I've been so busy this fall. I had a wonderful show (Southeastern Animal and Fiber Fair) in Asheville, NC and survived many mishaps (missed flights, lost keys, lost cell phone) because of all of the wonderful people I met along the way. Many thanks to all of you! I came back to do a show of finished pieces at the Craft Guild of Dallas -- another great show and many thanks everyone who helped and has had patience with me in this very busy time! I was appointed Fiber Arts Chair for the Guild during the show. I can't tell you how much this means to me. It is a life long dream come true! Teaching and coming up with new ideas are the things I have always loved best. I just love the camaraderie that sharing the creative process brings.
So, I have much to do to prepare for classes in the winter/spring term. Class schedules will be mailed soon.
On to today's subject about Nuno. I was searching for information about textile traditions and found an article about a Japanese Company called Nuno. They are known for creating innovative and cutting edge fabrics (Their fabrics are on display currently at the Textile Museum in Washington, DC -- here is the link:http://www.textilemuseum.org/exhibitions/current/Nuno.html .) Somehow the name got entwined with the wonderfully innovative technique of combining wool and other fabrics. Nuno actually means cloth in Japanese. The nuno felting technique was actually invented by Polly Sterling in the mid 1990's. I tink it was sometimes called laminated felting in the early days, but the more innovative name nuno appears to be the one that people use more todau.
Anyway, thanks to all of you for a wonderful year! Here is a picture of part of a shawl I created this weekend. Fun texture and warm and soft as well.
Oh, and I am running a customer appreciation sale -- 15% off in December for repeat customers (some exclusions apply). Not too late to buy some Christmas Gifts! Or make a shawl and keep someone you love warm this winter.
Cheers!
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