Accessory Design: Cochenille Retreat

Here are some shots of our Retreat members designing accessory items. We used Garment Designer to design hats. Below you can see some of our inspiration, and then students working on patterns. ,




Here is Sherry, working on planning the fabric combination for a tote. We used Garment Designer and the Couture Totes add-on to develop our patterns. Couture Totes is a software add-on to Garment Designer (or a stand-alone program) that has twelve totes modeled after clothing styles.

Fabric and Bead Shopping in San Diego Old Town

Last weekend we held the annual Cochenille Design Retreat. We spent Friday exploring the fabric and bead stores.
Below, see a couple of shots of Spirit of the Cloth fabric Store, and the Shepherdess (bead and yarn).



Spirit of Cloth
2802 Juan Street
San Diego, CA 92110-2762
(619) 295-2802
www.thespiritofcloth.com





Here is Maria at the Shepherdess, caught in the bead area.
Shepherdess
2802 Juan Street, #18
San Diego, CA 92110-2762
(619) 297-4110
www.shepherdessbeads.com

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