I wanted to try some Superior Thread threads and stopped by their booth. They are always so helpful, no matter how harried they are. Here are Bob - he of the corny jokes - and Annie who "wo"mans the cash register. There are several clerks to help customers find things and to restock the tables. My hat is off to all these hardworking quilt lovers.
One of the Special Exhibits is "Fiber Force" from SAQA. The catalog says, "This collection "breaks boundaries" and exhibits a "no rules" approach. The mission of the [exhibit] is to awaken the creative spirit of the viewer, and educate the audience as to the endless possibilities presented by the inclusion of untraditional media into fabric based art." I missed these points when I viewed the display. There was no explanation about any 'untraditional media', so there was no education. Many of the works are not very well designed and some seemed to be just slopped together. A big disappointment. Apparently others felt the same as there were few viewers in the area.
I do like this one by Robin Cowley. The colors are clear and well balanced and she used an unusual quilting method.
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