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Posted by ellice on September 11, 2009, 2:20 pm
Just a note about ANG Seminar in Milwaukee this year. I'm almost
recuperated from my 10 days there, it was a really good experience. In some
ways, not as much time/opportunity for casual social time, meeting people in
the exhibit, etc - due to the logistics. But, all the positive things, wow.
The exhibit had some stunning pieces of work. This link is to photos from
seminar. The award winners are worth a good look. The "lily" piece -
amazing - up close, the laid silk is so beautifully done that at first
glance I thought it was ribbon.
Personally, I had a great class in teaching needlework, led by Carole Lake,
who is just lots of fun, talented, brilliant, etc. And I'm looking forward
to some mentoring - helping me to get out a bunch of original designs and
proposals. There were some really talented people in the class (very small
group), and so along with getting to spend time in some embroidery teaching
meetings, I'm really psyched about moving forward.
Also took a class by Jane Zimmerman - silk and metal. Lots of couching &
laying of threads. Leigh Shaeffer from So Cal - well, now Sedona - taught
the class and did a fine job. She also has a finishing business - and
really good prices from what I saw at Teacher's showcase. Got to sit with
my friend Jane Beth from Scotland (also in the class) - she's a certified
Japanese Embroidery Instructor. So, while the class was not full of new
techniques as we'd hoped, it did give us the chance to stitch a bit relaxed,
try to be meticulous, and ask leading questions to help Leah (who was truly
stepping into some famous shoes).
My last class, called "Spring Morning" was taught by Carlene Harwick, which
was a great treat. I had never had a "stitching" class taught by her, so
this was fun - she's really delightful, and talented. The piece
incorporates Or Nue (shading by using silk laid over metal in different
patterns) with various combinations of gold couched with silk. Learned
technique, and particularly what is Or Nue versus just couching or pattern
couching with silk.
Finally, came back with some fabulous silk from....Canada - BC somewhere to
be more precise. Hand-dyed in various weights, twists, and also ribbons
(which I resisted). Several of the cards with a selection of 4/5 threads
were named for different BC locations - like "Flin Flan" as an example.
Gorgeous stuff, IIRC the company is called "Trenway Silk." And I did
splurge on the new "History of Embroidery" by Lanto Synge - it's a recent
update. Huge, and heavy to carry with on the plane - but full of info. Oh,
also got to meet the new publisher of Needlepoint Now, and see the awesome
advance copies of this latest issue full of Halloween stuff.
Milwaukee - interesting. Kind of reminded me of Pittsburgh a bit. I did
find an awesome deli in Shorewood, a cool boutique right near it (hey - it
was 52 and rainy when I arrived, having left 90 and sun). And we did go for
German food one night. The lake and art museum - beautiful. So, I'm almost
caught back up on sleep - and ready to finish a bunch of stitching. All in
all, it was great seeing some old friends (like Jane Beth & her stitching
spouse Jonathan), as well as some of my local pals also there.
That's enough from me for a bit - happy stitchin' all -
Ellice
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Posted by ellice on September 11, 2009, 2:28 pm
Oops - don't usually reply to myself, but...
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> Just a note about ANG Seminar in Milwaukee this year. I'm almost
> recuperated from my 10 days there, it was a really good experience. In some
> ways, not as much time/opportunity for casual social time, meeting people in
> the exhibit, etc - due to the logistics. But, all the positive things, wow.
> The exhibit had some stunning pieces of work. This link is to photos from
> seminar. The award winners are worth a good look. The "lily" piece -
> amazing - up close, the laid silk is so beautifully done that at first
> glance I thought it was ribbon.
Umm - here's the link - so I'm still a bit out of it!
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-09/photos.php
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Posted by Jeaniner3 on September 11, 2009, 5:47 pm
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> > Just a note about ANG Seminar in Milwaukee this year. =A0I'm almost
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Hi Ellice!
Thanks for the recap, it sounds like a wonderful time!
Treenway Silks are from Saltspring Island which is off the coast of
Vancouver - aren't they amazing!?!?
http://www.treenwaysilks.com/
Jeanine in Canada
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Posted by ellice on September 11, 2009, 10:15 pm
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>> Oops - don't usually reply to myself, but...
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>>> Just a note about ANG Seminar in Milwaukee this year. I'm almost
>>> recuperated from my 10 days there, it was a really good experience. In some
>>> ways, not as much time/opportunity for casual social time, meeting people in
>>> the exhibit, etc - due to the logistics. But, all the positive things, wow.
>>> The exhibit had some stunning pieces of work.
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> Hi Ellice!
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> Thanks for the recap, it sounds like a wonderful time!
> Treenway Silks are from Saltspring Island which is off the coast of
> Vancouver - aren't they amazing!?!?
>
> http://www.treenwaysilks.com/
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> Jeanine in Canada
Yes, the colors are lovely and rich. What was really pleasing is the
variety of weight/types of silks, and the combinations that they had put
together on cards. It was tempting to buy several, but I held back. I also
got some Planet Earth "non-pilling" silk in a weight about like perle 5.
Haven't yet stitched with any of it - but real soon - maybe tomorrow.
Thanks for the trenway link. I thought their prices seemed okay, which was
nice.
Ellice
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Posted by Susan Hartman on September 13, 2009, 1:46 pm
Ellice -
Thanks for posting your report and the links. I just had a glorious
reverie with the eye candy provided!
sue
--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com
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> recuperated from my 10 days there, it was a really good experience. In some
> ways, not as much time/opportunity for casual social time, meeting people in
> the exhibit, etc - due to the logistics. But, all the positive things, wow.
> The exhibit had some stunning pieces of work. This link is to photos from
> seminar. The award winners are worth a good look. The "lily" piece -
> amazing - up close, the laid silk is so beautifully done that at first
> glance I thought it was ribbon.