With the beginning of the new year comes new inspiration, programs and a Guild Challenge for the Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild.
At the January guild meeting, stitch patterns and techniques for knitted lap afghans were presented for the guild's community service project. Members have the option to knit sampler-style strips using several "reversible" stitch patterns or to knit strips with an overall texture.
Guild members were also invited to kindle their creativity with participation in a Guild Challenge. Inspired by the theme for the 2010 Tennessee Presents Textiles wearable art show, the guild's "The Power of the Pocket" Challenge issues a call to action—and originality—with the creation of a wearable art garment.
Who can argue with a few of the Top 10 Reasons for Participating in a Guild Challenge:
- It's an opportunity to try a new technique, material, pattern, etc..
- It's fun! You can be as creative, conventional or unconventional as you want.
- It sharpens your analytical as well as your artistic skills.
- It gives you a reason to do your "fiber thing!"
- It provides "justification" to buy more yarn, thread, fabric ...
- And, it offers one of the greatest motivating factors for making and completing a project—a deadline!
Show and Tell at the January meeting included knit, woven and felted scarfs, garments and wall pieces.
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