironing, at least 24 hours. If you have a large project, you may want to try your tumble dryer to tumble a sample piece on high for half an hour, then wash it to see if your dryer was warm enough. If you're really brave, you can try setting it in your oven. Otherwise, ironing is the way to go. | |
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Go With the Flow
Wetting the fabric with clean water before painting it encourages colors to flow into each other, like in a watercolor. But don't add too much water, as it'll dilute the colors; the fabric should be damp, not soaking.
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One-Sided Designs
Remember when painting a t-shirt to insert something like a few sheets of newspaper, a bit of card or plastic inside the shirt so the paint doesn't seep through onto the back of the shirt.
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News From Our Program Committee | |
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Wrapping Up
Thank you to all who assisted with our March event including both the membership meeting and the workshop. It takes lots of hands, hearts, and minds to make things happen!
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The March 8 quarterly membership meeting at Congregation Neveh Shalom, was the first meeting back in this familiar venue since Covid forced limitations on gatherings, and it was wonderful! They were all there: smiling faces of friends we haven’t seen in far too long; new faces, eager to learn and experience the energy of our group; the face of history and familiarity, and our talented art historian guest, Carol Anne Grotrian, sharing the stories behind her work with indigo dyes, shibori, and her hand stitching… all a reminder of the importance of community.
Be sure to put the next membership meeting, June 14, 7pm, with Susan Brubaker Knapp, speaker, on your calendar.
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Workshop, Slow Stitch Inspiration: Boro & Kantha, March 9-10 | |
Carol Anne shared her knowledge, samples, and techniques with 16 enthusiastic and intent students. Using the overhead projector to enhance her explanations, she gave us great perspective from ancient works to recent creations. Breakout sessions with small groups of industrious, impassioned students provided incentive to master the tasks at hand, and using Carol Anne’s patterns, to complete as many projects as possible. All in all, a very productive workshop! | |
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Lost and Found
A very nice pair of small scissors/snips remained on the thread table when the workshop ended. Their owner must be missing them! Please email me Lottie Smith, lottiesmith712@yahoo.com and I’ll see they get to you.
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On the Horizon
Zoom Lecture: free to CFG members
May 20 (Saturday), 10am Pacific Time: Shannon Conley presents Going 3-D - Adding a New Dimension to Your Art Quilts
Shannon Conley, art quilter and fiber artist from Moore, OK began her exploration of fiber art using traditional techniques familiar from quilt making; this approach expanded to include the use of non-traditional fibers and fiber-like materials, as well as other media & design approaches including painting, dyeing, screen printing, sculpting, and openwork. See examples of Shannon's work below. She says, “Be brave and try things! It’s just fabric, try something new!” She offers a fresh perspective to fiber work. Add this to your calendar!
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Coming Up Later
Membership meeting, Wednesday, June 14, 7pm, Congregation Neveh Shalom, Susan Brubaker Knapp, speaker: details next month.
Workshop June 15-16: Wholecloth Painting from Original Photos, Susan Brubaker Knapp.
October 11 (Wednesday) 10am Pacific Time: Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer, Ellen Lindner, speaker… information coming later.
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Calls for Entry
CFG Online Exhibitions
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1. Color Play
Submissions June 1-26, 2023
Color is one of the elements of design that we often take for granted.
Look at your piece and think about what the colors are saying:
Calm? Hot? Quiet? Vibrating?
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Rhythm in the Landscape
by Jill Hoddick
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Can you identify an emotion that the colors promote?
Are you using a complementary color scheme? Triadic? Monochromatic? Split complement?
Tell us how the interplay of colors carries your intended story.
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2. Paint and Stitch
Submissions December 1-29, 2023
Dunnewold, Benner, Pasquini Masopust, Busby and many more laid the foundation years ago of combining painting on fabric and then stitching.
This technique has broadened how we think of fiber art.
How do you use these two techniques to enhance your piece?
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What kind of paint do you use? Thread?
What effects and opportunities can you achieve using these methods?
Do you have a favorite artist and/or book that have helped you using these two techniques?
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Please read the online exhibition and photo requirements for both calls for entry above by clicking on the boxes below: | |
Peggy Ellis's piece, Roe Falls, was selected by Vashon Center for the Arts to be included in the show CHOICE hung from March 3 to April 3 on Vashon Island, WA. The curator wanted pieces based on the SCOTUS (US Supreme Court) decision in June 2022 overthrowing womens' rights to bodily autonomy and titled the show CHOICE. | |
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Peggy (pictured above with her piece), went to the opening artists’ reception on March 3 and enjoyed meeting other artists and visitors there. According to the show, they got 100 submissions and took 30 pieces for the show, some from outside the region including one from NY. Peggy found the show to be very powerful overall and remarked that both the large size of some of the pieces and the text the artists wrote were chilling and thought provoking.
Here is a link to a 3-D tour of CHOICE: CHOICE show
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Nanci has completed her komebukaro bag (rice bag) from Carol Anne Grotrian’s Slow Stitch Inspiration: Boro and Kantha CFG workshop last month.
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CFG member, Diane English, and her friends, Amanda Miller and Janet Hiller, will be showing On the Verge at Umpqua Valley Arts Association, 1624 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR from March 24 to May 26. Each of the 3 artists has 6 pieces in the exhibit, including those below.
On the Verge is about possibility; but with possibility there is always uncertainty, perhaps even danger. Being on the verge can invoke either hesitation or courage. It can inspire a leap of faith or a wrong, disastrous misstep. It can paralyze or energize. It can mean that the goal is surely within reach, or that it is teetering on the brink of disaster. It implies a delicate balance of potential. How does the story end?
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Summer Vines
by Diane English
Photo credit:
Jon Christopher
Meyers
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Feeling Blue
by Amanda Miller
Photo credit:
Jon Christopher
Meyers
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Optimism 2
by Janet Hiller
Photo credit:
Jon Christopher
Meyers
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More News from Diane English | | |
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Diane's quilt, The Water Falls, has been juried into the Coos Art Museum's show eXpressions West 2023 which opens April 14 through June 25, 2023.
left:
The Water Falls
by Diane English
32" x 55.5"
Photo credit: Jon Christopher Meyers
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News from Lottie Smith
What’s old is new again…
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Lottie writes, "The 'fun' news (at least, in my corner of the world) is that I'm reestablishing a relationship with a 1920 Singer 66 treadle sewing machine, fondly called an Iron Lady, that I used as a teenager. In 1925, my father purchased her through the Montgomery Ward catalogue to use for mending (Dad was a bachelor farmer until his mid-40s). She’s been passed around from parlor to closet to basement, storage center, garage, the refinisher, studio, and now, has claimed a spot in my living room.
Cabinet’s been refinished, mechanicals all tuned up, and a new belt installed. I’m slowly figuring out the knobs and screws to operate it! I was lucky: all the moving parts, move, and it doesn’t rattle or vibrate during operation. No software updates! I can clean/oil the whole instrument myself! Yeehaw!!
Following the first treadling in 60 years, I thought I’d developed shin splints! With Tylenol’s help, I recovered, and with some thought, I'm mastering the timing motion of pedal to needle. I’m close to finding the proper meditative rhythm which is soothing to one’s soul. Whew...
Actually, I’ve successfully quilted and bound a simple, small project! Perfection is amiss, but this whole experience makes me smile! …and what’s old is new again!"
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News from Laura Jaszkowski | |
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Laura Jaszkowski has been chosen as one of seven finalists to have their quilt on the cover of Quilting Arts magazine.
Although the winner of the cover feature has not yet been revealed, all finalists will be featured inside the Summer 2023 issue.
Laura's winning entry is her piece titled Kelp Forest (pictured here).
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Kelp Forest
by Laura Jaszkowski
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Next Meeting
The April HFD meeting is Tuesday, April 11 at 10.30 at Grant Park Church, 2728 NE 34th Ave, Portland. This will be a great meeting to attend if it is your first since we are embarking on our next exhibit theme.
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Deb Sorem with her quilt, Will I Fit?
31.5" x 43"
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Diane English with her quilt, Invisible
20" x 42"
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Don't Look Down
by Pam Pilcher
36" x 50.5"
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The Tightwire show (see photos above) is at Alberta St Gallery in NE Portland until April 24. It will move on to Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop, Tillamook, OR, for May and June. The opening reception is May 7 from noon to 4.
The What's Your 8? show moves to Mary's Woods for the months of May and June.
From Pam Pilcher, pilcherpam@gmail.com
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Creative Wearables' Upcoming Activities for 2023
News:
Creative Wearables' show, Three Challenges, opens on April 14 at the Dallas Event Center, 939 Main St, Dallas, OR. The opening reception will be at 6pm on April 14. Appetizers will be provided, there will be a no host bar and Moonfall Theater's music program will perform at 7pm.
There will be great local publicity with the local newspaper doing a feature article on the show and the local theater will have an ad showing before each movie.
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:
May 22 – Photographing your creations.
June 19 - guest, weaver/spinner, JoAnn Ullstrom, will be presenting a display of different raw fibers used in modern clothing.
July 17 Deconstructed Screen Printing (meeting will be held at Cheri Jolivette’s home).
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.
Here are some photos from last meeting's show and tell:
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Sharry Olmstead's thread lace | |
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Marnie Murphy using her
hand dyed fabrics
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back of Jane Wolfe's
denim jacket
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Jane Wolfe's stenciled, dyed, rusted and indigo pieces stitched with shibori and silk threads. It includes paper, silk sari scraps, burlap, and lace. | |
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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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Join us at our monthly Handstitching Group on April 21 for an expanded look at the two upcoming online exhibits.
Jill Hoddick will go over submission guidelines and answer questions. Bring a copy of the guidelines and photo information (detailed in this newsletter under the Online Exhibit heading) to aid your questions. There will also be time to share works in progress, tips and inspiration.
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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. Updates can be found on our private Facebook group.
Contact our facilitators, Terri Wanke, terri.wanke@yahoo.com and Nanci Tangeman, nanci@nancitangeman.com, for more information.
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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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Columbia Arts Network
CFG Membership Announcement
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Columbia FiberArts Guild will again be a member of Columbia Arts Network (CAN).
This group represents four great opportunities:
- Currently CAN is managing the visual arts at the Vancouver Art and Music Festival, August 4-5. Tents will be available for $300 which will be a great opportunity for the individual groups to sell work (no commissions taken). The City of Vancouver is managing the music portion of the program.
- A free community room is available at their bank, Umpqua Bank (formally Columbia Bank) Community Room, 101 East 6th Street, Vancouver WA . It has video projection equipment, seats about 18, and has a kitchen. Groups can contact Jane Wolfe to schedule a room, jwolfe@quantumleaders.com
- Events and exhibits can be added to their calendar: https://www.columbiaartsnetwork.org/events
- We will be listed as a member on their website at: https://www.columbiaartsnetwork.org
Other events and opportunities for showing work are being planned in conjunction with city events. CAN’s long range plans are contributing to the building of a visual arts center.
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Opportunity for Lake Oswego and West Linn Artists
The inaugural Lake Oswego Open Studios will take place October 14-15 from 10-5pm. As this is their first year, there is no jurying process, just a requirement to live, or make original art in Lake Oswego/West Linn, plus a desire to help network and build community support for artists.
Registration at https://www.lakeoswegoopenstudios.org/, or by email
to lakeoswegoopenstudios@gmail.com, or snail mail.
Registration deadline is May 15, participation fee $100.
This tour coincides with the first weekend of the Portland Open Studios Tour. This is by design, the PDXOS board supports this event, and they intend to mutually promote each other's tours.
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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: October, November, January, February, April, May, July/August. 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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