Rowena Art

Glass Reflections by Cindy Myers - Prescott Glass Artist

Glass Reflections in the window of Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery creates a view of what glass can do for your own home.

Strolling down Whiskey Row in the evening leaves you with many impressions and I know that you will enjoy how Cindy's glass bowls create their own light show.
Every 2 weeks a new window is put together by one of the members of the Cooperative Gallery here in Prescott.

Glass creates its own story using light to show it off.

Cindy is one of the first members of Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery so she has done many windows during the 14 years the Cooperative has been open.

  Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery

134 S. Montezuma St --  Prescott, Arizona-928-776-7717
http://www.artsprescott.com/

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Prescott Art Walk - Pick up Map at Arts Prescott

  Tonight is the 4th Friday Art Walk in Prescott, Arizona. Each 4th Friday anyone and everyone interested in art or just a fun time drops by Arts Prescott for the reception at the gallery and continues on with their Art Walk Map to see the other open galleries. Tonight Bob "Boze" will host his guest artist reception. Join in on the fun. Call 928-776-7717 for more information.

I show my jewelry such as this "Loves Chardonnay" Brooch at Arts Prescott and each Art Walk Evening I try to have several new pieces just for the Art Walk. This brooch is created on a square clay open bead so the seed beads can be strung through it. The Chardonnay Pendent is curved out.  www.rowenaart.net

The Wooden Cabochon was created by the Wood Turner Brenda Behrens. This is the first of Brenda's Cabs that I have used to create one of my brooches. Peyote Stitch is adorns this Cab along with a Chardonnay Flat Lampwork Bead. Kahlua, Stone, and other fun beads are hanging from the Cab.

These two pieces will be at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery in my case tonight.

Enjoy the Art Walk. If you would rather print your Art Walk Guild go to: http://www.artthe4th.com/

High Desert Bead Society - The Butterfly Project for the Houston Holocaust Museum

Dian Moore is a member of the High Desert Bead Society and she tells about The Butterfly Project at the Bead Society on her blog. She writes, "The High Desert Bead Society just finished up a wonderful special program for the Houston Museum.

Dian writes, "In an effort to remember l,500,00 children who where killed in the Holocaust they are asking Artist to make butterflies. They will be a breath-taking exhibit when its done. The due date was the end of June but they are extending it, not sure how long, so there is still time if any of you Artists would love to participate. More details here: [email protected]
Here is the picture of the butterflies flying to Houston this week. Most of ours are all hand beaded, some painted. Thanks again to all the members who participated in this great exhibit."

Check out more photos on Dian Moore's blog at:

http://creationsbyeless.blogspot.com/

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Rowena's Raggedy Ro

Here is my Hand Spun Raggedy Ro. This is a Merino Fiber and spun woolen.

You can find my Raggedy Ro along with several other Prescott Spinner's Hand Spun at "The Good Yarn",  right off Whiskey Row. This Yarn Store is near Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery.

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Purls Forever - A Book by Jonelle Raffino

"The story and legacy of 6 generations of women and their handcrafted garments", writes Jonelle Raffino.

Enjoy the many Knitting Patterns seen by the reader of this book.

"If you have ever given or received a homemade gift, you instantly know that it was made with love. Purls Forever is about those special gifts through the eye of Janelle Raffino who introduces you to her family and the bonds that their passion for the needle arts has created' written on the back cover of Purls Forever.

Jonette's Sailor Sweater is one of my favorite projects presented in this book.

The skill level is intermediate and the size is Girls 2 (4/6) and it is done with stockinette. For more detail check out this book found in most Fiber Shops.

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Wooden Buttons, Cabochons and Wooden Beads Turned by Brenda Behrens at Arts Prescott

Among Brenda Behrens' collection of miniatures sets a bowl of Hand Turned Wooden Beads. The beads are normally on another shelve but, I moved things around while taking photos. The Correctable Miniatures are a favorite of many.

Brenda teaches Wood Turning and Carving at Yavapai College here in Prescott, while enjoying a spot at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery.

Being a Jewelry Designer as well as Bead Maker I am happy to see more loose beads come into the gallery. Many of these wooden beads are perfect for Off Loom Bead Weaving pieces.  Some are perfect as a pendant adding, or not, beads or stones to the mix.

 
Brenda's Hand Turned Wooden Artful Buttons could be a focal point for any Knitted, Hand Woven or Sewn piece.

These are some of Brenda's first buttons in the gallery and I immediately snapped them up for several special projects I am working on for the "Sisterhood of Spinning Tales" show at Arts Prescott in Fall.

The sizes of the buttons in the photo begin with a bit larger than a silver dollar and some are a bit smaller.

At the bottom right is one of Brenda's Wooden Cabochons. Seed Bead designers will enjoy working with them because of the weight of the wood. This will make a great focal piece for a necklace, brooch or anything your desire to create. Each piece has the type of wood listed for the collector.

This is just the beginning for Brenda and I am anxious to see the Buttons, Cabochons and Beads develop. It is exciting to be one of the first to create with these great pieces of wooden art.

Of Course, Brenda has a collection of larger Hand Carved, Hand Turned Vases and Artful Sculptures at
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 S. Montezuma St.--Heart of Whiskey Row.

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Sunrise in Prescott, Arizona Creates it's own Art -- Come to the Prescott 4th Friday Art Walk

  Here is a typical Prescott Sunrise in our Living Room.

 

Each morning we are presented with different colors and shades coming through our window. In the evening the Prescott Skies present itself with even more colors dancing through the house.

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As the minutes pass the light intensifies and opens up more to see.

The Ashford Elizabeth II enjoys the opening of the day light in the place she remains when not being used for a demonstration. The Saxony Wheel makes a great impression for non-spinners.
 

Prescott enjoys many Spinners, Weavers, Bead Makers and Artists from every medium you can think of. Visit Prescott and tour our city. You will see for yourself.

Be sure to visit Prescott for the 4th Friday Art Walk:

June 27, 2008 -- Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery enjoys the Artist Reception of Bob "Boze" Bell-- from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Pick up your Art Walk Guild - 134 S. Montezuma St. - Heart of Whiskey Row or go to: www.artthe4th.com
and print your guide yourself.

The Jump Ring -- Tip on How to Open a Jump Ring Properly

A Jump Ring or connector is used in making jewelry. If you love the look of the Wire Work Jewelry making, you must know all there is to know about the Jump Ring.

Materials such as sterling silver, silver tone, gold, brass, silver plated, base metal, copper and all colors which are coated to get that special color can be used to make a Jump Ring.

You can make your own Jump Rings and many jewelry makers do. Most people buy their Jump Rings because they are not expensive to purchase if you buy 100 or more in one package.

Here is a photo to show how to open a Jump Ring.

Always use the correct tool to work with. To open a jump ring you will need two Flat Nose or Chain Nose Pliers. Using the correct tools helps to prevent tool marks while working. If you manage to make a tool mark you can use steel wool to rub them out or if the mark is deeper into the surface of the metal use a #2 Jeweler's File filing in one direction. You will then end up smoothing the surface with the steel wool.

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Buy The Kit.Com Travel America - Rowena's Fiber Amulet Bag Travels With Buy The Kit

 Join "Buy The Kit" or www.BuyTheKit.com 
at: The BeadFest -- Philadephia August 22-34
Puget Sound Bead Festival -- July 11-13
Houston Quilt Show (with Beyond Beadery) Oct.
BABE Oakland - November

Buy the Kit believe that a kit is a great way to learn new beadwork techniques. You have the instructions written by the designer of the beadwork project and kit. A beadwork kit or a fiber kit is a great learning tool. Don't be afraid to tackle some of the kits that may appear complicated. You may be surprised how simple a particular beadwork technique turns out to be. 

I met the ladies at Buy the Kit while doing the "To Bead True Blue" show in Tucson in 2007. Sharon Poplawski, from Loom N Essence, and I had our booths next to Buy The Kit and we ended up doing a lot of business with them.

Buy The Kit has the "Fiber Amulet Bag Kit by Rowena Tank" www.rowenaart.net

This Fiber Amulet Bag has been a favorite of mine. Prescott has seen the Adorned Fiber Amulet Bag at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery in my case for sometime.  A Red "Sunset Over Prescott" Adorned Fiber Amulet Bag was introduced at The National Liberty Glass Museum a few years ago during their Black Tie Dinner Auction.  You can go to www.BuyTheKit.com for your Fiber Amulet Bag Kit. This kit is for you to KNIT and ADORN with your own bead collection. Buy The Kit Fiber Amulet Bag has the beads included and you add some of your favorites as well.
Nikia Angel has many kits with her while traveling with her Buy The Kit Business.

Here is "Petite Fleur Bracelet" which is done just like the Over The Top Full Bloom Bracelet but in size 15 size seed beads. Nikia describes it as, "wear a bouquet on your wrist".

The Leakey Collection Founder's Presentation at The Bead Museum - August 2008

"The Leakey Collection was founded in 2002 by Katy and Philip Leakey.  Philip Leakey is the third and youngest son of paleo-anthropologists Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey. He was a Member of Parliament in Kenya for 15 years, a Deputy Member of the Cabinet for 14 years and a Member of Cabinet for 1 year. Philip is known in Kenya for his dedication towards improving conditions for all Kenyan's with particular attention to the areas of business opportunity and the environment.

Katy Leakey is an artist and a designer. Her interest as an artist has been to connect diverse cultures through understanding using art as a vehicle and lecturing in University systems in the United States. Katy Leakey spent time studying ancient cultures in the unexplored areas of the Amazon of Peru and Ecuador before moving to Africa in 2001. In 1964 Allen and Helen O'Brien along with Katy Leakey's parents, Robert and Evelyn Moodey and three others, co-founded the L.S.B. Leakey foundation, lending a cultural anthropological bent towards Katy's life long work.

Learn how their passion for Kenya has led to a business that supports the environment and the people of Kenya while provided a beautiful product for the general public" Writes The Bead Museum Newsletter. Come to The Bead Museum August 21 at 6:30 PM (Thursday)

August 21-24, 2008 The Leakey Collection Trunk Show will be in The Bead Museum Bead Store. Members Preview is on the 21st from 4-8 PM and the Show is open to the public 10 AM to 5 PM Friday to Saturday and 11 AM -4 PM on Sunday.

"Using natural elements such as fallen wood, grass and ceramic, renowned designers Philip and Katy Leakey create unique products while protecting the environment and providing economic opportunity to the local communities in Kenya".    www.beadmuseumaz.org

Simply Buffalo Choker Kit - Easy to Create - Loom N Essence Cedar Rapids

Pictured is the "Simply Buffalo Choker Kit" which is a design collaboration of Rowena Tank and Sharon Poplawski of Loom N Essence. 

"This "Simply Buffalo Choker can be worn "Simply" with pure Buffalo Gold yarn or with adornment for the fringe along with your favorite piece of jewelry or precious stone as an accent piece", writes Sharon Poplawski on her web site. Go to Fiber Kits on:

http://loomnessence.net

"This easy chain or braid pattern will take you one afternoon to complete. The fringe and/or adornment will naturally take a bit longer to create. Put away those knitting needles or crochet hooks -- NOT needed for this fun fit. This pattern allows you to put your own twist on this Simply Buffalo Choker. The corded fringe should be designed to suit your personality while the accent piece can be changed out to go along with your moods."

The Simply Buffalo Choker Kit includes: Step by Step directions with photos, 250 yards of Buffalo Gold Yarn and a hand made Wooden Tapestry Needle. Stone or  Bead Adornments not included.

You can wear your "Simply Buffalo" Choker with the fringe in the back, side or front. The fun thing is you wear it the way it fits you. The great thing is that is is so soft on the skin.

I am sure if you want your "Simply Buffalo" choker created by Loom N Essence that Sharon Poplawski has them available for you. Check on that as well as the costs when you contact Loom N Essence.

 
Also, while you are perusing the Loom N Essence web site check out all of the information about the Buffalo Gold Roving and other Buffalo Fiber Products. I get all of my Buffalo Fiber and Roving from Sharon. The Buffalo Gold Yarn is 100% bison de-haired down which is soft on your skin and lanolin free.

Sharon owns and operates Loom N Essence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. So far her home and her business has been spared the water and the flooding. We are thinking of you and your neighbors.
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Maureen Hawthorn Fairies - A Fairy Fiber and Bead World

Maureen Hawthorn is a Multi-Medium Artist working with Paint, Various Dyes & Stains, Pyrography (Wood Burning) and Pine Neddle Weaving.

Maureen currently has a show at Grayleaf Galleria, 124 S. Granite Street, Suite D, here in Prescott.

Maureen created the fairies for a friend to show at a Renaissance Festival after her friend saw her play and create fairies with here granddaughter.

Maureen shares how she created her fairies.

"BODIES: Armature formed with some plain craft wire. After completing the form I tore strips of white muslin fabric and wrapped the wire armature.  Once I was satisfied with their body shape I took a paint brush and added a wash of color (watered down acrylic paint)  to the muslin.  I believe I tea stained a few and dusted with a little chalk.  The idea in mind was to age them.

"HEADS & HANDS: Shaped onto the wire w/ polymer clay. This step completed before wrapping the body with the fabric. Some of the heads and hands were oval shaped wooden beads which slid right onto the wire. Hand painted face detail and sealed w/polyurethane."

 "CLOTHES:  White muslin fabric painted with silk paint and randomly sprinkled w/ glitter.   After the paint dried I sprayed on some fabric stiffener to help with shaping and dimension.  I cut out various leaf and petal shapes to make their outfits.  Shapes for clothes are mostly layered onto the bodies w/ fabric glue. HAIR:  Combed out some yarn, wrapped around toothpicks like ringlets and saturated with fabric stiffener (or) some of the hair is simply cotton embroidery thread. WINGS:  Cut out of soft deerskin leather and painted details.   EMBELLISHMENT added with beadwork belts, various fibers, grasses picked in the yard, beaded garlands in their hair, tiny bracelets, purses & necklace, etc.  The little fairies measured about 4 inches tall when complete.  I have to admit they were quite laborious, but lots of fun!"

Thank You Maureen for sharing how you make the fairies. Check our Maureen Hawthorn's web site:

http://www.newseasondesigns.com

Maureen shows Gourds, Beadwork and Other Art on her web site.

 

Blend as You Spin - Roving

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"Blend As You Spin"

Each color combination works differently as someone else spins it. Depending on how you fan the roving for spinning is how your hand spun yarn is created. I like to spin colors to create hand spun which is variegated.

In the coming weeks I will have many surprises in my "Blend As You Spin"

Verde Valley Guild Member Lorrie Petersen Travelogue to Oregon's Wool Factory

Lorrie Petersen shares her Travelogue to The Wool Factory. The Felted pieces are amazing.

"Yesterday as we drove in our motor home along the Oregon coast, we passed a sign "Wool Factory" so we screeched to a stop (not easy in a big rig)! 

It's a newly opened shop, where two women buy wool, process and dye it, and felt it into pieces about 30" square, using a large commercial machine they recently acquired.  They displayed vests and other items made from these pieces, with the seams needle felted.  I LOVED IT! Of course I bought a piece, and it was hard choosing, since the colors were luscious.

Their shop also offered many purses, hats and baskets knitted and felted as well, and lots of classes in all techniques.  Lucky are those who live in this area!

They have a mail order business, and a web site, still a work in progress.

Wild Rivers Wool Factory - Wool and more (Powered by CubeCart)

A totally cool place, run by our kind of women!  Check it out if you're on the coast!

Lorrie

 

Brenda Behrens Hand Turned Wooden Needle Holder

Attention Off Loom Bead Weavers, Knitters and anyone using sewing, tapestry or bead needles; here is a must have. Alone the feel of this smooth and beautiful wood makes you want to take it home. I will never be without needles again while creating Off Loom Bead Woven pieces outside of my studio.

Brenda Behrens is new at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery and today I was perusing her work and I found a bowl with these wonderful needle holders. I had not seen them before and I immediately had to have this one. Note the loose ring around the neck. This is a treasure for sure and it would also make a very SPECIAL gift.

Brenda Behrens is a wood turner and carver who began studying her art in Japan in the early 60's.  She is widely published in magazines  and newspapers around the world.  Her woodcarvings developed into the portraying of flowers and plant life into the surface of the wood.  She is now carving vessels and sculptures of various sizes and dimensions. Being new at Arts Prescott Brenda brings wood turning and carving back into the gallery.

Check out "Women in Woodworking" to read more about Brenda Behrens. http://www.womeninwoodworking.com/gallery/gallery-archive.cfm

When Brenda isn't in the gallery  you can find her at Yavapai College teaching Wood Turning and Wood Carving in the art department.

Please read the comment written by Brenda Behrens regarding the Pink Ivory Wood used to create this needle holder.

Earth and Fiber Designs Reception at Arts Prescott

The Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild came out and showed support for member Jo Manginelli during her Guest Artist Show at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery this month.

The Earth and Fiber Designs show will end on Saturday so if you haven't gotten your Sheep Pin be sure and drop by the gallery and pick one up.

The weather was rainy for the show as well as for the 4th Friday Artwalk in Prescott.

The evening ended up to be a lot of fun.

Mike Manginelli took all of the photos during the reception and he caught me eating the Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Jo did a great job with the food for  her reception

Karma Koester is happy pointing to her Sheep Pin. Jo's sheep pins are fun to wear and you can see that Karma lovers hers.

Jo created the Sheep Pin with just the head of the sheep and a place to dangle a fun bead as well as the pins depicting the whole sheep. You only have until Saturday to pick one up for yourself or a gift for that fiber lover or go to: 

http://www.earthandfiberdesigns.com

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery has a new Guest Artist Show each month and it is surprising how fast the time passes. The gallery enjoys supporting
local artists by hosting these shows.

If you want to support local art drop by the gallery during any day from 10 AM to 6 PM. During the 4th Friday ArtWalk you will find us open until 9 PM.

Check the Prescott Art Walk site for all of the shows coming up in Prescott.

http://www.artthe4th.com/

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Ceramic Beads from Around the World at The Bead Museum in Glendale, Arizona

 

This Exhibit will be up at the Museum this month and leaves in July 2008.
To the right is a photo of small Ceramic Beads from Africa.

"Morning Glory" by Sarah Seiter is just one piece seen now at The Bead Museum's "Earth and Fire: Ceramic Beads from Around the World.

"The story of ceramics may begin as early as 30,000 years ago during the Paleolithic Age (500,000 B.C. to 10,000 B.C.) Archaeologists have found small clay figures from that time in Eastern Europe. Ceramics have been made for centuries in numerous cultures around the world. The Chinese have been making ceramics since 8000 B.C. while in Egypt and the Middle East the ceramic tradition goes back to 6500 B.C. Most cultures of Mexico, Central and South America had potters by 1400 B.C. The ancient pueblo people of the American Southwest made pottery ca. 500 A.D. While ceramics began as utilitarian ware, over time it became a very popular bead making material. Our exhibition Earth and Fire: Ceramic Beads from Around the World showcases some of the many different types of ceramic beads in The Bead Museum Collection", writes The Bead Museum. 

 This porcelain bead was created by Joyce Whitaker.

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-8pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

Admission to the Museum is free on Thursday evenings after 5pm and every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Bead Museum will be closed on the following major holidays.

New Year's Day - Easter Sunday - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Day

Museum Admission: Adults $5.00 - Children 4-12 $2.50 - Members Free - Free Admission on Thursdays after 5pm

No admission fee to enter the Museum Store

Location:  One block north of Glendale Avenue at 58th Avenue, next to the Glendale Civic Center.
  5754 West Glenn Drive -- Glendale, Arizona 85301

Phone: 623-931-2737  --  Fax: 623-930-8561  --  Store: 623-930-7395

http://www.beadmuseumaz.org/5.2.4.htm

Great Spinning Wheel Web Site Features Willard Taylor Lazy Kate and Beautiful Spinning Wheels

This photo was taken from http://www.mresource.com/Fiber/wheels.html

I found this web site this morning and I love all of the photos of the unique wheels. Also, They talk about this great Lazy Kate which is created by Willard Taylor with his contact information. I have this Lazy Kate and I love it. I also have Will's Cleaver Kate. Both of these Lazy Kate's are the best on the market as far as I am concerned.

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Doug Cook at The Daily Courier - Life On The Frontier - Sharlot Hall Folks Arts Fair

I spent all day Saturday Spinning at Sharlot Hall Museum at their Folks Arts Fair.

Doug Cook, reporter for The Daily Courier wrote about the day at Sharlot Hall and titled his piece, "Life on the Frontier". The Prescott Courier Photographer took this photo of me with my Ashford Elizabeth II Saxony Spinning Wheel.

Cook described my "Raggedy Ro" Hand Spun Yarn which is now found at The Good Yarn in Prescott.

The day was windy and right when the photo was shot my Pioneer hat blew off.

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Folk Arts Fair - Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild Will Demonstrate

35th Annual FOLK ARTS FAIR  Welcome to a gala community celebration of traditional arts, crafts, and entertainments of central Arizona. The Mountains Spinners and Weavers  demonstrate all of their fiber art talents. Weavers and Spinners will share their knowledge with the public. Maybe this would be something you would like to learn or just join in with our guild and enjoy the fiber. I will be there on and off for both days. What fun is this! www.rowenaart.net

Loom N Essence Hand Spun - Roberta Electronic Spinner - Will Taylor Niddy Noddy

At the Arizona Federation 2008 Fibers Through Time I met and spun with Sharon Poplawski from Loom N Essence. Sharon was spinning with her Roberta Electronic Spinner. What a fun week that was!

This photo was taken by Sharon. This is one of her first skeins she spun with Roberta. The Merino Hand Spun is on a Light Maple Will Taylor Niddy Noddy.

I love the experience sharing information, photos and experiences in Fiber and Beads. This is a great image of what Hand Spun is all about.

Going on the Loom N Essence web site I read more information about Sharon. "Sharon Poplawski is the  owner and founder of  Loom N Essence and respectfully traces her love for the "old craft" to both of her grandfathers . Having been raised in a small New England mill town, I learned early to recognize their loyalty and appreciation for the trade.  It wasn't just a job.  Although I have spent many years away from those small mill towns,  I am proud of my New England Heritage."

http://www.loonnessence.net/Home_Page.html

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Bomboo Brooch with Peyote Stitch

During one of my bead shopping trips I found this Bamboo Cabrochon. I love to use found objects and fun new Cabs while creating my Brooches and Off Loom Bead Weaving Pieces.

If you have been in Arts Prescott, the Cooperative on Whiskey Row you have seen my Brooches. This Bamboo Cabrochon inspired me and I enjoyed using it in this design.  Peyote Stitch around the Bamboo created a frame for the  beads.

New found objects and beads inspire new designs.

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Rowena's Raggedy Ro - Now at The Good Yarn in Prescott

                                                                                                          
You can now find my Raggedy Ro Hand Spun Yarn at The Good Yarn in Prescott. The Good Yarn is right off Whiskey Row in The Firehouse Plaza --  220 W. Goodwin Street - Suite #6

928-717-1774

http://www.agoodyarn.org/

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Raggedy RO Hand Spun - Socks by Patricia Brockert

Raggedy RO is what I call my Rowena Hand Spun Yarn. No two skeins are alike. If you are knitting or weaving a project you would want to have the same color ways, but you will have a one of a kind piece with Raggedy RO.
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Patricia Brockert seldom travels without her sock bag. This small draw string bag contains her latest pair of socks she is working on, along with what all she needs to knit them.

Patricia learned how to knit socks this year at The Fiber Shop here in Prescott.

I am working on a Design for a fun Knitted Shrug with my Raggedy Ro, and I will for sure have it on my blog when I finish. I was knitting on pieces to use for the Shrug when Patricia came by and she had ideas of her own how the Shrug should look.

What fun is this!

Jewelry Cases at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery

Being in a Co-op brings changes and new beginnings.

Twice a year the gallery members get together and move their work around to other locations. My jewelry case is now at the front of the line, so my location has changed a bit.

It is always fun to see locals come in and ask where a special artist has gone. I direct them to the new location. This move freshens the gallery each time. We paint, dust and clean along the way during that evening.

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery - Heart of Whiskey Row - 134 S. Montezuma St. - 928-776-7717

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JCK Las Vegas - Everything the Jeweler Needs to Know for 2008

Thousands of jewelry professionals gathered at the JCK Welcome Reception and Fashion Show which was held in the Augustus Ballroom at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 

Experience everything JCK has to offer -- Over 3,100 exhibitors, New products and product launches, Exclusive brands only found at JCK Las Vegas, Networking opportunities with over 20,000 leading jewelers and wholesalers.

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