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Claire Kahn in Metalsmith magazine
Metalsmith is the beautiful magazine published by the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). There is always plenty of jewelry to imagine myself wearing, and decorative objects to find imaginary places for in my life. Want to do your own dreaming? Check out SNAG’s Maker Profiles. The current issue (Volume 33, Number 2) has a…
Bead blogs and feed readers
Time for me to add some more! PerlDesign Nancy Eha Moniq One of the things on my plate is that I use Google Reader to manage the blogs I read. Well, until June 30, I use Google Reader, as Google is discontinuing the service. It’s their website, their service, and they can do what they…
A Common Thread at the Textile Center
Recently closed at the Textile Center was “A Common Thread,” which showcased the breadth of textile art. It features the work of over 60 of Textile Center’s members, illustrating variety and innovation while still honoring traditions in fiber art methods and forms. Below are a few of my favorites, click on any picture to view…
Adele Denton profiled in UK’s Craft&Design
The November/December 2012 issue of Craft&Design has a two-page spread on bead artist Adele Denton. She won a Judges Choice award at the 2012 Jersey Textile Showcase for “Year of the Wood Dragon,” an elaborate bead embroidered dimensional piece. The article is not online, but there is a profile of Denton available. If you can…
Curating and collecting, and a quilter’s (beader’s) will
Earlier this year, I enjoyed “Curating Your Life,” a salon at the American Craft Council Library, where I work. It was a conversation with sociology professor Marybeth Stalp, art history professor Gabe Weisberg, and artist Harriet Bart. They talked about collecting and curating from their points of view: Marybeth is particularly interested in traditional quilters,…