May 17th Workshop by Jane Pearlmutter

 CFA Guild member Jane Pearlmutter presented the first session of a two-part workshop that focused on stitching family stories and memory cloths on vintage textiles. 

Jane showed examples of some of her textile pieces while taking about process, supplies and materials.

Participants study examples of Jane's work

Several inspirational books

Jane brought vintage linens that participants could use.

A quilt showing Jane's stitching

And a close up of one block

May 13th guild meeting

 CFA Guild member Mariana Mace presented a slide presentation of textile treasures of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. She traveled with a local embroidery expert who also works with rural women who are textile entrepreneurs. The tour included meetings and master classes with a broad group of traditional artists and artisans. We were enthralled.

Display of textiles purchased during the trip

Detail of some of the embroidered textiles

Display of some of the garments purchased

Guild members surveying the purchases

Back of coat purchased during the trip that Mariana's daughter is wearing

An outfit Mariana purchased during her trip