Threads Article

Hi all...

I'm excited to say that I have an article in the current issue of Threads. It is on Facing Alternatives.

It should be on the news stands now.

A Funny Thing Happened in the Bathroom!

A few weeks ago, in Santa Fe, I walked into the Ladies Room at the International Folk Museum. A woman was standing at the sink, and she was wearing this great top! So, I couldn't resist, and had to comment. The next thing I know, Sue Dean (from New York), and I are chatting up a storm, and she's allowing me to take photos (including details) of her top.



Thanks Sue... we'll see how I use it in an upcoming project.



Note the details.

Bicycle: Who Owns This One? Is it a unique design?

On a theme of bicycles, I have been taking photos. I figure this one was owned by Salvador Dali. Ya think?

High Tech in Florence

Ok.... here is how it goes. You go to Florence with your friends to attend a yarn trend show... and then, you go to the Duomo. What a magnificent building.
And then... one of your friends realizes.... There is WIFI.

So much for sight seeing...

Here you have Carol Scott (Chicago), Ginger Luters (Grass Valley, CA), and Ruth Lantz (Columbus OH).

Day in Santa Fe with Retreat Group

Last Friday, our Retreat Group spent the day in Santa Fe. We begin with a group shot.









First we visited the Santa Fe Opera, where we were given a back-stage tour. The best part was the Costume Collection.

Next, we went to Santa Fe Weaving Gallery, a wearable art store in downtown Santa Fe. Below you see the owners, Jill (right) and Barbara (center), and their trusted staff person, Adele (left).


And now... you see our Retreat members having fun trying the amazing clothing on! These garments are handmade by artists around the world.

Santa Fe Weaving Gallery
124 Galisteo Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2124
(505) 982-1737
www.santafeweavinggallery.com






After lunch, we went to the Museum of International Folk Art, where we saw an exhibit called "Material World". It was great!
Museum of International Folk Art
On Museum Hill
706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-1200
www.internationalfolkart.org

Missoni on a Bike?

Walking down a street in Verona this summer, I saw this woman coming out of the Post Office.
It sure looks like a Missoni dress to me!

Garment Designer Retreat, New Mexico

We have just concluded the second annual Garment Designer Retreat in New Mexico. It was amazing. I had an absolute great group of women attend, and we all learned a lot.

Below, you can see the group:
Front Row, L>R: Rebecca (MN), Debbie (AZ), Ruth (NM), Cindy (IL)
Back Row, L>R: Susan(CA), Sherri (CO), Kanella (IL), Jill (CA), Maureen (TX), Diana (MI), Sue (PA), Molly (CA)


Here are a few more shots of the Casa del Gavilan, the Inn we stay at (and take over), as well as some shots of our Retreat in process.




More to come...