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September 22, 2022
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Vera Neel
Luverù
ART Mozaik Fine Art Gallery
"Not a Day Without Creativity"
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Vera Neel
Luverù
ART Mozaik Fine Art Gallery
"Not a Day Without Creativity"
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Eco and Botanical Printed Scarves
Handmade printing on silk using leaves and flowers. |
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From the Editor: Vera Neel is originally from Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia. Author Anton Chekhov judged Krasnoyarsk to be the most beautiful city in Siberia! At her studio, Luverù, Vera works in felted natural wool, silk and other natural fibers. Above are her current Eco and Botanical printed scarves. Both are available at her Santa Fe Gallery, ART Mozaik Fine Art Gallery on Canyon Road. Visit the gallery during the Mountain and Valley Wool Festival which takes place in Santa Fe, October 1st and 2nd.
From the NMFAD, April 27, 2020 QUELLE ZINE article.
As a Native of southern Siberia in Russia, I grew up in a miraculous place on our planet
where winter’s ice turns quickly to the heat of summer and
you can see amazing changes in the unexplored wilderness all around.
–Vera Neel
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Luverù
Showing at ART Mozaik Fine Art Gallery 713 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM During the Mountain & Valley Wool Festival Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd Website At her studio, Luverù, Vera
works in felted natural wool, silk and other natural fibers. And Eco and Botanical Printed Scarves Handmade printing on silk using leaves and flowers 
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Visit Vera Neel's Listing on the
New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory |
I work with felt in layers.
it is color, fabric, yarn, or hand embellishment, each layer is carefully explored and selected, and the relationship to the underlying layers is considered and approached. The result is a subtle relationship of art and design that make each piece unique. 
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September 15, 2022
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Victoria Collins
The Wool Shed
@ Maple Winds Farm
Stanley NM
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Victoria Collins
The Wool Shed
@ Maple Winds Farm
Stanley NM
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From the Editor: Stanley, New Mexico is east of Albuquerque. Several years ago we visited the East Mountain Fiber, Farm and Studio Tour while it was still an annual event. It was a beautiful day in mid summer as we meandered thru Sandia Park, Edgewood and Stanley. The day was full of great people, sheep, alpacas, a myriad of fiber, and dogs. Stanley is north of Interstate 40 East, on NM State Road 41, at the intersection of NM State Road 472. This is wide open space, a perfect quiet lifesyle for Victoria Collins and her husband Robert, who moved their entire farm 10 years ago from Northern New Hampshire to Stanley to raise their Rambouillet & Tunis fine wool sheep, Angora rabbits, Horses and Dogs.
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In New Mexico we take great pride in raising our fiber.
At The Wool Shed I am proud to raise Rambouillet, Tunis, a bit of Merino, and Mohair.
This year I will be adding Angora. Angora Rabbits will provide the necessary added softness to
the wool I raise for additional comfort. For those who wish, this addition to our wool should be remarkable.
As always, my flock is hands on, start to finish. Born here, sheared, spun, woven and dyed.
Each one an important part of the ranch.
I am happy to be able to supply fiber in different forms for spinners, needle felters and crafters.
My Handspun yarns, in natural and many colors, are always available.
As a Long Time Dealer for Majacraft I can supply wheels and any needed repair items,
(which is seldom) and accessories.
As this is also my home I only ask that you TEXT me ahead of any planned visit to the “Shed”.
As this is a farm with animals and guard dogs, please do not bring your pets. I'll put the coffee on!
–Victoria Collins
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You can find me at several of the different local Festivals:
Rancho de las Golondrinas
Heart of NM Fiber Art & Fiber Gathering
Mountain Valley (Taos) Wool Festival
Art Thru the Loom
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Fall Fiber Fiesta
Celtic Festivals when scheduled
Victoria Collins is a member of NM True, Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild
and The Española Valley Fiber Arts Learning Center
Text: 505-204-6127
thewoolshed.net
Email: [email protected]
Visit Victoria Collins' Listings on the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
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In New Mexico we take great pride in raising our fiber.
At The Wool Shed I am proud to raise Rambouillet, Tunis, a bit of Merino, and Mohair.
This year I will be adding Angora. Angora Rabbits will provide the necessary added softness to
the wool I raise for additional comfort. For those who wish, this addition to our wool should be remarkable.
As always, my flock is hands on, start to finish. Born here, sheared, spun, woven and dyed.
Each one an important part of the ranch.
I am happy to be able to supply fiber in different forms for spinners, needle felters and crafters.
My Handspun yarns, in natural and many colors, are always available.
As a Long Time Dealer for Majacraft I can supply wheels and any needed repair items,
(which is seldom) and accessories.
As this is also my home I only ask that you TEXT me ahead of any planned visit to the “Shed”.
As this is a farm with animals and guard dogs, please do not bring your pets. I'll put the coffee on!
–Victoria Collins
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You can find me at several of the different local Festivals:
Rancho de las Golondrinas
Heart of NM Fiber Art & Fiber Gathering
Mountain Valley (Taos) Wool Festival
Art Thru the Loom
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Fall Fiber Fiesta
Celtic Festivals when scheduled
Victoria Collins is a member of NM True, Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild
and The Española Valley Fiber Arts Learning Center
Text: 505-204-6127
thewoolshed.net
Email: [email protected]
Visit Victoria Collins' Listings on the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
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SIGNE STUART
July 7, 2022
Published by The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
SIGNE STUART
July 7, 2022
Published by The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
Signe Stuart "Moving Through" 2021, acrylic and graphite on sewn canvas, 54” x 90” (five panels)
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Distilled Presence
Dana Newmann, Signe Stuart, Judy Tuwaletstiwa July 2 - July 30, 2022 ***** Pie Projects 924b Shoofly St., Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe, NM 87505 For more information, please visit pieprojects.org or call 505-372-7681 |
Signe Stuart, "Into Thin Air", 2021
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Signe Stuart is a Member of
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory The Mountain West Fiber Arts Directory Susan A Christie, Editor/Publisher And the New Mexico Artist Directory WB (Bill) Brown, Editor/Publisher |
Signe Stuart, "Adrift", 2020
"What is the nature of Nature? Why are things the way they are?"
Signe Stuart has spent her life exploring these questions through her art.
"My making process relies on both intuition and intellect, juggles the uncertainties between
concepts of order and chaos, and acknowledges paradox and relativity".
Stuart’s work with sewn and acrylic stained canvasses began in the early 1960s.
Her mesmerizing paintings offer subtle shifts of colors punctuated by incandescent lines or arcs
which on close inspection reveal small ridges that have been meticulously stitched and painted.
Stuart was featured in 18 solo museum exhibitions, received several awards including
a National Endowment for the Arts Painting Fellowship,
and was a professor of art at South Dakota State University.
Signe Stuart has spent her life exploring these questions through her art.
"My making process relies on both intuition and intellect, juggles the uncertainties between
concepts of order and chaos, and acknowledges paradox and relativity".
Stuart’s work with sewn and acrylic stained canvasses began in the early 1960s.
Her mesmerizing paintings offer subtle shifts of colors punctuated by incandescent lines or arcs
which on close inspection reveal small ridges that have been meticulously stitched and painted.
Stuart was featured in 18 solo museum exhibitions, received several awards including
a National Endowment for the Arts Painting Fellowship,
and was a professor of art at South Dakota State University.
April 14, 2022
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TAMMY WENDERLICH
DESERT BIRD MERCANTILE
Home Furnishings, Art and Stationery
Designed in New Mexico, Made in New Mexico
Retail in the Albuquerque Old Town Patio Market
www.desertbirdmercantile.com/
DESERT BIRD MERCANTILE
Home Furnishings, Art and Stationery
Designed in New Mexico, Made in New Mexico
Retail in the Albuquerque Old Town Patio Market
www.desertbirdmercantile.com/
From the Editor: If you are visiting the Albuquerque Old Town Patio Market and looking for Tammy Wenderlich (and her husband Neal) at their open to the public studio.....the name of their studio has changed from Collected Hands Studio to the now Desert Bird Mercantile at the same location.
Our shop is surrounded by
the historic well and a beautiful garden, a pleasant and relaxing venue. 
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory lists
Desert Bird Mercantile on our Open to the Public page..... And Tammy Wenderlich's Artist Listing..... Also the New Mexico Artist Directory..... |
DESERT BIRD MERCANTILE
Tammy Wenderlich Textile Designer and Illustrator Neal Wenderlich Woodworker 
Visit Our Showroom in
Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town Patio Market 206 1/2 San Felipe NW Suite 4 Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (505) 217-4593 Hours: Shop hours change seasonally, please refer to the Desert Bird Mercantile website for current hours. 
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March 24, 2022
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NEW WORK FROM JENNIFER DAY
THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS
THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS
From the Editor: I would like talk about Jennifer Day, who has been a member of the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory from our early days. One of the really sweet results of my time getting to know many of the fiber artists, on the website, is to see their new work, hear about their lives and correspond about a variety of subjects. Jennifer Day is no exception. Jennifer's studio, Thread Stories, uses her own photography and other images from which she draws inspiration. Her focus for her new group of Thread Stories takes us back to the 1930's and a lavish time of dance, music and performance.
My technique is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation of the subject
in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto. The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
Jennifer's new group of work is based on historical photographs of the Ziegfeld Girls. I am drawn to their hint of sexuality.
I have chosen photographs taken before 1927 to ensure public domain. The girls I have chosen do not have direct eye contact, enhancing the mystery of the image. My goal is to create 8 pieces in this series.
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Editors Note: Wikipedia - The Follies were a series of lavish revues, something between later Broadway shows and the more elaborate high class vaudeville and variety show. The first Follies was produced in 1907 at the Jardin de Paris roof theatre.
Inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris, the Ziegfeld Follies were conceived and mounted by Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., reportedly at the suggestion of his then-wife, the stage actress and singer Anna Held. The shows' producers were turn-of-the-twentieth-century producing titans Klaw and Erlanger. Productions on Broadway in New York City were from 1907 to 1931, with renewals in 1934 and 1936. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air. The Ziegfeld Follies were also famous for their display of many beautiful chorus girls, commonly known as Ziegfeld Girls, who "paraded up and down flights of stairs as anything from birds to battleships. Films based on the Ziegfeld Follies:
The Great Ziegfeld (1937), Ziegfeld Girl (1941) starring Judy Garland, Ziegfeld Follies (1946) starring Fred Astaire and Funny Girl (1964) starring Barbara Streisand
My technique is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation of the subject
in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto. The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
Jennifer's new group of work is based on historical photographs of the Ziegfeld Girls. I am drawn to their hint of sexuality.
I have chosen photographs taken before 1927 to ensure public domain. The girls I have chosen do not have direct eye contact, enhancing the mystery of the image. My goal is to create 8 pieces in this series.
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Editors Note: Wikipedia - The Follies were a series of lavish revues, something between later Broadway shows and the more elaborate high class vaudeville and variety show. The first Follies was produced in 1907 at the Jardin de Paris roof theatre.
Inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris, the Ziegfeld Follies were conceived and mounted by Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., reportedly at the suggestion of his then-wife, the stage actress and singer Anna Held. The shows' producers were turn-of-the-twentieth-century producing titans Klaw and Erlanger. Productions on Broadway in New York City were from 1907 to 1931, with renewals in 1934 and 1936. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air. The Ziegfeld Follies were also famous for their display of many beautiful chorus girls, commonly known as Ziegfeld Girls, who "paraded up and down flights of stairs as anything from birds to battleships. Films based on the Ziegfeld Follies:
The Great Ziegfeld (1937), Ziegfeld Girl (1941) starring Judy Garland, Ziegfeld Follies (1946) starring Fred Astaire and Funny Girl (1964) starring Barbara Streisand
NMFAD is delighted to look closely at Jennifer Day's unique work in progress as she creates this new series.
Muriel Findley
Photograph by Jennifer Day
Alice Wilkes
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Muriel Findley Versa
Marjorie King 1926
Alice Wilkes
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Adrienne Ames
Anne Pennington
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November 11, 2021
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SANDY HOPPER
Interwoven
November 13, 2021 - January 30, 2022
Opening Reception November 13, 2021, 6-9pm
RioBravoFineArt Gallery
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Interwoven
November 13, 2021 - January 30, 2022
Opening Reception November 13, 2021, 6-9pm
RioBravoFineArt Gallery
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Over the past few years I’ve been exploring ways to weave together my favorite art disciplines. Using my hand painted silk
as the focus, adding wool, flax and beads, creating support structures of driftwood collected on my beach and river walks.
There’s the excitement of working with epoxy. Watching mica colors flow and dance much in the same way as dyes dance
on my silks. Sculpting with fiber clay and creating botanical silks. A gathering and interweaving of all those threads.
as the focus, adding wool, flax and beads, creating support structures of driftwood collected on my beach and river walks.
There’s the excitement of working with epoxy. Watching mica colors flow and dance much in the same way as dyes dance
on my silks. Sculpting with fiber clay and creating botanical silks. A gathering and interweaving of all those threads.
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RioBravoFineArt® Gallery
110 North Broadway Avenue North Phone: 1.575.894.0572 Gallery Hours Closed Monday & Tuesday Open Wednesday – Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. And by Appointment |
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November 4, 2021
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ANNE DIMIT BUCKLEY
Truth or Consequences, NM
Visit Anne's Listing on the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
Truth or Consequences, NM
Visit Anne's Listing on the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
THE ART OF THE QUILT
@ the T or C Brewing Company
Opening November 13th
Continuing until December 10, 2021
6 to 9 pm
410 Broadway, T or C, NM 87901
@ the T or C Brewing Company
Opening November 13th
Continuing until December 10, 2021
6 to 9 pm
410 Broadway, T or C, NM 87901
EACH OF THE WORKS IN THE EXHIBIT CONTAIN SOMETHING RECYCLED!
From the Editor: I have been watching Annie's quilts appear at shows. Particularly at our annual Gathering of Quilts here in Truth or Consequences. Abstract, unusual, often funny, and skillfully designed, they always take the viewer beyond..... And another quiet thing about this artist, she accumulates scraps from our local quilting group, the Winter Quilters, which meets weekly, and Annie makes beds for the animals at the T or C Animal Shelter.
Bravo Annie!
Bravo Annie!
Mom taught me to sew starting at age 8. From Jr High on I made most of my own clothes. Then somewhere in
the Eighties, I went to a sewing group meeting on quilting. I wasn’t interested , but at the end of that meeting,
I was suddenly hooked on quilting, and have been doing it ever since. Mom also taught me “Waste Not, Want Not”.
Many of my quilts are composed of tiny scraps sewn together into pieces that become parts of my quilts.
Following patterns with intricate planned intersections and making multiple blocks the same doesn’t appeal
to me. I refer to my methods as “seat of the pants” quilting, where I start with a vague idea or some pieces
of fabric and just wing it until I like the result.
the Eighties, I went to a sewing group meeting on quilting. I wasn’t interested , but at the end of that meeting,
I was suddenly hooked on quilting, and have been doing it ever since. Mom also taught me “Waste Not, Want Not”.
Many of my quilts are composed of tiny scraps sewn together into pieces that become parts of my quilts.
Following patterns with intricate planned intersections and making multiple blocks the same doesn’t appeal
to me. I refer to my methods as “seat of the pants” quilting, where I start with a vague idea or some pieces
of fabric and just wing it until I like the result.
Bla Bla Bla
Joy
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Drunken Martinis
Kitty Christmas
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Ready To Run
Recycle Quilt
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October 7, 2021
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October 7, 2021
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Visit Alice Watterson at the Santa Fe Studio Tour -Studio 11
October 9th & 10th Plus the 16th & 17th
www.santafestudiotour.org/sfst-artists/c/0/i/55064557/studio-11
October 9th & 10th Plus the 16th & 17th
www.santafestudiotour.org/sfst-artists/c/0/i/55064557/studio-11
"The winds of grace are blowing all the time. You have only to raise your sail." —Sri Ramakrishna
Using handwoven and stitched textiles, Alice Watterson's figurative forms are imaginative
and architectural marvels. They often have carved appendages with
meticulously constructed costumes representing the story of each being who arose from
a clan of People descended from a race of giant Birds.
Telling their stories begins with an expansive creation Myth enhanced by individual tales of luck and survival.
Birds fly and perch. Neck pieces and wall boxes are colorful narratives in felt. Everything has a story.
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and architectural marvels. They often have carved appendages with
meticulously constructed costumes representing the story of each being who arose from
a clan of People descended from a race of giant Birds.
Telling their stories begins with an expansive creation Myth enhanced by individual tales of luck and survival.
Birds fly and perch. Neck pieces and wall boxes are colorful narratives in felt. Everything has a story.
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HomeBird
10”L X 4”W X 8”H (plus stand 13”H)
10”L X 4”W X 8”H (plus stand 13”H)
RocketBird
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Nesting
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Rocketbird Visits the Desert
12" x 12" |
Habitat
8" x 8" |
RocketBird in the Jungle
12” X 12” |
Alice Watterson is a respected member of the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
Visit her Listing on the NMFAD Website
Visit her QUELLE ZINE ARTICLE
September 14, 2021
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United States, Big Sage Artisans / Frederick Black, Weaving
Congratulations to Fred Black on being selected for
Selvedge Magazine's World Fair 2021
Congratulations to Fred Black on being selected for
Selvedge Magazine's World Fair 2021
Frederick Black is a retired American Airlines pilot, a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Architecture, and was a registered Architect in New Mexico for 30 years. As a resident of New Mexico since 1969, he developed a keen interest and appreciation for Southwestern art and textiles. In 2003, while living in the
high sage brush country near Taos, New Mexico, he learned to weave at Tierra Wools near Chama.
His Taos County neighbor, Connie Taylor, had a flock of Navajo-Churro sheep, was the registrar for the
Navajo-Churro Sheep Association, and did custom hand dyeing. He has used her wool ever since, weaving on a
Rio Grande Walking Loom. His architectural and design background are reflected in his more contemporary
pieces, while his love of the American Southwest is displayed in his more Native American and Hispanic
weavings. To date, he has woven over 400 rugs, runners, rifle scabbards, and pillows. He is featured in the
2011 Andrea Heckman documentary film, "Woven Stories, Weaving Traditions of Northern New Mexico".
His weavings were part of the set design for the HBO series "Succession" when the production company
required textiles to cover walls at a filming location in Santa Fe.
Big Sage Artisans
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high sage brush country near Taos, New Mexico, he learned to weave at Tierra Wools near Chama.
His Taos County neighbor, Connie Taylor, had a flock of Navajo-Churro sheep, was the registrar for the
Navajo-Churro Sheep Association, and did custom hand dyeing. He has used her wool ever since, weaving on a
Rio Grande Walking Loom. His architectural and design background are reflected in his more contemporary
pieces, while his love of the American Southwest is displayed in his more Native American and Hispanic
weavings. To date, he has woven over 400 rugs, runners, rifle scabbards, and pillows. He is featured in the
2011 Andrea Heckman documentary film, "Woven Stories, Weaving Traditions of Northern New Mexico".
His weavings were part of the set design for the HBO series "Succession" when the production company
required textiles to cover walls at a filming location in Santa Fe.
Big Sage Artisans
July 8, 2021
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Rebecca Speakes
Quilts Reimagined
MAY 8 – MAY 30, 2021
In The Blue Room
RioBravoFineArt® Gallery
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Rebecca Speakes
Quilts Reimagined
MAY 8 – MAY 30, 2021
In The Blue Room
RioBravoFineArt® Gallery
From the Editor: The Rebecca Speakes quilt exhibition at RioBravoFineArt® Gallery in Truth or Consequences, NM, was
able to be viewed in person for only a short time. We decided that we wished to take a more in depth look at her work beyond her website, NMFAD's Directory and the gallery exhibition. Included are images from her installation and a look into her current works, those from her past history and her life. Originally from Minnesota, Rebecca's work celebrates
her life growing up on a northern lakefront just outside of Minneapolis to her discovery of how every aspect of this this small New Mexico desert community suits her.
able to be viewed in person for only a short time. We decided that we wished to take a more in depth look at her work beyond her website, NMFAD's Directory and the gallery exhibition. Included are images from her installation and a look into her current works, those from her past history and her life. Originally from Minnesota, Rebecca's work celebrates
her life growing up on a northern lakefront just outside of Minneapolis to her discovery of how every aspect of this this small New Mexico desert community suits her.
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My quilts are geometrically designed on a grid pattern in unusual shapes with rich color combinations. Reminiscent of M. C. Escher’s designs, they are very dimensional and directional. The foil-stamping on the fabrics makes them sparkle and glow in sunlight and evening light.
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Sassafras 44" x 44"
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Neon 53" x 53"
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Roadrunner 62" x 62"
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My background includes 30 years in the Graphic Arts as a graphic designer, mostly as a self-employed freelancer.
During this time I became familiar with methods of design, color theory, repeating grid patterns.
I have made over 315 quilts. I explored quilt shapes other than squares and rectangles, like triangles,
trapezoids, and parallelograms. I've always loved color and shiny highlights. Many of the mini-quilts are
embellished with foilstamping, beads, shells, metallic cording and gold mesh.
During this time I became familiar with methods of design, color theory, repeating grid patterns.
I have made over 315 quilts. I explored quilt shapes other than squares and rectangles, like triangles,
trapezoids, and parallelograms. I've always loved color and shiny highlights. Many of the mini-quilts are
embellished with foilstamping, beads, shells, metallic cording and gold mesh.
NIghtfall 15" x 26"
Many quilts are embellished with beads and buttons adding more layers of depth and texture. All my quilts are
hand-quilted which gives them a soft texture and feel. Hanging them in different directions changes their effect.
hand-quilted which gives them a soft texture and feel. Hanging them in different directions changes their effect.
Green Isle 21" x 25"
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Beyond Infinity 21" x 26"
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Pomegranate Parade 19" x 23"
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Working in series with harmonizing elements and colors offers the opportunity to create an interior collagé
which can be rearranged at will.
which can be rearranged at will.
Cielo Azul 20" x 34"
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Eye of the Needle 22" x 28"
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Wild Fire 21" x 26"
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I also design a home decor line of table runners, mug mats, placemats, pillows and bags. I used shapes from the quilts
as design motifs. These creations are very colorful and fun. Each piece is 100% cotton canvas and batiks. The batiks
are foilstamped to add to their vibrant color. They are featured in many galleries around the country, mainly the
Southwest and Midwest.
as design motifs. These creations are very colorful and fun. Each piece is 100% cotton canvas and batiks. The batiks
are foilstamped to add to their vibrant color. They are featured in many galleries around the country, mainly the
Southwest and Midwest.
Poppies
Rebecca draws her inspiration
from the gorgeous natural blooming cactus and flower garden that surrounds her "Pink House" 
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For More Information about Rebecca Speakes and her work:
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory QUELLE ZINE ARTICLE #16
The Rebecca Speakes' Website - Bea Dazzling Quilts
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory QUELLE ZINE ARTICLE #16
The Rebecca Speakes' Website - Bea Dazzling Quilts
March 19, 2021
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LISA TRUJILLO
"19, 20, 21"
By Centinela Chimayo Weavers
March 13, 2021
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LISA TRUJILLO
"19, 20, 21"
By Centinela Chimayo Weavers
March 13, 2021
This work will be included in an exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM
in the Gallery of Conscience.
in the Gallery of Conscience.
I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again, as extra yarn left over on spools becomes
kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors, but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have always enjoyed. |
66 Spools
The houses across the top of the Covid piece involve a lot of spools. But just during the windows. |
It has been a pandemic year. We have all gone through this year together, apart from each other.
What we have felt, all of us living more isolated from one another, but interacting in whole new ways,
is probably more alike than different. Our struggles this year have varied tremendously,
from terrible suffering and tragic loss, to overwhelming fear, loneliness, or boredom, to an appreciation
of things we were previously overlooked. We all had to make sense of things for ourselves.
We had closed our doors to customers after one last tour group, on March 11, 2020. We wiped everything down,
sent our employees home, and looked around. I was almost done with the brightly colored Vallero I was working on,
so I worked at finishing that up. I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again,
as extra yarn left over on spools becomes kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors,
but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have
always enjoyed. I thought these colors would be really good for a variation of a Saltillo or Vallero.
A border, with concentric diamonds around a center, is a good way to bring in a lot of color and not worry
about running out of a particular color. But at that point I didn’t have to worry about demonstrating
weaving for customers for what I thought would be a few weeks, so there wasn’t a lot of pressure
to get something started on the loom right away.
What we have felt, all of us living more isolated from one another, but interacting in whole new ways,
is probably more alike than different. Our struggles this year have varied tremendously,
from terrible suffering and tragic loss, to overwhelming fear, loneliness, or boredom, to an appreciation
of things we were previously overlooked. We all had to make sense of things for ourselves.
We had closed our doors to customers after one last tour group, on March 11, 2020. We wiped everything down,
sent our employees home, and looked around. I was almost done with the brightly colored Vallero I was working on,
so I worked at finishing that up. I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again,
as extra yarn left over on spools becomes kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors,
but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have
always enjoyed. I thought these colors would be really good for a variation of a Saltillo or Vallero.
A border, with concentric diamonds around a center, is a good way to bring in a lot of color and not worry
about running out of a particular color. But at that point I didn’t have to worry about demonstrating
weaving for customers for what I thought would be a few weeks, so there wasn’t a lot of pressure
to get something started on the loom right away.
VISIT Their listing in the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory - North Central Region
AND ON THE NMFAD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PAGE
AND ON THE NMFAD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PAGE
February 24, 2021
A QZ ***EXTRA***
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
A QZ ***EXTRA***
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
I begin with the hands. If you do not get the hands right, I would have to start over!
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I added the dark edges in the nest.
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I found a real feather and attached it to the stitched feather with adhesive.
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I added the texture to the eggs and feather.
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I finished the nest.
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Finished "Bird in Hand”
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Visit Jennifer Day's listing on
the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory |
You may Contact Jennifer Day at her studio website:
jdaydesign.com |
February 1, 2021
A QZ ^^UPDATE^^
A QZ ^^UPDATE^^
Frederick F. Black
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
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Fred Black’s Weavings are available at: Chimayo Weavers - Centinela Traditional Arts http://www.chimayoweavers.com Española Valley Fiber Arts Center https://www.nmfiberartscenter.org/ www.etsy.com santafe.shopwhereilive.com |
Rug #346, 35.5” X 66.5,
100% Navajo Churro Wool |
February 1, 2021
A QZ ***EXTRA***
A QZ ***EXTRA***
Molly Elkind
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Indian Paintbrush, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Using Photographs to Design for Tapestry (21-5007D)
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Wet Spring, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Tapestry Design Elements and Principles (21-5009D)
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Sunbelly, Molly Elkind (c) 2019
Building a Color Palette for Tapestry (21-5010D)
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Wild Grass (detail), Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Into the Third Dimension: Texture and Relief in Contemporary Tapestry (21-5011D)
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Deep Dive, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Improv Weaving: Break the Rules! (21-5012D)
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Contact Molly Elkind at her studio website:
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
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