new stash

OK, I'm a bit behind on the blogging --- went into LaPorte for the Stash Sale / Fundraiser for Riley Children's Foundation. Was that a week ago?

I was fortunate to locate a few gems in the sale booths.

Scarlet Letter
Polly Miner Sampler

Misc rabbit motifs, Homespun Elegance patterns, and a spot sampler by The Drawn Thread

GF, Sue, had some net lace patterns - they are so interesting! Not sure how it is done, but very very interesting!!

Also, GF Mel had a stack of back issues for PieceWork Magazine. They are in the car - so, next time I'm waiting for DH or boyz, I"ll have an issue to read!!! I bought a few issues from Gen, too.

Nice selection at the sale this year. A little bit for everybody. Aside from shopping ---

Did enjoy lunch with Beth + Linen Stitcher. Nice to see Fran, Chris R, Karen W -- along with those selling, Mel, Sue + Gen. What a great afternoon! Nice weather, new stash, and a fun lunch!

I have more to post about, tho, quite tired. Stay tuned ....

Spider-Silk Textile

A Golden Spider-Silk Textile
June 3–November 6, 2011
Gallery 137

More Information on the AIC
Web Site

The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-6404

ARTour 2011

ARTour,
which is sponsored by the Chesterton Art Center
and downtown business owners,
provides an opportunity for visitors
to meet and observe
artists at works in shops, restaurants,
and art galleries throughout town.

A map of the locations and artists
will be available at each participation location.

One stop of interest might be the
Westchester Township History Museum
for short presentation on local artists
and a tour of the museum’s art collection (1-5 pm)

On the road ...

Me and the 'cube' are on the road ...

First stop ... Orlando Museum of Art ... located in the beautiful
Orlando Loch Haven Park.

This tree was in the parking lot of the

Mennello Museum of American Art
where they have a dog sculpture
covered with BUTTONS!!!

Clearly, the artist is most awesome in my book ; )

Art Festival, Michigan City, Indiana

Lakefront Art Festival

August 20 + 21, 2011

Washington Park, Michigan City

www.lubeznikcenter.org

Click on image to enlarge.

Last Summer, DH, DD, + I went to the festival. We had a wonderful time. We went to the sidewalk sale at the nearby Outlet Mall and rode the shuttle into the park. I look forward to this event + hope we will be able to attend this year!