Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair this Weekend in Asheville

October 21-23 FLETCHER (ASHEVILLE) Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair Exceptional educational workshops and demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, a variety of livestock shows, and a large assortment of terrific vendors.

Summer Fiber Festival in Asheville this Weekend

July 15-17   Summer Fiber Festival   Three spectacular days of more than 35 vendors with a variety of over 70 classes/workshops and free demonstrations. Artist and vendors from all over the United States will feature workshops in felting, spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, crocheting and much more. No entry charge for the retreat, you only pay for the classes you take!

Happy Birthday Quilter's Quarters

April 1 Quilters Quarters in Waynesville celebrates its 4th Birthday with a party. There will be door prizes, lots of sales, cake, and finger foods.  The shop will be staying open till 8:00 p.m. on Friday the 1st  and will have "Make & Takes" for 8 people who SIGN-UP from 4-6:00 and 6-8:00 on Friday and 1-3:00 on Saturday. You will just need your machine + B.S.S...materials will be provided... cost will be $15 a person, but it is limited to those who sign up.

"Quilt Pink"Donation Quilt : Baggies ready for you to pick up to help us make blocks for Quilter's Quarters donation quilt. Most of the fabric is provided - you just need to add a 3-1/2" piece of your own fabric. It can be any shade of pink, printed or not. When you return the block, you will receive a free fat quarter!! This quilt is for Haywood county for free mammograms or women who need cancer counseling.

Quilter's Quarters is located at 1510 Dellwood Road in Waynesville, NC.

Random Arts: Inspiring Place, Inspiring People

From Random Arts Newsletter, July 18, 2010

"Hi everyone,
I hope that you all are having a great summer
and your creative needs are being nurtured and fulfilled in some way, shape or form each and every day. For me, it's the creative outlet that I find in the garden by adding outdoor elements & painting with bright bold colors in key spots around the yard such as planters, doors, or birdhouses.

It doesn't matter how you "dig deep" into your creativity, as long as you do it. Give yourself permission to play a little, no matter how difficult it may seem. . . just a little counts...even if that's all you can do.

Now, on another note, it pays to contact us if you are coming to Saluda because someone always seems to be here doing something creative at some time or another, and you're invited to do the same. Email is an excellent way to announce your arrival and set up a time to stop by.
- Jane and the Random Arts Crew


The next workshop at Random Arts: Woven Book Workshop at the Studio on Wednesday, Aug. 11th

Just a little bit of machine sewing (nothing to be afraid of) and the rest is pure creative bliss! Fabrics, fire and finishing are just a few of the techniques you will use when completing your "one of a kind" woven book in just one day.

10am til 3pm $40. Space is limited - register by email  We accept Visa,MC, PayPal and checks - some supplies required.

Sign up for the Random Arts Newsletter, read the Blog or buy supplies online from our stores at: eBay and  ArtFire

April 1st Birthday - No Fooling!

April 1, 4PM-7PM, Quilters Quarters,  2020 Dellwood Road, Waynesville North Carolina. Join us for our 2nd Birthday Party with food and birthday cake. Free fat quarters for everyone and drawings for gift bags on the hour!  Silent Auction will be held during these hours. Demos for "Texturizing Magic" and  "Circle Cutter". http://www.quiltersquartersnc.com/