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Fine Art of Fiber – Showcase of Fiber Arts

Thursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, November 6 – 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center from Friday to Sunday, November 6 to 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening.

Viewers will enjoy an exhibition of more than 150 pieces, including quilts, various types of needle arts, knitting, weaving, wearable art, dolls, and jewelry. Sales boutiques offer a similarly wide variety of items for sale, including woven and knitted pieces, artwear, traditional and contemporary quilts, handmade holiday gifts, and much more.

This year features a special exhibition from Women's Journeys in Fiber titled "Ten Easy Pieces: Reflection of Life." On Friday at 1 p.m., Debbie Wada of Kasuri Dyeworks will present a lecture on Japanese textiles. A silent auction of unique, handmade pieces will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and fashion shows are at 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday (items displayed are available for purchase).

There is no fee to attend the Fine Art of Fiber. Parking fees apply for nonmembers.

For more information, visit http://www.fineartoffiber.org/.

Presented by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts
Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore.