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Ahhhh . . . cool nights and breezy days – perfect for all sorts of snuggly fibers and we’ve got you covered at the Fiber Arts Center

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News from FACES

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The Fiber Arts Center is excited to introduce Donna Estin to you and for you to learn about her story as a contemporary Knitwear Designer.

Donna’s story is the third of our four videos from the, “FACES Oral History Series, Part 2”,  chronicling the fiber arts journeys of some incredible makers from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  These stories are made possible by a grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority through the Eastern Shore Heritage, Stories of the Chesapeake.  All four of the stories are posted to the “Home” page of our website www.fiberartscenter.com.

You can watch Donna’s story on our YouTube Channel at this active link.https://youtu.be/3lgM2nwQVCs?si=531lhUA6LIBlWTp4

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Where in the world is the Fiber Arts Center now?

For the upcoming holidays, the Fiber Arts Center is very excited to present “Twas The Night Before Christmas”, an amazing quilt exhibit which will begin Nov. 1 and will continue through Jan. 13, 2024.

Curated by quilt historian, Sue Reich from Washington Depot, Conn., the exhibit features miniature quilts that have been made to interpret stanzas from Clement C. Moore’s poem, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas”, penned 200 years ago as a gift for his children on December 24th. Ten generations of children have been charmed by this magical poem of the gift of Saint Nicholas. The poem’s 28 stanzas were chosen by quilt historians and artists to recreate their special Yuletide memories of childhood.The challenge was to incorporate a miniature quilt within the larger quilt. May these quilts bring smiles and cherished memories of your own special Christmases and inspire you to keep quilts in Christmas!

There will be a member’s and friend’s reception at the Fiber Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 from 12:00 – 4:00pm.

The exhibit is free of charge and is open during our normal hours Weds. – Saturdays, 12:00 – 4:00pm.

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UFO Stitching Groups
If you buy 3 sessions of UFO, you get the 4th one for free!

These fiber artists meet to finish “Unfinished Objects”, in other words, if you have a project that you need time to finish, then this is the event for you! For three consecutive days you can work on your own sewing projects and enjoy the fun and camaraderie of other stitchers. The best thing is that you can leave your machine and materials overnight. 

The following dates have been reserved at the Fiber Arts Center   

2023
November 7-9, 28-30
December 12-14

There are waiting lists for some dates.

Cost: Members – $30 per session (3 days) 
Non Members – $45 per session (3 days)
Reservations are required.
  

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Christmas Sampler Embroidery Class

Time to get into the holiday mode as we demonstrate festive embroidery stitches that will help to make a most endearing Christmas wallhanging!  This class is full.

Dates:  Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, 2023

Time:  10:00am – 12:00pm

Cost: $30.00 Member/$40.00 Non Member

Please call Kay Butler to sign up at 410/829-5136.
Class Supply List:

3/4 yard of white or cream solid background

Fat quarter red Christmas print

1 yard fabric backing

3/4 yard Christmas print for sashing

3/4 yard for inner border

cotton batting

2 skeins of red DMC embroidery floss (or whatever color you prefer!)

small embroidery hoop

embroidery scissors

embroidery needles

Frixion pen

Working sewing machine

Thread

Rotary cutter/mat

6” x 24” Omnigrid ruler

Lots of Christmas spirit! ☺

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Dresden Plate Table Runner Class

Quilt Class with Colette Metcalf

Date: Nov. 11, 2023

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $35.00 Member/$45.00 Non-Member

Please call Kay Butler to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Berks County Applique Snowflake Class

Berks County, PA Fleur de Lis Snowflake Wallhanging Class by Kay L. Butler

“I love to collect antique and vintage textiles. The pattern of the block you’ll be making was from a cutter quilt that I purchased from Berks County, PA. It is a beautiful fleur de lis design that resembles a snowflake and is a cutwork block that is elegant and beautiful. I cannot wait to share the design with you!”

Date:  Dec. 9, 2023

Time:  10:00am – 1:00pm

Cost: $35.00 Member/$45.00 Non Member

Please call Kay Butler at 410/829-5136.

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Beginning Needlepoint  (2 hour sessions)

Jan 5, and Jan. 18,  10:00am – 12:00pm

Session 1

You will learn the Half Cross stitch and the Tent(Continental) Stitch by making two coasters on plastic canvas and then start on a needlepoint canvas bookmark.

Session 2  You will learn the Basketweave Stitch, making another plastic canvas coaster, finish the bookmark and start on a 4” X 4” needlepoint.

Cost is $25 and Supplies are $15 payable to Victoria. Limit 8 students Please bring small scissors. Contact Victoria 410-253-9716

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Needlepoint Sampler 2- 2 hour sessions

Jan.  5 and Jan. 18,  1:00pm – 3:00pm

Sessions continuation of Fall Sampler class. You will be working on the canvas that you worked on in the Fall. Please bring your notebook.  You will collaborate on designs for your 25 sampler blocks using Victoria, our library, and other students. $15 plus yarn. If you are a new Needlepoint Sampler Student, you must have already taken Beginning Needlepoint 1 and 2 or talk to Victoria.

Cost $25. Limit 12 Students.  Contact Victoria 410-253-9716

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Date:  Jan. 6, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 1:00pm

Cost:  Member $35.00/NonMember $45.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Dates:  Jan. 19,  Feb. 23, March 22, and April 26, and 2024

Time:  10:00am – 2:00pm

Cost:  Member $60.00/NonMember $70.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Date:  Jan. 20, 2024

Time:  9:30am – 3:30pm

Cost:  Member $40.00/NonMember $50.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Celtic Cross Applique Class

Instructor: Lisa Fields

Date: January 26, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 2:00pm

Cost: $35.00 Member/$45.00 Non Member

Please call Kay Butler at 410/829-5136 to sign up.

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Hutton Lancaster Legacy Quilt Class

January 27, Feb. 24, March 23, and April 27, 2024

Time: 10-2

Cost: $60/$75

We will be teaching this wonderful 1846-1847 signature album quilt which was made originally by family members and friends of Benjamin and Susanna Hutton, a Quaker couple who lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The original quilt has 36 applique blocks and measures 100 inches x 104 inches. We will focus on completing 12 of those applique blocks and will learn the back basting method of hand applique.  Please contact Kay Butler to sign up at 410/829-5136.  

Class Supplies/Fabric Requirements:    https://fiberartscenter.com/upcoming/

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Dates:  Feb. 2, 2024 and March 15, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 2:00pm

Cost:  Members $40.00/NonMembers $55.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Date:  Feb. 17, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 12:00pm

Cost:  Member $15.00/NonMember $20.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Date:  April 6, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 1:00pm

Cost:  Member $30.00/NonMember $40.00

Please call Kay Butler for more information and to sign up at 410/829-5136.

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Instructor:  Colette Metcalf

Date:  April 12, 2024

Time:  10:00am – 3:00pm

Cost:  Members $40.00/Non Members $50.00

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The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore is supported in part by the following: 

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