MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW SAQA NM REPRESENTATIVE

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday! I'm looking forward to serving for the next two years as your new New Mexico Regional SAQA Representative. Thank you Julie and Ann for your service over the past two years. You both have created very big shoes that I will never be able to fill. January 8th is the opening of "Uncommon Threads II" at the First Unitarian Church on the SW corner of Comanche and Carlisle. A reception/mercado will be held before(9:00 - 9:30), between(10:00 - 10:30) and after their services(12:00 - 12:30). Everyone is invited and some who are exhibiting will sell small works at the mercado. January 8th will also be the date of the the first SAQA meeting. It will be held at 1:30 pm at Ambassadors for Christ Community Church, 1540 Juan Tabo NE, Suite A in Albuquerque. The church is located on the east side of Juan Tabo between Constitution and Indian School. Since many will be attending "Uncommon Threads II" in the morning we will not have our usual pot luck. I hope you can get together with friends after the exhibit and have a bite to eat before coming the the meeting at 1:30. I will provide dessert and a beverage. We will have a very short presentation on what SAQA is, so this is a good time to bring any friends who might be interested in SAQA but want to know more. We will have updates on the open space visitor's center show being planned for December 2012 and the SAQA conference in Santa Fe 2013. We will talk about upcomming additions Donna Dixon will be adding to the new SAQA NM blog http://saqanm.blogspot.com (Thank you Donna!) and much more. Please bring your show and tell, as we always enjoy seeing what everyone is working on.   I look forward to seeing you on the 8th. Michelle Jackson SAQA NM Rep www.SAQA.com michellejackson@quiltfashions.com www.quiltfashions.com

INSTALLATIONS OF WORK DONE BY PATRICIA GOULD FOR NEW MEXICO ARTS

 These photos are of the last of the five purchased works by New Mexico Arts.  They are the works of SAQA New Mexico's Patricia Gould.

"Collection of the New Mexico Arts Division, Art in Public Places Program"

Coastal Symphony, in the photo above is installed at the City of Artesia Public Safety Complex.


The photo below shows Watching the River Flow (left) and Agave Moonrise (right), which are installed at the Los Lunas Intensive Outpatient Treatment Facility.

"Collection of the New Mexico Arts Division, Art in Public Places Program"

Photos taken by Patricia Gould.

CRANE FESTIVAL AT ALBUQUERQUE OPEN SPACE, NOVEMBER 13, 2011

On Sunday afternoon, Pat and Betty
 went to see the Crane festival and
displays at the Open Space Visitor's Center. 
Judith Roderick was displaying her silk paintings, 
selling her book of paintings and
poetry, and doing silk painting demos. (photos).

PAT GOULD REPORTS ON LAST MONTH'S SILVER CITY FIBER ARTS FIESTA AND SAQA MEETING!

Silver City Fiber Art Festival and SAQA meeting - Friday, November 11, 2011

Betty, Holly, and I got to the Fiber Fiesta in Silver City in the
mid-afternoon on Friday. The festival was great - plenty of good vendors
and the southern members had a show of their work. Lynn
Welsch did a great job organizing the festival and the hope is to have it
be a biennial.

After the festival, we had a SAQA meeting at the Lois Duffy Art Gallery,
thanks to Susan Szajer who exhibits there. At the meeting (and subsequent
dinner) were: Susan, Donna Sebastian, Chris Ramsey (guest), Lynn Welsch,
Jean Cowie, Holly Altman, Betty Busby, and Pat Gould. (photos of gallery
and Susan's work).
 






Susan had crackers and cheese for us and a nice table set up to meet.
Betty talked about the upcoming shows, especially the one at the Open
Space and showed the group her "sample" fox quilt. We also talked about
the show at the Capitol in 2013 and that it will be up during
> the SAQA conference which is scheduled for the last weekend in April
2013. Susan then gave us a talk about her stunning work and how she
arrived at where she is both in terms of moving to Silver City and  her
life journey as an artist.

We then had dinner at Shavek, a popular local restaurant a few blocks from the gallery

 A good time was had by all (photo of the group taken by
Jean).

LOOK FORWARD TO THIS NEW EXHIBIT!

Enchanted Threads Featuring A Walk in the Wild Call for Entry An exhibition of contemporary fiber art at the  City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Visitor Center Gallery located at 6500 Coors Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.  The opening reception will be Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 3-5pm.  The exhibit will close Sunday, December 30, 2012. The exhibit will consist of two distinct parts. The first is Enchanted Fibers, which will feature art quilts with a Southwest theme that will be mounted on the gallery walls. The second part of the show, which will be held concurrently, is called A Walk in the Wild. It will be a unique exhibit of banner-shaped fiber art that will be hung from the ceiling in the center of the gallery.  Visitors are intended to interact with these pieces by walking through them. One application fee and one entry will cover one or both of these exhibits; you may apply for either or both. ELIGIBILITY All work must meet the definition of an Art Quilt: a contemporary artwork exploring and expressing aesthetic concerns common to the whole range of visual arts, which retains, through materials or technique, a clear relationship to the folk art quilt from which it descends. Applicants must be current members of SAQA with New Mexico as one of the regions on their membership. In addition, only original artwork, conceived and created by the entrant(s), will be considered; no patterns, kits or copies are allowed. Works that are produced by more than one artist must have all listed as entrants . Non-refundable entry fee is $30 for up to TWO entries for EACH part of the exhibition. Please make checks payable to SAQA, and mail them to Betty Busby, 14306 Oakwood Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. SELECTION Exhibited works will be juried by the SAQA New Mexico Exhibition Committee. IMAGE REQUIREMENTS Please submit one digital image of each submitted work by email to Betty Busby at fbusby3@comcast.net. Save your images as JPEGs, 2100 pixels on the longest side.  Be sure to label your images with your last name, and the title; for example, gould-moonrise. Images must be in sharp focus. The quilt should be photographed on a plain white background with no hanging devices, pins, tacks or other extraneous items visible and the quilt should be as straight as possible. Poor quality images will affect the jurors' decisions. If an entrant disregards the requirements, their quilt(s) may be disqualified. The committee reserves the right to refuse works that differ significantly from images submitted, are not in good condition, or are not appropriate for the exhibition/venue.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS—ENCHANTED FIBERS Ø    Work should relate to a Southwest theme; can be representational or abstract. Ø    Dimensions of work must be: 1.  A minimum of 24" and a maximum of 48" in width. 2.  A minimum of 24" and a maximum of 68” in height. Ø    A maximum of TWO works per artist will be considered. All entries must have a 4" sleeve sewn to the top of the quilt.  There should be 1½" to 2" allowance on each side of the sleeve to allow hanging slats to remain hidden.  Each accepted entry needs to have a wired hanging slat installed in the sleeve to accommodate the gallery’s hanging system.  All entries must also have a label attached with the artist's name, address, phone #, and email address. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS—A WALK IN THE WILD Ø    Work should relate to an outdoor Southwest theme; can be representational or abstract. Ø    Dimensions of work must be: 1.  A minimum of 12" and a maximum of 24" in width. 2.  A minimum of 65" and a maximum of 80” in height. Ø    A maximum of TWO works per artist will be considered. Ø    The back of the work should be black because these pieces will be free hanging. Ø    Mixed media and experimentation are encouraged. All entries must have a 4" sleeve sewn to the top of the quilt.  There should be 1½" to 2" allowance on each side of the sleeve to allow hanging slats to remain hidden.  Each accepted entry will have the hanging system installed by the Gallery.  All entries must also have a label attached with the artist's name, address, phone #, and email address. SHIPPING, INSURANCE AND SALES Artists will be responsible for the cost of shipping work and return shipping after the show.  Artists must provide insurance on artwork while in transit and for the duration of the show. Artwork may be for sale. In the event of a sale, a 30% sales commission will be retained by the Open Space Alliance. Work that is sold must remain with the show until it closes on Sunday, December 30, 2012. CALENDAR Saturday, September 15, 2012: Deadline for receipt of entries Monday, October 1, 2012: Notification of acceptance will be emailed Monday, October 15, 2012: Accepted artwork due Saturday, November 10, 2012: Exhibition opens with a reception from 3-5 pm at the Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Boulevard NW, Albuquerque; your family and friends are welcome to attend Sunday, December 30, 2012: Exhibition closes.

UNCOMMON THREADS II AT THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH - New Mexico Art Quilters

The following is the newsletter release by the First Unitarian Church about the SAQA New Mexico show to be exhibted at their chuch.  Hope everyone gets a chance to visit it!

The New Mexico Art Quilters will have an exhibition titled, Uncommon Threads II at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

The show will begin Sunday, January 8 with an artist reception and Mercado beginning before the first service at 9am.

The artists will be available before the first service, from 9-9:30, between services, from 10:30-11, and after the last service, from 12-12:30.

 A local group of passionate fiber artists who are members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, an international organization with over 2500 members, have been organizing exhibitions throughout New Mexico since 2003.  Contemporary art quilts are part of a revolutionary movement that has transcended the once strict barriers between the craft of quilting and fine art, filling a niche somewhere between sculpture and painting. These artists combine their exceptional skills in working with fabrics, threads, and their artistic insights to craft stunning tactile creations that inspire, elevate, and encourage reflection.

ART QUILTS XVI AT THE CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Betty Busby and Holly Altman just returned from a visit to the Phoenix area.

They attended the opening reception for Art Quilts XVI at the Chandler Center for the Arts, where they met with many SAQA members from around the country,

including Benedicte Canelli.

They also had a fun 2 day workshop at the home of SAQA member Betty Hahn.

A WALK IN THE WILD!

Join us for A Walk in the Wild- an interactive  SAQA exhibit to premiere in November 2012 at  Albuquerque's Open Space Visitor Center Gallery.

We want YOU to participate- full prospectus coming soon!

Desert Fox by Betty Busby

MEETING ON NOVEMBER 19TH

Thanks Holly for hosting our meeting on Saturday the 19th.  We enjoyed hearing about the Silver City Fiber Arts Festival and some members' trip to the Houston IQF.  There were announcements, sharing and good eats!

Mary shared her two Numbers pieces.

Gail's beautiful abstract piece she started in Katie Pasquini Masopust's
 class at Santa Fe Quilts.

COPYRIGHT FREE PHOTOS

If you are not a photographer but would like to use some great photographs for your fiber art, here is an inspiring website to visit.  You may join the group and not worry about copyright laws when using the contributed photos.  Visit the following link for more information:  http://paintmyphoto.ning.com/

WHAT'S THE IDEA?

Very Simple, there are lots of great Photographers out there in internet land, and there are lots of Artists of all abilities who would like to paint from photographs. The problem is that Copyright law prevents this.

Paint My Photo (PMP) Is for the sharing of reference photos for creating derivative Artwork without copyright worries. Painting Photos has never been so much fun!

***  PLEASE READ THE LINES BELOW; VERY IMPORTANT!!! ***

****PLEASE ONLY PAINT DERIVATIVE WORKS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS-NOT FROM REPRODUCTIONS OF MEMBERS ARTWORK

Members may only share photographs 1) that they have taken themselves or 2) for which they have full copyright ownership.

Please only post paintings from photos sourced from this site, in the main Gallery. You may post your own Artwork in Groups and your Blog for discussion/critique.

See the Terms of Service which you agree to by using this site

THIS SATURDAY: BOOK ARTS GROUP FLEA MARKET

The Santa Fe Book Arts Group and the Palace Press present the

Annual Book Arts Flea Market
at the Palace of the Governors’ New Mexico History Museum
Meem Room
110 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (no early birds, please)

FEATURING

Art Supplies, Handmade Artist Books, Cards, Handmade Papers, Marbled Papers, Ephemera, Gifts, and MORE!

http://www.santafebag.org/

2nd ART QUILT SANTA FE IN APRIL 2012

SAVE THE DATE:  SAQA members Ann Anastasio and Gale Oppenheim-Pietrzak have announced the second annual Art Quilt Santa Fe with New Mexico's own Betty Busby teaching.  It will be held at the Hotel Santa Fe from April 22 through April 26, 2012.  For more information:  http://www.artquiltsantafe.com/

OTHER EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINE:  ONGOING.  The Santa Fe Railyard Arts Pilot Project.  For more information: 
http://www.railyardpark.org/programs/railyard-art-project/

DEADLINE:  ONGOING.  Illuminations is a rotating art exhibit housed in the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, designed to enhance the environment of care.  (Pat Gould has been in this exhibit.)  For more information:  http://www.massgeneral.org/cancer/illuminations/

DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY29, 2012.  Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition 2012 Entry Prospectus is now available on the SAQA website:  http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=2850

TIQE 2010 will focus on global issues and highlight the creation of quilting is not only the interpretation of techniques but also the contemporary artistic merit of environmental care and the spirit of humanities.  The theme is "Moving Water and River."  Water and river are full of life and nutrient:  novelty, freshness, and sustainability symbolize a source of vitality, expecting to convey an energetic, broad, and microcosmic angle of view, as well as each kind of life and existence that water and river embrace.  The first venue will be the National Tainan Living Art Center, Tainan City, Taiwan, from August 11 through September 7, 2012.  The second venue will be the Taichung County Culture Center, Feng Yuan District, Taiwan, from September 22 through October 29, 2012.  Patricia Gould is the featured/invited artist.
For more information:  http://www.taqs.org.tw/

DEADLINE:  APRIL 12, 2012.  International TECHstyle Art Biennial (ITAB) is a juried exhibition of work by artists merging fiber media with new information and communication technologies in their artistic processes, as amedium of artistic expression, and/or in the content of their work.
For more information:  http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/ITAB2012.html

(Do you know of other events and opportunities?  Share them with us!)

More entry opportunities:  http://www.saqa.com/calendar.php?ID=9

YOUR WORK MIGHT BE PUBLISHED IN THE SAQA JOURNAL

Upcoming SAQA Journal Gallery Page Themes and Deadlines:

Travel - due date December 1, 2011

Cities and Villages - due date February 1, 2012

The Human Form - due date May 1, 2012

See the SAQA eBulletin for details:  http//www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1056 (Note:  for SAQA members only.)

TEXAS QUILT MUSEUM NEEDS SMALL ART QUILTS

Karey Bresenhan of Quilts, Inc. has been an incredible friend to SAQA.  Karey has a request:

"As a former SAQA Board member, I love art quilts and love to promote them whenever possible, especially at my International Quilt Festivals (Houston, Long Beach, Cincinnati).  I've come up with another way to introduce people to the beauty of art quilts, and I hope you will be able to help me on this.

For more than a year, I have focused almost entirely on creating the new Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas (about 100 miles from Houston).  It is going to be fabulous--two 1893 handmade brick buildings containing three high ceilinged galleries with a terrific quilt mural on the exterior and a Grandmother's Flower Garden on adjacent property.  La Grange is a small Central Texas town that is almost equi-distant from Houston, Austin and San Antonio, so it is in a perfect crossroads position.  We are opening officially on Sunday, November 13, but we have private tours and events scheduled at the Museum pre-opening, beginning October 20.  The Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit institution that will focus on exhibitions, rather than collecting, due to limited space."

"We have a small Museum Store and as a former quilt shop owner, it is falling to me to stock this store.. with the most limited budget imaginable!  So I thought I would turn to SAQA artists for help.  I read all the time how quilt artists don't know what to do with all their quilts... perhaps you would consider donating one or more to the Texas Quilt Museum that we could sell in our Museum Store?"

"I'm looking for small art quilts that we can sell for between $100 and $200.  I realize that is very low for many of you, and I certainly acknowledge that they would be worth much more than that.  But that's about the outside limit of the market here.  Because we are a museum, quality is important. as you might imagine.  But although I am a dreamer, I'm not unrealistic... I know we are not likely to get top award winners donated to sell. (Then again, wouldn't that be wonderful!)  But I also know how talented and how prolific many of you are.  Today I'm hoping you also have a strong philanthropic streak and will want to help us get this new quilt museum off to an outstanding start.  By donating a small quilt or two, you will be helping us present fine quilts and spread the love and understanding of art quilts."

"If you are interested, please contact me personally at kareyb@quilts.com.  I do hope to hear from you!  You'd be doing such a good deed!"

FESTIVAL OF THE CRANES NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 20

SAQA member Judith Roderick will be one of the artists at the Festival of the Cranes, November 15 through 20, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.  Lots to see and do at the NWR and for more info go to:  http://www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane/ArtTentNew.html

SILVER CITY FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 11 AND 12

The Silver City Fiber Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of all things fiber.  It will be held Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Grant County Conference Center, 3301 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM.  Sponsored by the Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective (and chaired by SAQA member Lynn Welsch), the festival will include fiber art exhibits, quilts, static fashion show, vendors of fine fiber art, fiber art supplies, workshops and demos.

For more information: http://www.silvercity.org/lodging.shtml
or email scfiberartsfestival@gmail.com

TWO SAQA NEW MEXICO MEETINGS IN NOVEMBER

In November we will hold two SAQA NM regional meetings:

Friday, November 11, in Silver City (during the Silver City Fiber Arts Festival) at 5:00 PM at the Lois Duffy Art Gallery, 211 North Texas Street.  After that, the group will go to dinner.  Please contact Patricia Gould (you will find her email address via the SAQA membership list).  If you are not a member and wish to attend, please contact Julie Filatoff for more info:  julie@jirafstudio.com

Saturday, November 19, in Santa Fe at 10:00 AM (THIS IS EARLIER THAN USUAL) at a member's home... check your newsletter.  Please plan on bringing food to share (potluck), announcements, new work (show and tell), AND YOUR OWN CHAIR. After that you have the opportunity to attend a demonstration by former SAQA member Ann Ferkovich at Santa Fe Quilting from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.  Ann will demo mixing fabric and paper with glue and sewing with it.  The demo is free but YOU MUST SIGN UP by calling 505-473-3747 or signing up at the shop, which is at 3018 A Cielo Court, Santa Fe, NM  87507.  Questions?  Contact Julie Filatoff at julie@jirafstudio.com

UNCOMMON THREADS DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Uncommon Threads II is an exhibition of contemporary art quilts at the First Unitatrian Church in Albuquerque from Sunday, January 8, through Saturday, February 18, 2012.  We encourage ALL SAQA NM members--regardless of how long they have been an art quilter or a SAQA member--to enter this wonderful show.  Betty Busby writes, "We have a wonderful opportunity to have a show and sale at the First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque this coming January.  It is a lovely place to have an exhibition, with a discerning and enthusiastic audience.  Full details are in the prospectus and entry form.  In order to make it easiest on everyone, I have requested that the application form and digital images be emailed.  If you are unable to do this, please contact me so we can make other arrangements.  I hope you will all consider participating in this show!"

Here is the prospectus:  http://www.jirafstudio.com/Uncommon_Threads1_Unitarian_Prospectus.pdf

Note:  When sending your artwork for ANY exhibition, please make sure your name is on each piece of packing material (noodle, bag, box, etc.).  The Exhibition Committee thanks you!

NON SAQA THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Through September 29: “Light Fantastic: Fine Art in Fiber” is a show featuring Betty Busby and Pat Gould, through September 29 at the Harwood Art Center’s Main Gallery, 1141 7^th Street.  Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. http://harwoodartcenter.org/ss/september-201/

Save the Date: Silver City Fiber Arts Festival on Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12. Make hotel reservations NOW if you are planning to attend:

http://www.silvercity.org/lodging.shtml

Former SAQA President Judith Content will have a show at Jane Sauer Gallery in Santa Fe. “Judith Content: Desert Rain, Works on Silk,” Friday, October 14, through Tuesday, November 15. "My current work explores a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Japanese dye technique called arashi-shibori. My hand-dyed, pieced, and quilted silk wall pieces are inspired by the interplay of light and shadow as fog descends and dissipates along the Pacific coast. I liken my pieces to the evocative Japanese haiku and often utilize an abstract interpretation of the kimono form." Reception is the eventing of Friday, October 14.

http://www.jsauergallery.com/sagemoon/artistPages/JContent.html

SAQA Members Ann Anastasio and Gale Oppenheim-Pietrzak have announced the second annual Art Quilt Santa Fe with teacher Betty Busby.  It will be held at the Hotel Santa Fe from Sunday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  More info: http://www.artquiltsantafe.com/

NON SAQA EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINE: ONGOING

Santa Fe Railyard Arts Pilot Project. More info: http://www.railyardpark.org/programs/railyard-art-project/

DEADLINE: ONGOING. Illuminations is a rotating art exhibit housed in the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, designed to enhance the environment of care. (Pat Gould has been in this exhibit.) More information: http://www.massgeneral.org/cancer/illuminations/

DEADLINE: OCTOBER4 7: “Affordable Arts” at Fuller Lodge Art Center, Los Alamos.  More info:

http://www.fullerlodgeartcenter.com/Exhibits.shtml

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28

Call for Artists for Rio Rancho Arts Commission and UNM Artwork Purchase. More info: http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=169

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15

For proposal from artists and conference presenters for the 18th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) hosted by 516 ARTS, UNM, The Albuquerque Museum, and 50+ regional partners. The conference, “Machine Wilderness: Re-Envisioning Art, Technology and Nature,” will be held September 19–24, 2012, in Albuquerque. Info: www.isea2012.org

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25

Alta Contemporary Art (Tubac, AZ) and Industria Studios (Tucson, AZ) invite artists to submit work for the show: "TIKKUN OLAM: A Restoration Project." Artists are asked to reflect and respond on the earth's crises past and present through a 12x12 inch work in any media that will become part of a grid presentation and raise money for a non-profit, charitable organization selected by the group. Participation in the show is free. Questions? mickeybond505@aol.com or visit http://events.linkedin.com/TIKKUN-OLAM-Restoration-Project/pub/735320

More entry opportunites: http://www.saqa.com/calendar.php?ID=9

 

SAQA EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINES: ONGOING. Upcoming SAQA Journal Gallery Page Themes and Deadlines:

Travel - due date November 1, 2011

Cities and villages - due date February 1, 2012

The human form - due date May 1, 2012

See the SAQA eBulletin for details: http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1056 [Note: for SAQA members only.]

Loads of exhibition opportunities are available at: http://www.saqa.com/calendar.php?ID=9

SAQA Auction Begins September 12

The SAQA Annual Benefit Auction Starts Monday, September 12 at 12:00 noon. The postcard shown features art by Patricia Gould and Judith Roderick, two New Mexico artists.  This is a “reverse auction” in that the artwork price drops each day.

To see the artwork:

http://www.saqa.com/saqa-u.php?ID=1791

GREAT INFORMATION FROM OUR JULY MEETING!

The following materials and resources were suggested by SAQA NM members.

Call for banners for the London Olympics: http://www.quilts4london.org.uk/

Evolon is a nonwoven microfiber material made of nylon and polyester. You can paint, dye, print and heat distress Evolon. It will not fray when cut with a scissors and can also be cut using a soldering iron. It excels as a base for stitch, by hand or machine and works well layered with sheer elements (like Lutradur) above it. This is Evolon Soft: Lighter, much like a chamois. Ideal for dyeing, stitching, drapey projects. More info: http://www.meinketoy.com/item_680/Evolon-Soft.htm

HollyTex (does not melt), SpunFab (fusible), and Reemay are three more non-woven materials of interest. More information: http://stores.homestead.com/conservemp/StoreFront.bok

Etsy.com Textile and Fiber Arts Group: http://www.etsy.com/teams/6602/tafa

C&T Publishing has a website called PatternSpot.com that will publicize and allow you to sell downloaded patterns to customers:  http://patternspot.com/

Free web page for Santa Fe area artists. Examples: http://www.santafe.com/artists/list

More info: Eric Davis, Social Media Administrator, 505-699-5074, eric@santafe.com

Free internet classes for artists, small businesses, and cultural entrepreneurs at the New Mexico State Library, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe: http://www.FastForwardNM.org or call 505-216-8834

Amazing photos for inspiration (not plagiarism, of course): http://500px.com/

A site where you can create your own portfolio: www.carbonmade.com

SAQA Portfolio 17 is available for free viewing on the SAQA website:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/saqa/portfolio17/#/1/OnePage

If you are interested in being in the “New Mexico Fiber Artisans Directory/Guide,” go to http://www.nmfiberartisans.org

Inexpensive merchant accounts (to take credit cards) are available from https://squareup.com/

Subscribe to Fiber Arts Newsletter: http://fiberartsfiesta.org/CouncilNewsletter.html

SEPTEMBER SAQA NEW MEXICO MEETING

The next SAQA NM Region meeting will be on Saturday, August 24, 11:00 a.m., in Albuquerque.  NM members, please refer to your newletter for the exact location.  Visitors, please contact SAQA NM co-rep Julie Filatoff for the details:  Julie@jirafstudio.com

Please bring:  Food to share (potluck), announcements, and new work (show and tell).

New Blog For SAQA New Mexico

Good Day to all SAQA New Mexico Members,

I am trying to create a blog for the first time and with Julie's help we will  attempt to post happenings, schedules for future meetings and notes from previous meetings.  Believe me, I could use all the help I can get so please post any questions or comments on formatting and content.  ~Donna