Prize Winners!

I wanted to give you an update.... my dress and vest both took ribbons at the MidAtlantic Quilt Festival Wearable Art Competition! The dress, Silver Lining, took first place in the ensemble category, and the vest took an honorable mention in the vest, coat or jacket category. 

Very exciting! And for more news, be watching at the Handweaver's Guild of America Convergence 2016  coming to Milwaukee, WI July 30th-August 6th. These two pieces will be in the fashion show there as well! 

I have had work in their Yardage Exhibit, All Media Exhibit, and Fashion Show, in the past years in Albuquerque, NM, Long Beach, CA and Providence, RI. Their event is every two years. It features a vendor hall, a myriad of classes, lectures and workshops, and great connections to the fiber art pulse in the region. 

We're going to make a weekend of it and go, my husband and I. We're thinking of camping at the breathtaking Kohler-Andrae State Park. It's right on Lake Michigan, with sand dunes, forests and quiet peacefulness. Then we can drive down to Milwaukee to enjoy some night life, food and of course, the show! It's a great get-a-way that's not too far away. And since the last Convergence I attended was Long Beach, I am already anticipating gathering lots of new supplies, ideas and inspiration. Stay tuned! I'll definitely  be sharing that experience with all of you. 

Hit the Road!

I had an exciting discovery in the mailbox today! Flipping through the usual stack of bills, junk and business paperwork, I saw two envelopes from  Mancuso Quilt Festival  ! I had applied to the Wearable Art Competition, entering my dress, Silver Lining, and vest, Twilight Haze. 

With bated breath, I ripped open the first envelope. Dear Ms. Lehrer Lewis.... your piece has been accepted! Breathlessly, I opened the second one. 

Both were accepted and will be heading to Hampton, Virginia within the week. This will be my fourth year entering this show. My dress L' Amore di Vini and vest November Skies last year swept the show! I am even more excited about this year, as I feel my two pieces feature a lot more detail and technique from last year. 

Wish I could be going with them to see the show! It runs Feb. 25-28th, 2016. I'll keep you posted on how they do!