Archive for February 2008
Southwest Indian Fair Continued: Visiting with The Spider Rock Girls and Isabel Deschinny
Isabel Deschinny’s mother, Mabel Burnside Meyers, developed the dye charts that depict native plants and the colors that are derived from them. Isabel and her family continue the tradition of producing them in a wide variety of sizes. Other people produce the charts, but Isabel’s have the advantage that she actually dyes all of the…
Read MoreArizona State Museum Southwest Indian Art Fair
Southern Arizona is blessed with glorious weather right now; the days are in the low 80’s and the nights are cool. It’s perfect weather for outdoor art markets (and spring training too, I guess). The Southwest Indian Art Fair was held last Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of the Arizona State Museum in Tucson.…
Read MoreThe Quality Chronicles: Weaving in Beauty Mercantile New Vendor
In case you’ve been worried about where you’re going to get your next Weaving in Beauty t-shirt or tote bag, you’ll be relieved to know that I’ve gotten a new vendor. You can now find Weaving in Beauty exclusive designs at http://www.printfection.com/weavinginbeauty. I’ve been very happy with the items that I’ve received from Printfection and…
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